Endoscopic Use of the Potassium-Titanyl-Phosphate 532 Laser in Gynecologic Surgery

Michael P. Diamond; Stephen P. Boyers; Gad Lavy; B.S. Shapiro; L. Grunfeld; Alan H. DeCherney

doi:10.1089/gyn.1987.3.213

Endoscopic Use of the Potassium-Titanyl-Phosphate 532 Laser in Gynecologic Surgery

Michael P. Diamond, Stephen P. Boyers, Gad Lavy, B.S. Shapiro, L. Grunfeld, Alan H. DeCherney

In: Journal of Gynecologic Surgery · 1987 · vol. 3(4) , pp. 213–216 · doi:10.1089/gyn.1987.3.213 · W2078753155

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This study evaluated the endoscopic use of the KTP/532 laser in 23 women for gynecologic procedures like adhesiolysis and endometriosis vaporization, finding the beam readily delivered and easy to use.

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Abstract

Gynecologic use of lasers in the performance of operative procedures continues to expand. The potassium-titanyl-phosphate (KTP/532) laser has a wavelength in the visible spectrum and is transmitted along a fiber. This laser was used in the endoscopic treatment of 23 women with a variety of pelvic findings. Procedures performed included adhesiolysis, vaporization of endometriosis, transection of the uterosacral ligaments, and establishment of tubal patency. The laser beam could be delivered readily to the operative field and easily used. The efficacy of these procedures and comparison of the outcome with similar procedures performed by alternative modes remain to be established.

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[1] Photocoagulation of endometriosis by the argon laser through the laparoscope 1983

[2] Nd:YAG laser ablation of early pelvic endometriosis: A report of 61 cases 1987

[3] Laparoscopic Use of the KTP/532 Laser in Nonendometriotic Pelvic Surgery 1986

[4] Laparoscopic use of the argon laser in nonendometriotic reproductive pelvic surgery. 1986