Download or read book Advances in Nd YAG Laser Surgery written by Stephen N. Joffe and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Nd:YAG laser has finally become the multidisciplinary and muitispeciaity tool of the 1980s. Primarily developed for gastrointestinal applications for controlling bleeding, at present it is also used for endoscopic treatment of gastrointestinal tumors, endobronchial cancer, and bladder and gynecological lesions and finding applications in otorhinolaryngology and neurosurgery. De velopment of laser scalpels and focusing head-pieces has now allowed the Nd:YAG laser to be used for open surgical procedures in general and plastic surgery, head and neck surgery, urology, gynecology, dermatology, and neu rosurgery. The rapid development in ceramic technology has led to contact surgery allowing physicians a choice of excision, vaporization, coagulation, incision, or combinations thereof by easily changing probes rather than having to select new laser wavelengths. This technology is rapidly replacing the carbon dioxide laser which currently has no adequate flexible waveguide for fiberoptic en doscopy, cannot be used in a water medium (e.g., bladder), and has poor coagulation properties when compared to the Nd:YAG laser. Future developments may see the Nd:YAG laser even replacing electro cautery in the operating room due to its greater safety and efficacy. Local hyperthermia (laserthermia) with computer control, photodynamic therapy, and ophthalmic applications make the Nd:YAG laser the most exciting tech nological advancement in medicine and surgery for the 1980s.
Download or read book Advances in Nd written by Stephen N. Joffe and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Proceedings of Laser Surgery written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lasers in Neurosurgery written by Jon H. Robertson and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developments in the field of instrumentation of innovative instrumentation. Although laser applications have permeated nearly every aspect are among the major contributions to human advancement. The history of surgery has seen of surgical therapy, the expectations have fre many revolutionary developments cause quantum quently been unrealistic and the evaluation of leaps in progress. Electrocautery, the anesthesia technological development has always been machine, computed axial tomography, and the painfully slow. The properties of vaporization, surgical microscope are all revolutionary in coagulation, and cutting unified in an invisible struments that have irrevocably changed the shaft of light have enabled the neurosurgeon to direction of neurological surgery. vaporize inaccessible tumors of brain and spinal In the early stages of application, there are cord, harness recalcitrant bleeding sites, and cut always detractors and valid controversy concern through the most formidable calcified tumors. ing the value of a new instrument. Some will The application of this new energy form in remember those who argued that the magnifica tandem with the surgical microscope has, in my tion and illumination provided by the micro opinion, extended the scope of all aspects of scope were not valuable to the skilled surgeon neurosurgery. We have much more work to do. and would prolong the operative time and in lt is necessary to document improved results and crease infection rates. Others may recall that demand technological advances and safe inno Cushing was told to abandon the blood pressure vations.
Download or read book Laser Surgery written by Stephen N. Joffe and published by SPIE-International Society for Optical Engineering. This book was released on 1989 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book ND written by Ekrem Civas and published by Nova Science Publishers. This book was released on 2011-03-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nd:YAG laser has recently been widely used for the various vascular applications. This book presents basic vascular and tissue interactions in the Nd:YAG laser treatment of vascular lesions and prepares a guide for clinical use. Lesion diameter, colour, depth and pressure make the basis of the choice of laser parameters. Based on the research presented in this book, it is evident that lasers have been used increasingly as an alternative to surgical methods in the treatment of congenital and acquired vascular lesions. Clinical use of Nd:YAG laser presents a wide range of options to the practising physician in the treatment of different vascular lesions from easy to difficult.
Download or read book Laser Therapy in Healthcare written by Rishabha Malviya and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-07-04 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book explores the intersection of laser technology and healthcare, highlighting its applications, challenges, and potential future in medical practice. Implementing cutting-edge technologies has upended the paradigms of diagnosis and treatment in the ever-changing world of healthcare. Among these breakthroughs, the introduction of laser therapy stands out as a transformative moment, presenting a tremendous range of possibilities across a wide range of medical areas. This book is the outcome of considerable research, combined experience, and a passionate study of lasers’ diverse uses in modern medicine. This thorough book navigates the complex field of laser physics, clinical applications, and novel treatment interventions that are transforming the healthcare sector. This book acts as a roadmap through the various aspects of laser-based diagnostics and treatment modalities, from the basic chapters that explain the fundamentals of laser physics and its significant effects on tissues to the in-depth investigation of laser surgery in modern healthcare, including a variety of medical operations, such as brain surgery, cardiovascular procedures, dermatology, and oral surgery. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of laser therapy, emphasizing its critical role in the treatment of many medical problems, from neurological disorders to oncology, dentistry, wound healing, and more. The book also includes an in-depth discussion of laser therapy’s classification, processes, clinical uses, and safety considerations. Audience The book is intended for researchers, scientists, medical specialists, and industry engineers in various disciplines including biomedical sciences, biotechnology, microbiology, biochemistry, immunology, pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, bioinformatics, translational research, oncology, medical sciences.
