Evaluation of the learning curve for Thulium laser enucleation of the prostate in a contemporary cohort
ConclusionsIn our single-surgeon experience, we observed a learning curve of nearly 60 cases for the ThuLEP procedure in presence of a well-trained surgeon. Complication rate was low from the beginning of surgical experience. (Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - April 20, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Nd-YAG laser –assisted pulmonary metastasectomy: initial experience from a tertiary care cancer center in India
ConclusionLAS of pulmonary metastatic lesions addresses more lesions in a single sitting; the bilateral lung lesions can be operated and has parenchyma preserving and good sealant properties. (Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - April 19, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research
Introduction
This edition of Operative Techniques is dedicated to surgical therapy for laryngeal cancer. Surgery for cancer of the larynx enjoys a long and robust evolutionary history, highlighted by milestones involving the development of innovative surgical techniques aimed at partial laryngeal preservation, implementation of advanced technology utilizing laser and robotic instrumentation, and the restoration of voice following laryngectomy. (Source: Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - April 19, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Phillip K Pellitteri Source Type: research
Effects of Thermal Insulation on Recovery and Comfort of Patients Undergoing Holmium Laser Lithotripsy
CONCLUSIONS Compound thermal insulation management during transurethral ureteroscopic holmium laser lithotripsy improved perioperative temperature maintenance, accelerated postoperative recovery, reduced complication rates, and enhanced patient comfort and quality of life.PMID:38632864 | DOI:10.12659/MSM.942836 (Source: Medical Science Monitor)
Source: Medical Science Monitor - April 18, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Xiaoling Chen Libin He Xiao Yu Yuqing Bo Lei Yu Qiumei Chen Zhuoer Zhao Source Type: research
Deep learning automatically assesses 2- µm laser-induced skin damage OCT images
AbstractThe present study proposed a noninvasive, automated, in vivo assessment method based on optical coherence tomography (OCT) and deep learning techniques to qualitatively and quantitatively analyze the biological effects of 2- µm laser-induced skin damage at different irradiation doses. Different doses of 2-µm laser irradiation established a mouse skin damage model, after which the skin-damaged tissues were imaged non-invasively in vivo using OCT. The acquired images were preprocessed to construct the dataset required f or deep learning. The deep learning models used were U-Net, DeepLabV3+, PSP-Net, and HR-Net, and...
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - April 18, 2024 Category: Laser Surgery Source Type: research
Clinical and ex-vivo effect of LASERs on prevention of early-enamel caries: systematic review & amp; meta-analyses
AbstractTo investigate the in vivo and in situ effect of different types of lasers in prevention of enamel demineralization in high caries risk cases (around orthodontic brackets, around restoration and in caries susceptible pits and fissures). PubMed was searched using the following keyword sequence; (Laser therapy OR laser irradiation OR laser application) AND (enamel caries prevention OR enamel demineralization OR enamel remineralization OR early enamel caries OR early-enamel caries OR enamel resistance OR enamel decalcification OR white spot lesions WSLs OR incipient lesion OR enamel decay OR enamel Dissolution OR enam...
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - April 18, 2024 Category: Laser Surgery Source Type: research
Does the introduction of streamlight decrease refractive surgery operating time?
ConclusionThe introduction of transepithelial PRK did not bring significant time-associated savings into the refractive surgery suite. (Source: International Ophthalmology)
Source: International Ophthalmology - April 18, 2024 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Necrobiosis lipoidica treated using 308nm excimer pulsed light
(Source: Lasers in Medical Science)
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - April 17, 2024 Category: Laser Surgery Source Type: research
Fragile hands: targeting nonmelanoma skin cancer on older hands using 595 nm pulsed dye laser
ConclusionTwo treatments of PDL for NMSC on the dorsal hands of older patients was well tolerated, had low recurrence, and seemed more effective than one treatment. (Source: Lasers in Medical Science)
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - April 17, 2024 Category: Laser Surgery Source Type: research
Lasers in the management of alopecia: a review of established therapies and advances in treatment
AbstractAlopecia, also known as hair loss, is a highly prevalent condition affecting millions of men and women in the United States and worldwide, making it one of the most common complaints by patients presenting to a dermatologist. The symptomology on the presentation of alopecia can be highly variable, ranging from diffuse thinning of hair, discrete and localized patches completely absent of hair, or noticing significant shedding when brushing and showering. Although alopecia does not have a direct negative health impact on patients, it is nonetheless a debilitating disease as it can profoundly impact an individual ’s...
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - April 17, 2024 Category: Laser Surgery Source Type: research
The effect of high-intensity laser therapy on pain and lower extremity function in patellofemoral pain syndrome: a single-blind randomized controlled trial
This study indicated that high-intensity laser therapy was found to be a more effective method in the treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome after 3 months of follow-up compared to US-TENS combination and US-interferential current combination treatments. Also, HILT can be used as an effective method in combination with an appropriate exercise program including vastus medialis strengthening to reduce pain and increase functionality in the patients with PFPS. (Source: Lasers in Medical Science)
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - April 17, 2024 Category: Laser Surgery Source Type: research
Enhancement of skin rejuvenation and hair growth through novel near-infrared light emitting diode (nNIR) lighting: in vitro and in vivo study
In conclusion, the study highlighted positive effects of White and nNIR irradiation on skin and hair growth. However, nNIR exhibited superior outcomes compared to White. Its advancements in ATP content, collagen synthesis, collagenase inhibition, and hair growth promotion imply increased ATP synthesis activity. These findings underscore nNIR therapy ’s potential as an innovative and effective approach for enhancing skin and promoting hair growth. (Source: Lasers in Medical Science)
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - April 17, 2024 Category: Laser Surgery Source Type: research
Laser therapy decreases oral leukoplakia recurrence and boosts patient comfort: a network meta-analysis and systematic review
Oral leukoplakia (OLK) is a prevalent precancerous lesion with limited non-pharmacological treatment options. Surgery and various lasers are the mainstay of treatment; however, their relative efficacy and opti... (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - April 17, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Rui Luo, Yanan Wang, Ruixin Li, Yanan Ma, Haitao Chen, Jian Zhang and Jun Shen Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research
