Laser-assisted intestinal anastomosis.
Laser-assisted tissue fusion has been investigated as a new technology to enhance the healing of soft tissues. Laser fusion of intestinal anastomoses shows promise as a method to obtain primary healing while eliminating a foreign-body reaction associated with the sutures. This paper reviews the experimental data that are available regarding laser-assisted intestinal anastomoses and summarizes our experience using the CO2, Nd:YAG, and argon lasers to form fusions in small bowel.
Vlasak
J W
JW
Department of Surgery, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance 90509.
Kopchok
G E
GE
White
R A
RA
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D000818:Animals; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000601:surgery*; D053685:Laser Therapy; D011817:Rabbits; D014945:Wound Healing