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Development of the laser bone scalpel using an excimer laser

Year: 1993

Type: article

Abstract: We have developed a laser bone scalpel using an excimer laser. The laser bone scalpel consists of a monitor system which allows surgeons to control the depth of the incision during operation, a flexible manipulator which guides the ultraviolet laser beam, detachable laser handpieces which are fitted to operations in various affected areas, and a laser safety system for the excimer laser. These elements result in a safer, easier-to-use laser scalpel for bone surgery.

Source: Nippon Laser Igakkaishi

DOI: 10.2530/jslsm1980.14.supplement_537

Authors: Katsuhiko Sato, Kenzo Kataoka, Shinichi Fujisaka, Tosihiko Suzuki, Yutaka Yamashita, Kazuyoshi Ohta, Masaki Odaka, Yoshihide Okagami, Masaharu Ishizuka, Kenji Suzuki, Toru Hirano, Tuyoshi Ikeya, Kenji Hashimoto, Masahiko Fukaya

Institutions: Hamamatsu University, Hamamatsu Photonics (Japan), Aichi Gakuin University, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, J. Morita MFG. Corp. (Japan)

Language: English

Topic: Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2329409552

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