Apparatus for endolaser microsurgery
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1. A probe for performing endolaser microsurgery and removing ablated tissues in which said probe is connected to a laser delivery system for delivering pulsed laser energy, said system having an optical fiber delivery means with an end surface abutting said probe for conducting said energy, said probe comprising a walled tubular member for guiding the laser energy through said walls by way of providing multiple reflections at the cylindrical surfaces of said walls and including a central canal through said tubular member for aspiration of liquids and ablated tissue debris.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for performing endolaser microsurgery is disclosed, the apparatus including a laser delivery system coupled to a probe capable of transmitting the laser energy through a suitable medium such as sapphire. The probe includes a coaxial canal for aspiration of ablated tissue and/or fluids. The method involves steps of ablating tissue by laser and aspirating the ablated tissue and/or fluids, the method being useful for sclerostomy, vitrectomy and as a substitute for ultrasonic phacoemulsification among others.
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- 1. A probe for performing endolaser microsurgery and removing ablated tissues in which said probe is connected to a laser delivery system for delivering pulsed laser energy, said system having an optical fiber delivery means with an end surface abutting said probe for conducting said energy, said probe comprising a walled tubular member for guiding the laser energy through said walls by way of providing multiple reflections at the cylindrical surfaces of said walls and including a central canal through said tubular member for aspiration of liquids and ablated tissue debris.
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