ISSN:
0942-0940
Keywords:
1.32 Nd-YAG Laser
;
1.06 Nd-YAG Laser
;
stereotaxy
;
endoscopic neurosurgery
;
tumour removal
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The authors present their clinical experience with 1.32 μm NdYAG Laser. After a series of experimental studies which demonstrated the adaptability of such a wavelength to central nervous surgery, they used such a Laser during current neurosurgical procedures. The MC 2100 unit combines two wavelengths 1.32 μm and 1.06 μm, and two emission modes: continuous wave (c.w.) and pulsed. This Laser has been used during 70 procedures: 54 supra-tentorial, 8 infra-tentorial, 5 intra-spinal, 3 intra-orbital. 600 μm and 400 μm fibers were preferred in most cases, either with a telescopic light handpiece or-less often—with a focussing handpiece. The quality of vaporization—close to that of CO2 Laser—and of haemostasis —close to that of 1.06 μm Nd-YAG Laser—makes this 1.32 μm wavelength very suitable for neurosurgery. The manoeuverability due to the optic fibers is most interesting. Furthermore, such a Laser should have in the near future large applications in stereotactic and/ or endoscopic neurosurgery.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01405796
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