title: Laser resection of lung metastasis.
abstract: Presentation of the laser resection technique for metastatic lung diseases: a new Nd:YAG 1.318 nm wavelength laser system enables the thoracic surgeon to extend indication and include a larger number of patients for pulmonary metastasectomy. This parenchyma-saving technique allows removal of a significantly higher number of lung nodules in comparison to conventional techniques (stapler, clamp resection). The novel laser system consisted of a high performance Nd:YAG laser emitting the 1318 nm wavelength exclusively up to a power of 40 W, thin flexible quartz fibers (400 μm) with low water content and a four-lens focusing handpiece. Description of laser system, the technique of laser resection, together with an overview of the literature is presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Coswig Specialized Hospital, Centre for Pneumology, Academic Teaching Hospital of Dresden University, Neucoswiger Str. 21, 01640 Coswig/Dresden, Germany.
authors.forename: Axel
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rolle
authors.forename: Arpad
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pereszlenyi