Mid-infrared laser endoscope

Details Mid-infrared laser endoscope Mid-infrared laser endoscope

1991-07-25

1992-09-15

Hindenburg, Max

Surgery

Instruments

Light application

128395, A61B 1732

Patent

active

051473542

ABSTRACT:
A Ho:YAG laser is coupled to a needle tip through a flexible, fiber optical cable for performing endoscopic and arthroscopic surgery.

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