Use of a semiconductor diode laser in urology

Graham M. Watson M.D.; K. Anson

doi:10.1117/12.146246

28 May 1993 Use of a semiconductor diode laser in urology

Graham M. Watson M.D., K. Anson

Proceedings Volume 1879, Lasers in Urology, Gynecology, and General Surgery; (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.146246
Event: OE/LASE'93: Optics, Electro-Optics, and Laser Applications in Scienceand Engineering, 1993, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

The gallium arsenide semiconductor laser at 805 nm has been used with a variety of delivery fibers to produce actions varying from incision to interstitial coagulation. Clinical experience at this early stage suggests that the laser can be used to cut skin and connective tissue efficiently in air. It may prove at least as effective as the neodymium YAG laser for interstitial coagulation of tumors or prostate. Further efforts are required to promote its action cutting underwater and as a coagulator both in air and water.

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Graham M. Watson M.D. and K. Anson "Use of a semiconductor diode laser in urology", Proc. SPIE 1879, Lasers in Urology, Gynecology, and General Surgery, (28 May 1993); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.146246

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