Carbon Dioxide Laser Probe for Operative Laparoscopy

Yona Tadir, Ziv Karni, Benjamin Fisch, Jardena Ovadia
In: Journal of Gynecologic Surgery · 1988 · vol. 4(2) , pp. 87–94 · doi:10.1089/gyn.1988.4.87 · W2008277097
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A 4.9mm CO2 laser probe was developed for operative laparoscopy, demonstrating effectiveness for cutting, ablating, and coagulating pelvic adhesions, endometriosis, and uterine fibroids in 17 women.

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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 women for tissue incision as well as excision or superficial ablation of pelvic adhesions, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids. A new application mode using an easily maneuverable probe for cutting and coagulating (focusing/defocusing) effects increases the options available for operative laparoscopy.

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