Coagulative and ablative characteristics of a novel diode laser system (1470nm) for endonasal applications

C. S. Betz; M. Havel; P. Janda; A. Leunig; R. Sroka

doi:10.1117/12.763955

26 February 2008 Coagulative and ablative characteristics of a novel diode laser system (1470nm) for endonasal applications

C. S. Betz, M. Havel, P. Janda, A. Leunig, R. Sroka

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Proceedings Volume 6842, Photonic Therapeutics and Diagnostics IV; 68421Z (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.763955
Event: SPIE BiOS, 2008, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

Introduction: Being practical, efficient and inexpensive, fibre guided diode laser systems are preferable over others for endonasal applications. A new medical 1470 nm diode laser system is expected to offer good ablative and coagulative tissue effects. Methods: The new 1470 nm diode laser system was compared to a conventional 940 nm system with regards to laser tissue effects (ablation, coagulation, carbonization zones) in an ex vivo setup using fresh liver and muscle tissue. The laser fibres were fixed to a computer controlled stepper motor, and the light was applied using comparable power settings and a reproducible procedure under constant conditions. Clinical efficacy and postoperative morbidity was evaluated in two groups of 10 patients undergoing laser coagulation therapy of hyperplastic nasal turbinates. Results: In the experimental setup, the 1470 nm laser diode system proved to be more efficient in inducing tissue effects with an energy factor of 2-3 for highly perfused hepatic tissue to 30 for muscular tissue. In the clinical case series, the higher efficacy of the 1470 nm diode laser system led to reduced energy settings as compared to the conventional system with comparable clinical results. Postoperative crusting was less pronounced in the 1470 nm laser group. Conclusion: The 1470 nm diode laser system offers a highly efficient alternative to conventional diode laser systems for the coagulation of hyperplastic nasal turbinates. According to the experimental results it can be furthermore expected that it disposes of an excellent surgical potential with regards to its cutting abilities.

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C. S. Betz, M. Havel, P. Janda, A. Leunig, and R. Sroka "Coagulative and ablative characteristics of a novel diode laser system (1470nm) for endonasal applications", Proc. SPIE 6842, Photonic Therapeutics and Diagnostics IV, 68421Z (26 February 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.763955

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