Laser Surgery in Veterinary Medicine

ISBN-13: 9781119486015 / Angielski / Twarda / 2019 / 392 str.

Christopher J. Winkler

Spis treści

Dedication and Acknowledgments viiiAbout the Editor ixForeword xPreface xiiList of Contributors xvDisclaimer xviiAbout the Companion Website xviiiPart I The Science of Laser Surgery 11 Laser Physics and Equipment 3Peter Vitruk2 Understanding and Utilizing Power Density 14Noel Berger3 Laser-Tissue Interaction: Selecting a Laser for Surgery 22Christopher J. Winkler4 The Ideal Laser Scalpel 32Peter Vitruk5 Combining Laser Surgery with Laser Therapy (Photobiomodulation) 42David S. Bradley6 Laser Safety in the Operating Theater 52Christopher J. WinklerPart II Laser Surgery in Canines and Felines 617 Elective Laser Surgery Procedures 63Paul Sessa and Andrew Brockfield8 Oral Laser Surgery Procedures 84Jan Bellows9 Laser Surgery Procedures of the Nose and Throat 99Ray A. Arza10 Laser Surgery Procedures of the Ear 106Louis N. Gotthelf11 Periorbital and Eyelid Laser Surgery Procedures 116Daniel M. Core12 Ophthalmic Lasers for the Treatment of Glaucoma 129Noelle La Croix and Jay Wayne13 Dermatologic Laser Surgery Procedures 141David Duclos14 Urogenital and Perianal Laser Surgery Procedures 164William E. Schultz15 Oncological Laser Surgery Procedures 198Devin Cunningham and F. A. (Tony) Mann16 Laser Photodynamic Therapy Procedures 206Katalin Kovács17 Surgical Lasers in Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Small Animal Procedures 217David S. Sobel18 Laser Neurosurgical Procedures 239Gaemia TracyPart III Laser Surgery in Equines 24519 Equine Laser Surgery Procedures 247Lloyd P. Tate and Kathryn B. TatePart IV Laser Surgery in Exotics Species 26520 Laser Surgery Procedures in Small Exotic Animals (Small Mammals, Reptiles, and Avians) 267Eva Hadzima, Maros Pazej, and Katherine Weston21 Laser Surgery in Aquatic Animals (Sea Turtles) 292Brooke M. Burkhalter and Terry M. NortonPart V Integrating Surgical Lasers in Your Veterinary Practice 31322 Tips and Tricks for Veterinary Laser Surgeons 315Les "Laser Les" Lattin23 Pain Management in Laser Surgery Procedures 320Noel Berger24 Laser Surgery in the Mobile Practice 324Janine S. Dismukes25 Economic Considerations for Laser Surgery 327John C. Godbold, JrPart VI The Future of Lasers in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery 33526 The Future of Lasers in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery 337Christopher J. WinklerAppendix A: Glossary 341Appendix B: Certifying and Academic Laser Organizations 346Appendix C: Tables of Laser Settings 347Index 359

O autorze

The EditorChristopher J. Winkler, DVM, DABLS, VMLSO, is a general practice veterinarian and veterinary laser surgeon at Suffolk Veterinary Group Animal Wellness and Laser Surgery Center in Selden, New York, USA.