The Medical and Surgical Practice of NaProTECHNOLOGY, 933-944, 2004

Chapter 68: Laparoscopic Laser Vaporization of Endometrial Implants

Thomas W Hilgers

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  • Pope Paul VI Institute for the Study of Human Reproduction, Omaha, Nebraska. ROR

Abstract

CO2 laser vaporization technique for peritoneal and superficial ovarian endometriotic implants is described in detail, covering power density settings, spot size, vaporization depth control, and recognition of adequate treatment endpoints. Complete destruction of all visible implants, facilitated by the near-contact survey, is necessary to achieve durable symptom relief and improvement in fertility outcomes.

Topics

laser surgery for endometriosis, laparoscopic laser vaporization endometriosis, CO2 vs KTP vs Nd:YAG laser endometriosis, how does surgical laser affect tissue, ovarian endometriosis laparoscopy or laparotomy, preventing adhesions after endometriosis surgery, NaProTechnology endometriosis surgery, posterior cul-de-sac endometriosis laser treatment

Cite this article

Hilgers, T. W. (2004). Chapter 68: Laparoscopic Laser Vaporization of Endometrial Implants. *The Medical and Surgical Practice of NaProTECHNOLOGY*, 933-944.

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