Laser Surgery in Veterinary Medicine Book Released

“Laser Surgery in Veterinary Medicine” is an essential resource for anyone using surgical lasers in veterinary medicine, including veterinary students, practitioners, and specialists. This 392-page book is now available.

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This book is a state-of-the-art reference to using surgical lasers to treat animal patients. Encompassing theory and practice, it emphasizes procedures, techniques, and equipment, with specific recommendations for laser settings. While most of the procedures emphasize surgeries on dogs and cats, this practical guide also dedicates chapters to equine, small mammal, avian, aquatic animal, and reptile surgeries, making it an excellent clinical reference for any busy veterinarian.

The book begins with background information on the theory and science of laser surgery, then details specific surgical procedures with step-by-step instructions and accompanying photographs. The next section provides practical guidance for incorporating lasers into the veterinary practice, and the final section offers a look at the future of lasers in veterinary medicine and surgery. A companion website features video clips of surgery procedures.

Laser Surgery in Veterinary Medicine Highlights

• Presents a state-of-the-art guide to using laser surgery in veterinary practice, from theory and procedures to techniques and equipment
• Focuses on dogs and cats, including specialties such as ophthalmic laser surgery, laser neurosurgery, and photodynamic therapy, with chapters on equine, small mammal, avian, aquatic animal, and reptile surgeries
• Draws on the experience of more than 20 experts in various areas
• Provides practical advice for incorporating laser surgery into the veterinary practice, with the heart of the book devoted to specific surgical procedures
• Includes specific recommendations for laser settings and techniques for the procedures discussed
• Offers video clips demonstrating surgical techniques on a companion website

Table of Contents

• Dedication and Acknowledgements
• About the Editor
• Foreword
• Preface
• List of Contributors
• Disclaimer
• About the companion website

Part I – The Science of Laser Surgery

1. Laser Physics and Equipment – Peter Vitruk, PhD
2. Understanding and Utilizing Power Density – Noel Berger, DVM, MS, DABLS
3. Laser-Tissue Interaction: Selecting a Laser for Surgery – Christopher J. Winkler, DVM, DABLS, VMLSO
4. The Ideal Laser Scalpel – Peter Vitruk, PhD
5. Combining Laser Surgery with Laser Therapy (Photobiomodulation) – David S. Bradley, DVM, FASLMS
6. Laser Safety in the Operating Theater – Christopher J. Winkler, DVM, DABLS, VMLSO

Part II – Laser Surgery in Canines and Felines

7. Elective Laser Surgery Procedures – Paul Sessa, DVM, Andrew Brockfield, BSc.
8. Oral Laser Surgery Procedures – Jan Bellows, DVM, Diplomate AVDC, ABVP (canine and feline)
9. Laser Surgery Procedures of the Nose and Throat – Ray A. Arza, DVM
10. Laser Surgery Procedures of the Ear – Louis N. Gotthelf, DVM
11. Periorbital and Eyelid Laser Surgery Procedures – Daniel M. Core, DVM
12. Ophthalmic Lasers for the Treatment of Glaucoma – Noelle La Croix, DVM, Diplomate ACVO, Jay Wayne, PhD
13. Dermatologic Laser Surgery Procedures – David Duclos, DVM, Diplomate ACVD
14. Urogenital and Perianal Laser Surgery Procedures. – William E. Schultz, DVM
15. Oncological Laser Surgery Procedures – Devin Cunningham, DVM F. A. (Tony) Mann, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS, Diplomate ACVECC
16. Laser Photodynamic Therapy Procedures – Katalin Kovács, DVM, PhD
17. Surgical Lasers in Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Small Animal Procedures – David S. Sobel, DVM, MRCVS
18. Laser Neurosurgical Procedures – Gaemia Tracy, DVM

Part III – Laser Surgery in Equines

19. Equine Laser Surgery Procedures – Lloyd P. Tate, Jr., VMD, Diplomate ACVS, DABLS, Kathryn B. Tate, DVM

Part IV – Laser Surgery in Exotics Species

20. Laser Surgery in Small Exotic Animals (Small Mammals, Reptiles, and Avians) – Eva Hadzima, DVM, MVDr , Maros Pazej DVM, MVDr, Katherine Weston, BSc.
21. Laser Surgery in Aquatic Animals (Sea Turtles) – Brooke M. Burkhalter, DVM, Terry M. Norton, DVM, Diplomate ACZM

Part V – Integrating Surgical Lasers in Your Veterinary Practice

22. Tips and Tricks for Veterinary Laser Surgeons – Les Lattin
23. Pain Management in Laser Surgery Procedures – Noel Berger, DVM, MS, DABLS
24. Laser Surgery in the Mobile Practice – Janine Sagris Dismukes, DVM
25. Economic Considerations for Laser Surgery – John C. Godbold, Jr., DVM

Part VI – The Future of Lasers in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery

26. The Future of Lasers in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery – Christopher J. Winkler, DVM, DABLS, VMLSO

• Appendix A: Glossary
• Appendix B: Certifying and Academic Laser Organizations
• Appendix C: Tables of Laser Surgical Settings
• Index

The Authors

Editor

Christopher 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.

Contributors

• Ray A. Arza, DVM
• Jan Bellows, DVM, Diplomate AVDC, ABVP (canine and feline)
• Noel Berger, DVM, MS, DABLS
• David S. Bradley, DVM, FASLMS
• Andrew Brockfield, BSc.
• Brooke M. Burkhalter, DVM
• Daniel M. Core, DVM
• Devin Cunningham, DVM
• Janine S. Dismukes, DVM
• David Duclos, DVM, Diplomate ACVD
• John C. Godbold, Jr., DVM
• Louis N. Gotthelf, DVM
• Eva Hadzima, DVM, MVDr
• Katalin Kovacs, DVM, PhD
• Noelle La Croix, DVM, Diplomate ACVO
• Les “Laser Les” Lattin
• F. A. (Tony) Mann, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS, Diplomate ACVECC
• Terry M. Norton, DVM, Diplomate ACZM
• Maros Pazej, DVM, MVDr
• William E. Schultz, DVM
• Paul Sessa, DVM
• David S. Sabel, DVM, MRCVS
• Kathryn B. Tate, DVM
• Lioyd P. Tate, Jr., VMD, Diplomate ACVS, DABLS
• Gaemia Tracy, DVM
• Peter Vitruk, PhD
• Jay Wayne, PhD
• Katherine Weston, BSc
• Christopher J. Winkler, DVM, DABLS, VMLSO

Available at

• Wiley website
• Blackwell’s website
• Amazon
• Barnes & Noble website