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Videolaseroscopy

Often referred to as the "light that heals", the surgical laser was introduced by Fox in 1969. In 1979, Bruhat and colleagues and Tadir and coworkers introduced the use of the CO₂ laser via laparoscopy, which increased its role in gynecologic surgery. The use of the laser by the Drs. Nezhat has further expanded its use via laparoscopy. The CO₂ laser beam travels through the operative channel of the laparoscope and acts like a "long knife"; the beam does not obstruct the view of the surgeon and works well for delicate dissection in sensitive areas such as the bowel, bladder, ureters, blood vessels, and the fallopian tubes.

"Many new devices have been introduced into the armamentarium of the endoscopic operating room. However, if there was a single factor that contributed to the increased interest, quality of patient care, and education of new generations of surgeons, it was the incorporation of video equipment as an integral art of the standard endoscopic set. This was promulgated and pioneered by Dr. Camran Nezhat. In doing so, the secrets behind the curtain of the 'single eye-single hand' procedures were revealed and broadened the horizons of operative laparoscopy." Yona Tadir, M.D., Department of Surgery, Beckman Laser Institute & Medical Clinic; Irvine, California.

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