Laser Surgery in Neuroendoscopy

The Utility of Thulium Laser in Neuroendoscopy

Neuroendoscopy is presently considered a minimally invasive surgical approach. Comparatively, a microsurgical approach to ventricles allows using quickly several instruments and material for hemostasis, cutting and excision. Despite wonderful magnification recently improved, the bleeding control and tumor ablation are harmful by standard tools through the narrow channel of the neuroendoscope. S...

Neuroendoscopy in Jamaica.

This retrospective, descriptive study reviewed the patient profile, disease spectrum, indications for and results of treatment and complications of all 27 patients who had neuroendoscopy at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) over the three-year period between November 2000, when the service was first introduced, and November 2003. Nineteen (67.9%) were males and eight were female...

Usages of Laser (Co2 -Type) in Neurological Surgery

SUMMARY We have discussed in this article, about usages of Laser (Cortype) In Neurological - Surgery, In the beginning of the article, historical considerations have been written, then specifications of laser light have been noted, including the functions of laser. In this article, types of laser have been matched. In the another part of article, advantages of Co2 . laser have been mentioned,...

Perioperative complications of intraventricular neuroendoscopy.

I read with interest the paper entitled, “Perioperative complications of intraventricular neuroendoscopy: a 7-year experience” by Ganjoo et al (3). They reviewed perioperative complications in patients who had undergone elective neuroendoscopic surgery. The intraoperative complications were as follows: tachycardia, bradycardia, hypertension and bleeding. Hypothermia, delayed awakening and elect...

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