Lasers In Neurosurgery

Author : Jon H. Robertson,W. Craig Clark
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781461317630

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Lasers in Neurosurgery by Jon H. Robertson,W. Craig Clark Pdf

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.

Author : Leonard J. Cerullo
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015012557156

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Application of Lasers in Neurosurgery by Leonard J. Cerullo Pdf

Author : François-Xavier Roux,Bertrand Devaux
Publisher : John Libbey Eurotext
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Nervous system
ISBN : 2742002766

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Diode Lasers in Neurosurgery by François-Xavier Roux,Bertrand Devaux Pdf

This book is the result of the authors' many years of experience in using neurosurgical lasers. They began using laser diodes in their speciality at the start of the 1990s, making them pioneers in the field. The first part of the book deals with the general physical bases and comparative bio-tissue effects of the various kinds of surgical laser, safety measures required and legislation concerning powerful lasers. The second part focuses on laser diodes alone. The authors describe in detail how they use them to operate on intracranial and intraspinal tumours, in intraventricular endoscopy, and in surgery involving epilepsy. Details are given of: technical data; the choice of parameters depending on how the lasers are used (contact and non-contact, and the type of lesion being operated on) as well as their indications in neurosurgery. The authors emphasise the practical recommendations that make this book a valuable companion for current and potential users working in neurosurgery and other surgical applications. They also mention the new and future uses of laser diodes which are currently being developed and which show that this equipment really does represent a new generation of lasers. About 100 colour illustrations and tables are used to explain and underscore the authors' points.

Author : Kewal K. Jain
Publisher : Charles C. Thomas Publisher
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015006697059

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Handbook of Laser Neurosurgery by Kewal K. Jain Pdf

Author : Raymond Sawaya
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Lasers in surgery
ISBN : UOM:39015018495864

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Laser Applications in Neurosurgery by Raymond Sawaya Pdf

Author : Leon Danaila,Mihail-Lucian Pascu
Publisher : Editura Academiei Romane
Page : 710 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9732708026

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Lasers in Neurosurgery by Leon Danaila,Mihail-Lucian Pascu Pdf

The introduction of microtechniques encouraged many neurosurgeons to approach more difficult surgical interventions; the need to provide more complex and efficient methods for medical investigations and treatment has triggered from the very beginning of t

Author : V.A. Fasano
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783709188101

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Advanced Intraoperative Technologies in Neurosurgery by V.A. Fasano Pdf

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.

Author : Veronica L. Chiang,Shabbar F. Danish,Robert E. Gross
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783030480479

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Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy in Neurosurgery by Veronica L. Chiang,Shabbar F. Danish,Robert E. Gross Pdf

​This book serves as a foundation for MRI guided laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) across neurosurgical diseases. It provides state-of-the-art information on the latest indications and results for LITT in CNS applications, as well as prerequisite historical perspective and technical fundamentals. Written by experts in the field, the text reviews the historical development of LITT, the technical and technological components required to perform LITT, its indications and contraindications, areas that still require investigation, LITT complications, and challenges to starting up LITT within one’s practice. As early adopters of the technology, the authors provide sage advice that reflects the initial learning curves of many of the users. The book then concludes with a practical guide to starting up a LITT practice in the current medical socioeconomic environment. Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy in Neurosurgery is a guide that will allow all neurosurgeons interested in LITT to successfully adopt the technology and incorporate its use seamlessly, safely and appropriately into their individual practices.

Author : David B. Apfelberg
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781461246480

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Evaluation and Installation of Surgical Laser Systems by David B. Apfelberg Pdf

The advent in the 1960s of the unique and exciting new form of energy called laser brought to medicine a marvelous tool that could accomplish new treatments of previously untreatable disorders as well as improved treat ment of mundane problems. This brilliant form of light energy is many times more powerful than the energy of the sun yet can be focused microscopically to spot sizes as small as 30 microns. Lasers can be directed into seemingly inaccessible areas by mirrors or fiberoptic cables or can be directly applied into sensitive areas such as the retina without damage to intervening structures. There has been a rapid proliferation in the use of lasers in all surgical specialties. Starting with bold ideas and experiments of "thought leaders" in each specialty, the application of lasers has evolved into commonplace usage. Beginning with the era when laser presentations and publications were an oddity, now nearly all specialty areas have whole sections of meetings or journals devoted exclusively to laser usage. Laser specialty societies within a specialty have developed and residency training programs routinely instruct trainees in laser techniques. Basic science and clinical experimentation has supported laser knowledge. Laser usage has also become international. Newer wavelengths and accessories have added to the armamentarium of laser usage. Despite the rapid growth in laser interest, no single source exists to instruct the many new laser users in proper, safe, and effective use of this new modality.

