Ex vivo feasibility study of endoscopic intraductal laser ablation of the breast

ConclusionWe show for the first time that laser ductoscopy is technically feasible. The Thulium laser enables a superficial intraductal ablation and is a useful tool for intraductal interventions. An in vivo prospective study is needed to further demonstrate its potential. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine - October 9, 2017 Category: Laser Surgery Authors: Tjeerd de Boorder, Laurien Waaijer, Paul J. van Diest, Arjen J. Witkamp Tags: Preclinical Reports Source Type: research