SwiftLase: a new technology for char-free ablation in rectal surgery

David A. Arnold

doi:10.1117/12.208406

1 May 1995 SwiftLase: a new technology for char-free ablation in rectal surgery

David A. Arnold

Proceedings Volume 2396, Biomedical Optoelectronic Instrumentation; (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.208406
Event: Photonics West '95, 1995, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

We describe layer-by-layer char-free ablation of hemorrhoids and other rectal lesions at very low CO₂ laser power levels with a miniature `SwiftLaser' optomechanical flashscanner. Increased speed with excellent control, very shallow thermal damage, and less postoperative pain are the main advantages of the flashscan technology in rectal surgery.

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David A. Arnold "SwiftLase: a new technology for char-free ablation in rectal surgery", Proc. SPIE 2396, Biomedical Optoelectronic Instrumentation, (1 May 1995); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.208406

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