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Case Studies

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All in a day’s work: CO2 surgical lasers for multiple procedures

By Christopher J. Winkler, DVM | June 2019

In my practice, I’m often asked by clients if I might get multiple things done in a single procedure. In patients like Winston, who presented for neuter, the opportunity to prevent worsening of both brachycephalic airway syndrome (BAS) and a left third-eyelid gland prolapse should certainly be communicated and encouraged to the client.

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dog laser bladder surgery

Using CO2 laser cystotomy to remove urinary bladder polyps in a dog

By Jakub Kaczmarek, DVM | March 2019

Due to high vascularity, good visualization during a surgical procedure can be difficult. The CO2 laser provides very good and safe hemostasis during this type of procedure. Combined with other benefits (such as reduced inflammation and postoperative pain among others), the laser is a great tool, allowing both surgeon and patient to benefit.

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Why CO2 laser performs well in soft tissue surgeries

By Peter Vitruk, PhD, MInstP, CPhys | February 2019

Laser surgery is in high demand by pet owners. Thousands of veterinarians around the globe have transitioned to CO2 laser surgery, as it has numerous clinical benefits for patients and brings additional revenues to the practice.

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prolapsed vaginal hyperplasia laser surgery

Removal of prolapsed vaginal hyperplasia

By William E. Schultz, DVM | January 2019

Belle, a two-year, nine-month-old Cane Corso, had a history of a prolapsed vaginal hyperplasia at her last cycle and it repeated at the current cycle. It was decided to remove the prolapsed hyperplastic tissue with the laser.

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Laser Feline Perineal Urethrostomy

Feline Perineal Urethrostomy

By William E. Schultz, DVM | December 2018

Although not as often as in the past, cats still develop urinary obstruction and urethrostomy is necessary. During a conventional scalpel procedure, visualization may be compromised due to hemorrhage from several areas. Therefore, in our clinic, we utilize our Aesculight CO2 laser for this procedure.

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periodontal veterinary laser

Periodontal surgery is improved using CO2 laser

By Noel Berger DVM, MS, DABLS | November 2018

Using a CO2 laser for oral surgery is a revolutionary concept today just as using digital imaging instead of emulsion technology was 20 years ago. It can be difficult to imagine going back to using chemistries to process radiographs, and it may be just as difficult to imagine using cold, hard steel for oral surgery instead of using a CO2 laser for oral surgery!

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Bowenoid in situ carcinoma in cats: CO2 laser treatment

By David D. Duclos, DVM, DACVD | October 2018

Feline bowenoid in situ carcinoma (BISC), also known as multicentric squamous cell carcinoma in situ, is an uncommon premalignant neoplasm histologically similar to Bowen’s disease in humans. BISC lesions are marked by irregular epidermal and follicular hyperplasia with hyperkeratosis and full-thickness epidermal dysplasia.

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Soft tissue laser dentistry science, safety, and education

Soft tissue laser dentistry science, safety, and education

By Noel Berger, DVM, MS; Martin Kaplan, DMD; and Peter Vitruk, PhD | September 2018

By Noel Berger, DVM, MS; Martin Kaplan, DMD; and Peter Vitruk, PhD For The Education Center Originally Published In Veterinary Practice News, September 2018 –Download as a PDF Surgical lasers…

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What a veterinary surgeon needs to know

What a new CO2 laser surgeon needs to know: A graduate’s take

By Cameron Henke, DVM, and Paul Sessa, DVM | August 2018

We all understand that in a veterinary clinic, time is money, and this is where the CO2 laser comes in so handy. The concept of minimizing oozing and bleeding allowing for better visualization of tissue planes and the surgical field has maximized my efficiency as a new surgeon.

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