{"paper_id":"2a4c247c-74a3-430d-a752-fe5fb8f31ffd","body_text":"Abstract\nIn spite of the fact that lasers have been used in gynecology for nearly a decade, there is still an active debate over their role and value. At present even laser surgeons are divided in their choice of wavelengths, delivery system, and adjunctive therapy. Consequently, gynecologists without laser experience are often confused and undecided about the value of the laser in their own practice. A review of the past, present, and future of lasers in gynaecology may assist the clinical gynecologist in deciding whether or not to learn about the use of lasers in his or her infertility practice.\nPreview\nUnable to display preview. Download preview PDF.\nSimilar content being viewed by others\nReferences\nBellina JH. Gynecology and the laser. Contemp Obstet Gynecol 1974; 4:24\nBellina JH. Reconstructive microsurgery of the fallopian tube with the carbon dioxide laser. Reproduction 1981; 5:1\nBaggish MS, Chong AP. Carbon dioxide laser surgery of the uterine tube. Obstet Gynecol 1981; 58:111\nBruhat M, Mage C, Manhes M. Use of the CO2 laser via laparoscope. In Kaplan I(ed): Leaser surgery III, Proceedings of the Third International Society for laser Surgery, Tel Aviv, International Society for Laser Surgery, 1979, 275\nTadir Y, Kaplan I, Zuckcrman Z, et al. New instrumentation and technique for laparoscopic carbon dioxide laser operations: a preliminary report. Obstet gynecol 1984; 63:582\nDanieli JF, Brown DH. Carbon dioxide laser laparoscopy: inital experience in experimental animals and humans. Obstet Gynecol 1982; 159:761\nDanieli JF, Pittaway DE. Use of the CO2 laser in laparoscopic surgery: initial experience with the second puncture technique. Infertility 1982; 5:158.\nKelly RW, Oberts DK. CO2 laser laparoscopy: A potential alternative to danazol in the treatment of stage 1 and II endometriosis. J Reprod Med 1983; 28:638\nMartin DC. Interval use of the laser laparoscope for endometriosis following danazol therapy. Fertil Steril 1984; 41:735\nFeste JR. Laaser laparoscope a new modality. Fertil Steril 1984; 41:745\nMartin DC. CO2 laser laparoscopy for the treatment of endometriosis associated with infertility. J Reprod Med 1985; 30:409\nNezhat C, Towgey SR, Garrison CP. Surgical treatment of endometriosis via laser laparoscope. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the American Fertility Society. Chicago, Illinois, 1985 (Abstract)\nFeste JR. CO2 laser neurectomy for dysmenorrhea. Laser Surg Med 1984; 3:27\nKeye WR, Dixon J. Photocoagulation of endometriosis by the argon laser through the laparoscope. Obstet Gynecol 1983; 62:383\nKeye WR, Jr, Hansen LW, Astin M, Poulson AM, Jr. Argon laser therapy of endometriosis: a review of 92 consecutive patients. Fertil Steril 1987; 47:208\nLamano JM. Photocoagulation of endometriosis by the argon laser through the laparoscope. Obstet Gynecol 1983; 62:383\nKeye WR, Petrucco M, Fowler S. Initial experience with the delivery of the Nd:YAG laser through a sapphire probe. Unpublished data, personal communication.\nGoldrath M, Fuller T, Segal S. Laser phogocoagulation of endometrium for the treatment of menorrhagia. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1981; 140:14\nDanieli JF, Meisels S, Miller W, Tosh R. Laparoscopic use of the KTP/532 laser in non-endometriotic pelvic surgery. Colpos and Gynecol 1986; 2:107\nDanieli JF, Miller W, Tosh R. Initial evaluation of the use of the KTP/532 laser in gynecologic laparoscopy Fertil Steril 1986; 46:373\nEditor information\nEditors and Affiliations\nRights and permissions\nCopyright information\n© 1988 Kluwer Academic Publishers\nAbout this chapter\nCite this chapter\nKeye, W.R. (1988). Laser Surgery for Infertility: Past, Present and Future. In: Ng, C.S.A., Tan, SL., Tsakok, F.M.M., Chan, KH. (eds) Frontiers in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-2625-7_3\nDownload citation\nDOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-2625-7_3\nPublisher Name: Springer, Dordrecht\nPrint ISBN: 978-94-010-7684-5\nOnline ISBN: 978-94-009-2625-7\neBook Packages: Springer Book Archive\nKeywords\nThese keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves.","source_license":"CC0","license_restricted":false}