Laser Surgery In Veterinary Medicine

Part I The Science of Laser Surgery 1 Laser Physics and Equipment Peter Vitruk 2 Understanding and Utilizing Power Density Noel Berger 3 Laser–Tissue Interaction: Selecting a Laser for Surgery Christopher J. Winkler 4 The Ideal Laser Scalpel Peter Vitruk 5 Combining Laser Surgery with Laser Therapy (Photobiomodulation) David S. Bradley 6 Laser Safety in the Operating Theater Christopher J. Winkler Part II Laser Surgery in Canines and Felines 7 Elective Laser Surgery Procedures Paul Sessa and Andrew Brockfield 8 Oral Laser Surgery Procedures Jan Bellows 9 Laser Surgery Procedures of the Nose and Throat Ray A. Arza 10 Laser Surgery Procedures of the Ear Louis N. Gotthelf 11 Periorbital and Eyelid Laser Surgery Procedures Daniel M. Core 12 Ophthalmic Lasers for the Treatment of Glaucoma Noelle La Croix and Jay Wayne 13 Dermatologic Laser Surgery Procedures David Duclos 14 Urogenital and Perianal Laser Surgery Procedures William E. Schultz 15 Oncological Laser Surgery Procedures Devin Cunningham and F. A. (Tony) Mann 16 Laser Photodynamic Therapy Procedures Katalin Kovács 17 Surgical Lasers in Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Small Animal Procedures David S. Sobel 18 Laser Neurosurgical Procedures Gaemia Tracy Part III Laser Surgery in Equines 19 Equine Laser Surgery Procedures Lloyd P. Tate and Kathryn B. Tate Part IV Laser Surgery in Exotics Species 20 Laser Surgery Procedures in Small Exotic Animals (Small Mammals, Reptiles, and Avians) Eva Hadzima, Maros Pazej, and Katherine Weston 21 Laser Surgery in Aquatic Animals (Sea Turtles) Brooke M. Burkhalter and Terry M. Norton Part V Integrating Surgical Lasers in Your Veterinary Practice 22 Tips and Tricks for Veterinary Laser Surgeons Les “Laser Les” Lattin 23 Pain Management in Laser Surgery Procedures Noel Berger 24 Laser Surgery in the Mobile Practice Janine S. Dismukes 25 Economic Considerations for Laser Surgery John C. Godbold, Jr Part VI The Future of Lasers in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery 26 The Future of Lasers in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Christopher J. Winkler Appendix A: Glossary Appendix B: Certifying and Academic Laser Organizations Appendix C: Tables of Laser Settings Index