Pulsed laser system for the surgical removal of tissue
US5312396A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 1991 |
| Grant date | May 17, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2011 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/207
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Removal of body tissue with a long pulsed lasers is achieved such that sufficient energy to remove tissue is transmitted to the desired body without damaging an optical fiber transmitting the laser radiation. Pairs of pulses having the same or different wavelengths are coupled to more effectively remove tissue from the surgical site.
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