Laser Surgery in Veterinary Medicine

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.

• 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

Laser Surgery in Veterinary Medicine is an essential resource for anyone using surgical lasers in veterinary medicine, including veterinary students, practitioners, and specialists.

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The 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.

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A comprehensive and authoritative reference to procedures, techniques, and equipment for veterinarians using laser surgery for canine, feline, equine, or exotic animal patients 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.

• 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 Laser Surgery in Veterinary Medicine is an essential resource for anyone using surgical lasers in veterinary medicine, including veterinary students, practitioners, and specialists.

Inhalt
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, DABLS

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, DABLS

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