Hysterectomy is one of the most frequently performed operations in the world, accounting for 500,000-600,000 procedures annually in the USA; the abdominal route for hysterectomy is the preferred route in 60-80% of these operations. Although…
Rigid carbon dioxide wave guides measuring 300 to 500 mm in length and 3.0 mm in diameter were evaluated in rabbits and humans. The wave guide provided an effective laser delivery system for operative laparoscopy. The tested guide was intro…
A significant number of patients with severe pelvic endometriosis are at risk of developing pelvic adhesions and/or loss of ovarian function. Although numerous surgical techniques have been advocated, none has any clear advantage over the o…
The CO2 laser produces a highly directional and collimated light beam that may be precisely focused to a fine point. Because the laser beam physically removes tissue by vaporization, causes little damage to neighboring cells and seals small…