After summer off, Gavin faces next challenge with a smile
Gavin Pierson, 8, of Ramsey, Minn., underwent a third Visualase laser treatment for his brain tumor Oct. 23.
Neurosurgery
Laser in action: See how Gavin’s tumor met its match
Children’s is the only pediatric hospital in the Midwest using Visualase, and Gavin Pierson is the only patient in the country to use this technology to treat a mature teratoma brain tumor.
Gavin vs. Joe Bully: First-of-its-kind laser surgery shrinks tumor by more than 40 percent
A recent MRI scan showed 8-year-old Gavin Pierson's formerly peach-sized tumor has shrunk significantly.
Tech Spotlight: A look at Visualase, a minimally invasive laser surgery system
Visualase has been the Kryptonite to Gavin Pierson’s tumor since he became the first person with a mature teratoma brain tumor to undergo the procedure.
Gavin’s story: An update by Nicole Pierson
As we approach Gavin’s 17th surgery, we do so with sadness, hope, determination and caution