Intraabdominal surgery with the CO2 laser

Baggish MS, M S Baggish, A P Chong, Chong AP
The Journal of reproductive medicine · 1983 · vol. 28(4) , pp. 269–79 · PMID:6408253 · W2474174718
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The CO2 laser was used in 121 intraabdominal infertility and endometriosis surgeries, demonstrating its tissue vaporization, hemostasis, and reduced scarring benefits with necessary specialized equipment.

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The CO2 laser produces a highly directional and collimated light beam that may be precisely focused to a fine point. Because the laser beam physically removes tissue by vaporization, causes little damage to neighboring cells and seals small vessels, a minimum amount of suture material is required and scar formation is reduced. Although the laser has been utilized commonly in recent years to treat lower genital tract pathology, its application to intraabdominal surgery is in the early developmental phase. Special adaptations of the operative microscope and special accessory instruments are necessary before the laser can be used within the abdominal cavity. One hundred twenty-one cases are described to illustrate the technique and use of the laser for infertility surgery and for the treatment of pelvic endometriosis.

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endometriosisinfertility

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Abdomen Genital Diseases, Female Laser Therapy Laser Therapy Abdomen Abdomen Adult Adult Carbon Dioxide Carbon Dioxide Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Fallopian Tubes Fallopian Tubes Fallopian Tubes Female Female Genital Diseases, Female Genital Diseases, Female

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