Photocoagulation of endometriosis by the argon laser through the laparoscope

Keye WR Jr, William R. Keye, W R Keye, Dixon J, J Dixon, John A. Dixon
Obstetrics and gynecology · 1983 · vol. 62(3) , pp. 383–386 · doi:10.1097/00006250-198309000-00023 · PMID:6224103 · W1983282727
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The argon laser was used via a flexible quartz fiber during laparoscopy to photocoagulate 31 peritoneal endometriosis implants in five women without complication.

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Photocoagulation of peritoneal implants of endometriosis was performed in five women during laparoscopy to evaluate infertility. A 600-microns flexible quartz fiber was passed into the abdomen through a suprapubic incision using an instrument with a steerable operating tip. Thirty-one implants of the uterosacral ligaments, ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder, and sigmoid were photocoagulated without complication or perforation. Because of the selective absorption of the argon laser by the hemoglobin of the endometriosis implants and the ease of photocoagulating implants at laparoscopy, this technique may eventually be an important therapeutic modality for the treatment of endometriosis.
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Instruments & Methods: PDF Only Photocoagulation of endometriosis by the argon laser through the laparoscope - William R. Keye - John Dixon Obstetrics & Gynecology 62(3):p 383-386, September 1983. Photocoagulation of peritoneal implants of endometriosis was performed in five women during laparoscopy to evaluate infertility. A 600-μm flexible quartz fiber was passed into the abdomen through a suprapubic incision using an instrument with a steerable operating tip. Thirty-one implants of the uterosacral ligaments, ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder, and sigmoid were photocoagulated without complication or perforation. Because of the selective absorption of the argon laser by the hemoglobin of the endometriosis implants and the ease of photocoagulating implants at laparoscopy, this technique may eventually be an important therapeutic modality for the treatment of endometriosis.(Obstet Gynecol 62:383, 1983) Copyright © 1983 The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

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Endometriosis Laparoscopes Laser Therapy Light Coagulation Peritoneal Neoplasms Adult Argon Clinical Trials as Topic Endometriosis Female Fiber Optic Technology Fiber Optic Technology Humans Light Coagulation Peritoneal Neoplasms

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