The use of CO 2 laser for reproductive surgery

Shawky Z.A. Badawy, S Z Badawy, A Refaie, Ashraf Refaie
Journal of Gynecologic Surgery · 1991 · vol. 7(3) , pp. 135–145 · doi:10.1089/gyn.1991.7.135 · PMID:10150025 · W2029283494
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The CO2 laser has expanded its use in reproductive surgery, offering bloodless operations, access to deep pelvic locations, and reduced fibrosis, with laser laparoscopy potentially shortening recovery and hospitalization.

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Abstract

The use of the CO 2 dioxide laser in infertility surgery has expanded during the past several years. The results are equal to those of conventional microsurgery, and the CO 2 laser has been associated with bloodless surgery and easy accessibility to deep locations in the pelvic cavity. Tissue healing is good, with a marked reduction in fibrosis, especially with the use of pulsed mode. Recently, the introduction of the waveguide enhanced the use of the CO 2 laser during laparoscopy for treatment of pelvic pathology. The results suggest that laser laparoscopy shortens the recovery period and duration of hospitalization of patients.

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infertility

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Infertility, Female Laser Therapy Laser Therapy Laser Therapy Laser Therapy Animals Evaluation Studies as Topic Female Infertility, Female Infertility, Female Laparoscopes Laparoscopy Laparoscopy Length of Stay Pelvis Pelvis Pregnancy Rats Wound Healing

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