Download or read book Lasers in Medicine written by Gregory T. Absten and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-11-11 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In every area of human endeavor, technology has opened the door for new advancements to occur. Much of the progress in medicine over the last few years is due, in large part, to new technological tools made available to clinicians and researchers. Laser is an expanding technological discipline in medicine that will ultimately contribute to a broad and rapid expansion of both diagnostic and treatment procedures. Laser is to light what music is to noise. Those physicians who wish to be most successful in the application of this technology, to the benefit of their patient, will learn of the subtle interactions of light with tissue. No technology is good or bad in itself. It is only in the choices we make, in when and how to apply that technology, that it gains its moral value. The use of lasers in medicine has some very definite advantages in the surgical and medical treatment of a variety of disorders. At the same time we must all be careful to not perpetrate the myth of lasers in medicine. Vastly overstated claims of the value of 'laser surgery' have been held out to the general public, resulting in health care being sought on the basis of laser availability.
Download or read book Basic and Advanced Laser Surgery in Gynecology written by Michael S. Baggish and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Laser Treatment of Vascular Lesions written by S. Bard and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2014-02-18 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, nearly 60 years after the invention of the first medical laser, multiple laser and light systems exist and are applied in various medical specialties such as dermatology, ophthalmology, and urology. This volume - the first in the series Aesthetic Dermatology - focuses on the laser treatment of cutaneous lesions with a vascular target. Each chapter describes a particular laser or light modality and its specific application to a variety of both vascular and nonvascular lesions. Renowned specialists in laser medicine have contributed their expertise, incorporating current evidence-based literature and their own personal treatment recommendations, as well as pearls and perils. The purpose of this book is to explore the options and parameters available to treat cutaneous lesions traditionally responsive to vascular laser therapy and to expand the application to further lesion treatments. Readers who wish to broaden their knowledge and further hone their skills in treating cutaneous vascular lesions with lasers will find this publication a valuable and comprehensive review.
Download or read book Advanced Intraoperative Technologies in Neurosurgery written by V.A. Fasano and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the introduction of electrosurgery the techniques of surgery on the nervous system have passed through further improvements (bipolar coagulation, microscope), even if the procedure was not substantially modified. Today, laser represents a new "discipline", as it offers a new way of performing all basic maneuvers (dissection, demolition, hemostasis, vessel sutures). Furthermore, laser offers the possibility of a special maneuver, namely reduction of the volume of a tumoral mass through vaporization. Its application is not restricted to traditional neurosurgery but extends also to stereotactic and vascular neurosurgery. Laser surgery has also influenced the anesthesiologic techniques. At the same time new instrumentation has been introduced: CUSA ultrasonic aspiration, echotomography, and Doppler flowmeter. I have had the chance to utilize these new technologies all at a time and have come to the conclusion that we are facing the dawn of a new methodology which has already shown its validity and lack of inconveniences, and whose object is to increase the precision of neurological surgery. The technological development is still going on, and some improvements are to be foreseen. Laser scalpel is splitting the initial laser surgery into NO TOUCH and TOUCH surgery with laser. As new instrumentarium will be developed, a variable and tunable beam will become available. For example, in a few years Free Electron Laser will further add to the progress in this field.
Download or read book Advanced Laser Surgery in Dentistry written by Georgios E. Romanos and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advanced Laser Surgery in Dentistry delivers a state-of-the-art reference for laser technology in the context of a dental practice. The book encompasses oral surgery, periodontology, and implant dentistry, covering the latest research, knowledge, and clinical practices. The author demonstrates the clinical relevance by including many real-world clinical cases that illustrate the application of the discussed techniques. The book includes high-quality, color photographs throughout to support the text and add visual information to the covered topics, which include wound healing, oral surgery, periodontology, implant dentistry, and laser fundamentals and safety considerations. Advanced Laser Surgery in Dentistry provides readers with a step-by-step guide for using lasers in dental practice and discusses likely new directions and possible future treatments in the rapidly advancing field of laser dentistry. Readers will also benefit from a wide variety of subjects, including: A thorough introduction to the fundamentals of lasers, including the beam, the laser cavity, active mediums, lenses, resonators, and delivery systems An exploration of lasers and wound healing, including soft tissue and bone healing, as well as laser-assisted excisions and osteotomies An analysis of lasers in periodontology, including laser-assisted bacteria reduction in the periodontal tissues and the removal of subgingival dental calculus A discussion of lasers in implant dentistry and treatment for peri-implantitis Perfect for oral and maxillofacial surgeons, periodontists, and implant dentists, as well as general dentists, Advanced Laser Surgery in Dentistry will also earn a place in the libraries of dental students and residents seeking to improve their understanding of laser-based oral and dental procedures with a carefully organized reference guide.
