Yona Tadir

We are involved in the development of photodynamic therapy (PDT) as a minimally invasive method for treating dysfunctional uterine bleeding, one of the primary clinical indications for hysterectomy. In this paper, we analyse light propagati…

The origin and process of regeneration in rabbit endometrium was evaluated following photodynamic epithelial destruction using topically applied aminolevulinic acid (ALA). Selective destruction of endometrial epithelium was performed using …

A rat animal model was used for comparing the photodynamic efficacy of two formulations of topically administered Photofrin in the uterus: 0.7 mg/kg Photofrin and 0.7 mg/kg Photofrin + 4% Azone, a penetration-enhancing agent. Uterine struct…

The objective of this study was to define the effects and safety margins of available Nd:YAG laser fibers with flat and conically sculpted tips for operative laparoscopy. An in vitro agar base model was designed to define the effect of the …

A new laparoscopic probe to deliver CO2 laser energy is presented. This device has an outer diameter of 4.9mm and can be delivered through most of the conventional operative laparoscopic accessories. Power levels of 10–30 W were used in 17 …

Recent advances in endoscopic technology and the development of various lasers offer an optimal combination for use in gynecology. This article reviews the available lasers and their surgical applications in gynecologic pathologic condition…

A case of Enterobius (Oxyuris) vermicularis granulomatous disease of the pelvic peritoneum causing pelvic adhesions and infertility is presented and discussed. Since parasitic diseases are common in the developing countries, the infertility…

Laparoscopic surgery, the accepted procedure for several indications, still has some limitations, mainly due to the risk of uncontrollable bleeding and damage to the surrounding tissues that may result from the procedure. With the advent of…