New 445 nm blue laser for laryngeal surgery combines photoangiolytic and cutting properties.

Markus Maria HessSusanne FleischerMarcel Ernstberger

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2018)

We demonstrate the feasibility of the 445 nm laser in several laboratory experiments and show clinical cases where photoangiolysis and cutting was possible. However, this is a preliminary report and further systematic studies in greater numbers are warranted.

Keyphrases

photodynamic therapy
light emitting
minimally invasive
coronary artery bypass
high speed
case control
surgical site infection
coronary artery disease
atrial fibrillation