CO₂レーザによる巨大な腹部腫瘍の手術

抄録

Among the 400 patients operated upon by use of the carbon dioxide laser surgical instrument through November, 1980 to August, 1984, we have many cases in which the laser has been found definitely more advantageous than conventional surgical modalities. This report deals with our recent experience with rapid, lifesaving laser extirpation of a huge abdominal tumor (leiomyoma weighing 4,500 grams) in a deteriorated 80-year-old female.
In an introduction, statistical distribution, methodology and instrumentation of our laser surgical operations are summarized, and then, by showing a series of color slides, the usefulness of the laser in general surgery is demonstrated. A special emphasis is laid on the importance of training in laser surgical operations.