The clip appendectomy is an alternative to the classical suture appendectomy. The use of a new polymer clip facilitates this technique. During pelvic reconstructive surgery an appendectomy may be indicated when suspected appendiceal patholo…
In addition to use of the CO2 laser in gynecologic surgery for the treatment of pelvic, vaginal and vulvar neoplasms, it has been more recently applied to the treatment of infertility. The advantages afforded by the laser over conventional …
This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of reconstructive microsurgery with the carbon dioxide laser for the treatment of infertile women suffering from endometriosis. One hundred and eight women evaluated for infertility and endom…
Abstract The CO 2 laser is widely used in gynecology. It has been most effective in the treatment of intraepithelial cervical neoplasia. Tissue healing is superior to that observed with other destructive modalities. The laser is also useful…
In 1974 the carbon dioxide laser was adapted to the operating microscope for reconstructive pelvic surgery and the first 15 cases of laser tubal microsurgery were performed. The instrumentation and techniques were refined. A protocol was de…