Application of the CO2 Laser to Infertility Surgery

Bellina JH, Joseph H. Bellina, J H Bellina, A C Fick, Ana Correa Fick, Fick AC, Jeff D. Jackson, J D Jackson, Jackson JD
The Surgical clinics of North America · 1984 · vol. 64(5) , pp. 899–904 · doi:10.1016/s0039-6109(16)43432-8 · PMID:6436988 · W2444499474
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This paper describes the CO2 laser's application in infertility surgery, focusing on endometriosis and microtubal procedures, and evaluates the electro-pulsed laser's utility.

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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 techniques are discussed. The authors' clinical experience in the surgical treatment of infertility, with emphasis on endometriosis and microtubal surgery, are described, and use of the new electro-pulsed laser in infertility surgery is evaluated.

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endometriosisinfertility

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Fallopian Tube Diseases Infertility, Female Laser Therapy Carbon Dioxide Endometriosis Endometriosis Fallopian Tube Diseases Fallopian Tube Neoplasms Fallopian Tube Neoplasms Female Humans Infertility, Female Infertility, Female Microsurgery Microsurgery Tissue Adhesions Tissue Adhesions

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