Loop electrosurgical excision with a laparoscopic electrode and carbon dioxide laser vaporization: comparison of thermal injury characteristics in the rat uterine horn
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The laparoscopic use of loop electrosurgical excision appears to be equally effective and cause less heat damage than laser vaporization. Many electrosurgical tools have been adapted for use during laparoscopic surgery, as opposed to open abdominal surgery, but not the large electrosurgical loop. An electrosurgical loop electrode suitable for laparoscopic surgery was developed and tested in rats. The same amount of tissue was excised in each uterine horn, using the loop electrode on one side and a laser on the other. Both procedures were equally effective at excising or obliterating tissue, but the laser caused more tissue damage than the loop electrode. Electrosurgical loop excision procedures would be considerably cheaper to perform because of the large difference in cost of buying and maintaining the laser compared with the electrosurgical generator.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 1995
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Local and distant skin flaps in the reconstruction of vulvar deformities
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Defects of the vulva may be reconstructed with tissue flaps to improve the genital appearance and restore sexual function. A gynecologic surgeon reports his experience performing skin and deep-tissue flap reconstructions in 191 patients. Vulvar deformities, such as tissue contraction, tissue loss, and vaginal closure, may result from previous surgery or irradiation for cancer or ongoing disease. Flap reconstruction was successful in 93% of patients in this group, although 19% required secondary surgical correction.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 1997
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