Download or read book Principles and Practices in Cutaneous Laser Surgery written by Arielle Kauvar and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2005-09-20 with total page 838 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Will full-color photographs throughout, this reference demonstrates and assesses various technologies and methods to effectively perform laser treatments for a variety of cutaneous disorders-emphasizing the selection of the appropriate laser for each clinical situation, practical treatment guidelines, and the avoidance of complications in the pract
Download or read book Cosmetic Techniques Advances in Research and Application 2012 Edition written by and published by ScholarlyEditions. This book was released on 2012-12-26 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cosmetic Techniques—Advances in Research and Application: 2012 Edition is a ScholarlyPaper™ that delivers timely, authoritative, and intensively focused information about Cosmetic Techniques in a compact format. The editors have built Cosmetic Techniques—Advances in Research and Application: 2012 Edition on the vast information databases of ScholarlyNews.™ You can expect the information about Cosmetic Techniques in this eBook to be deeper than what you can access anywhere else, as well as consistently reliable, authoritative, informed, and relevant. The content of Cosmetic Techniques—Advances in Research and Application: 2012 Edition has been produced by the world’s leading scientists, engineers, analysts, research institutions, and companies. All of the content is from peer-reviewed sources, and all of it is written, assembled, and edited by the editors at ScholarlyEditions™ and available exclusively from us. You now have a source you can cite with authority, confidence, and credibility. More information is available at http://www.ScholarlyEditions.com/.
Download or read book Textbook on Scar Management written by Luc Téot and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-12-07 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. Written by a group of international experts in the field and the result of over ten years of collaboration, it allows students and readers to gain to gain a detailed understanding of scar and wound treatment – a topic still dispersed among various disciplines. The content is divided into three parts for easy reference. The first part focuses on the fundamentals of scar management, including assessment and evaluation procedures, classification, tools for accurate measurement of all scar-related elements (volume density, color, vascularization), descriptions of the different evaluation scales. It also features chapters on the best practices in electronic-file storage for clinical reevaluation and telemedicine procedures for safe remote evaluation. The second section offers a comprehensive review of treatment and evidence-based technologies, presenting a consensus of the various available guidelines (silicone, surgery, chemical injections, mechanical tools for scar stabilization, lasers). The third part evaluates the full range of emerging technologies offered to physicians as alternative or complementary solutions for wound healing (mechanical, chemical, anti-proliferation). Textbook on Scar Management will appeal to trainees, fellows, residents and physicians dealing with scar management in plastic surgery, dermatology, surgery and oncology, as well as to nurses and general practitioners
Download or read book Lasers in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery written by Stefan Stübinger and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-03-25 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides surgeons with important insights into laser technologies as well as a sound understanding of their current and potential applications within oral and maxillofacial surgery and related disciplines. The opening chapters focus on the relevant physical background, the technology of the typically used lasers, laser–tissue interactions, and the treatment systems. Detailed information is then provided on the various established applications of laser treatments, including in relation to skin and mucosa and the dental hard tissues and bone. Special applications are also described, for example with respect to periodontal surgery, peri-implantitis therapy, photodynamic treatment, holography and additive manufacturing. The book closes by examining technologies that will soon be available for application in hospitals, topics which are currently the subject of research, and laser safety. Beyond surgeons, the book will be of value for engineers and scientists working in the field of medical engineering using lasers.
Download or read book Cosmetic Laser Surgery written by Tina S. Alster and published by Wiley-Liss. This book was released on 1996 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since their development more than three decades ago, lasers have become widely accepted as a valuable modality for treatment of cutaneous lesions. Today, many cosmetic surgeons commonly use laser techniques for a variety of procedures, with markedly improved results over traditional surgical methods. Propelled by technological advances, ongoing clinical progress, and the growing popularity of out-patient procedures, cosmetic laser surgery is a truly dynamic field. Cosmetic Laser Surgery is designed to serve as a much-needed, practical, and user-friendly guide to this expanding field. The book provides a summary of current uses of multiple lasers for a variety of cosmetic procedures, and offers expert guidance from leading specialists. Each chapter includes actual case studies with an in-depth background on each that details laser parameters and treatment protocols. The text features over 70 color photographs to illustrate the operative techniques and results of different procedures, and concludes with appendices providing detailed examples of referral letters, consent forms, and operative reports that can help physicians establish and run a viable cosmetic laser practice. Topics covered in this book include: Evaluation, installation, and marketing of a cosmetic laser practice Skin resurfacing with high-energy, pulsed carbon dioxide lasers Laser-assisted blepharoplasty and meloplasty Hair transplantation using laser techniques Laser-assisted uvul0palatoplasty for snoring Laser treatment for scars, telangiectasias, tattoos, and pigmented lesions The selectivity and precision of lasers make them excellent tools for cosmetic surgery, but only if used with a proper knowledge and understanding of their strengths and limitations. Cosmetic Laser Surgery provides detailed, specific guidance on making optimal use of various lasers. It is an authoritative and indispensable resource for all dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and otolaryngologists who employ lasers in their practices.
