**5. Conclusion**

Laser thermal therapy is an effective treatment modality for newly diagnosed and recurrent gliomas. It may act in conjunction with radiation thus potentiating the effects of radiation. In addition, it may result in transient disruption of blood-brain barrier in the area of treatment and thus facilitate chemotherapy delivery postoperatively. Further studies examining the outcomes of new and recurrent glioma treatment would help to define the role that laser ablation play in management of this devastating brain tumor.