Author : Keyvan Nouri
Publisher : Springer
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783319762203

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Lasers in Dermatology and Medicine by Keyvan Nouri Pdf

Along with its sister dermatologic volume, this comprehensive textbook of laser technology covers the use of lasers in cardiac procedures, control of intraocular pressure, urological procedures, neurological use, dentistry, gynaecology and surgical applications. Chapters are formatted in an easy to follow format with clear concise sections with bulleted summaries to highlight key points. Lasers in Dermatology and Medicine: Dental and Medical Applications provides detailed explanations of when lasers can be of use how to use them across a range of medical disciplines. Clinically relevant examples are provided along with relevant images and summary boxes to highlight key points. It therefore provides a critical resource on the applications and use of lasers across medicine for both the trainee and trained clinician.

Author : Junseok Bae,Sang-Ho Lee
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2021-07-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789811622069

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Laser Spine Surgery by Junseok Bae,Sang-Ho Lee Pdf

This book describes and illustrates state-of-the-art techniques in laser spine surgery. Laser technology has revolutionized surgeries in many specialties to perform minimally invasive and cutting-edge procedures. Recent advances in spinal surgery have led to the increasingly widespread use of minimally invasive techniques based on endoscopy and microscopy. Nevertheless, the application of laser in the context of spinal surgery remains less well known, and the aim of this book is to present practical usage of laser in spine surgery to our readers. A wide variety of minimally invasive approaches to spine surgery using CO2, Ho: YAG, and Nd: YAG lasers are presented in detail, with a discussion of equipment and specific recommendations on laser settings. Care has been taken to ensure that the content is faithful to the fundamental principles of spine surgery and evidence-based medicine. The book will be an essential resource for all who use or are intending to use lasers in spine surgery.

Author : Stephen N. Joffe,Yanao Oguro
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781461237280

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Advances in Nd:YAG Laser Surgery by Stephen N. Joffe,Yanao Oguro Pdf

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.

Author : Wendelin Walter,Mathias Brandt,Mario Brock,Margareta Klinger
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783642732942

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Modern Methods in Neurosurgery by Wendelin Walter,Mathias Brandt,Mario Brock,Margareta Klinger Pdf

This 16th volume of Advances in Neurosurgery contains a selection of pa pers presented at the 38th Annual Meeting of the German Society of Neurosurgery, held in Munster on 3-6 May 1987. The program committee had to choose these contributions from a total of 161 presentations. I am very much obliged to the members of the committee who contributed their experience and effort to the organization of the scientific pro gram: Prof. Dr. R.A. Frowein, Prof. Dr. W.J. Bock, Prof. Dr. E. Kazner, Prof. Dr. G. Lausberg, Prof. Dr. M. Klinger, and Prof. Dr. M. Brandt. The aim of the Meeting was to exchange experiences regarding modern diagnostic and therapeutic achievements. The first main topic was new technical methods in neurosurgery. Refinements in laser technology were introduced; different laser devices have been recognized as use ful tools in microsurgery and some peripheral nerve problems. The Ca vitron ultrasonic aspirator has proven its value in a great variety of intracranial and spinal tumors within a few years. Its technical advance is impressively demonstrated by some of the papers in this book. With growing experience we have recognized the great value of these additional instruments in limited surgical fields and learned not to overestimate them in the hands of a skilled neurosurgeon.

Author : B. E. Gerber,M. Knight,W. E. Siebert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2001-08-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3642564216

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Lasers in the Musculoskeletal System by B. E. Gerber,M. Knight,W. E. Siebert Pdf

Author : Leon Goldman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783642857973

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Biomedical Aspects of the Laser by Leon Goldman Pdf

This book is a review of past and current studies and future plans of the Laser Laboratory in Cincinnati and some of the contributions of laser research groups in other medical centers. Special thanks are due to the Directing Physicist of the Laser Labora tory, R. James Rockwell. Without his advice, constant supervision and corrections, this enthusiastic investigator would continue to upset even many more people than he has done already. The excuse, of course, is to stimulate much needed interest and controlled research and development of the laser for biology and medicine. The Associate Research Physicist, Ralph Schooley, has worked with many phases of laser research but especially in Q spoiling, Raman spectroscopy, and the almost alchemy of holography. Holography, as of now, provides many opportunities for Gumperson's Law, "If anything can go wrong, it will. " Sincere appreciation is expressed to the Surgeons in the Laser Labora tory, who have supplied clinical and investigative surgical supervision often under great difficulties, Dr. V. E. Siler and Dr. Bruce Henderson. We are grateful for help from the Directing Biologist of the Laser Labo ratory, Edmond Ritter, the Director of Laser Neurosurgery, Dr. Thomas Brown and the Professor of Neurosurgery, Dr. Robert McLaurin, for important and basic work in laser neurosurgery. Special thanks are given to Robert Meyer, who has given most of the treatments in careful and skillful fashion, and his associate, Robert Otten.