Preliminary evaluation of a new high power diode laser.
A high-powered semiconductor diode laser (805 nm) has recently been developed for medical use. The laser-tissue interactions of this wavelength have been compared with Nd:YAG (1064 nm). When used in the contact mode, the extent of tissue vaporization and zones of thermal necrosis produced by these two lasers were similar. The diode laser was also an effective and haemostatic laser scalpel. This compact laser unit has potential advantages over existing Nd:YAG lasers.
Wyman
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Department of Surgery, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Duffy
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Sweetland
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Sharp
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Rogers
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