title: A new valving system for removal of laser plume during pelvic CO2 laser endoscopic procedures.
abstract: The large volumes of laser plume and char created during carbon dioxide laser endoscopy of the pelvis present a common problem to the gynecologic surgeon. Laser plume not only interferes with the view of the surgical field but also reduces the efficiency of emitted laser energy. A valving system has been designed and clinically tested that allows easy removal of laser-created debris while simultaneously maintaining control of the pneumoperitoneum. The system also removes these gas and liquid products without contaminating the operating room environment or hospital vacuum handling systems.
mesh_terms: D004209:Disposable Equipment; D019723:Endoscopes; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010388:Pelvis / Q000601:surgery*