Case Study Urology Minimally Invasive Surgery For laser ablation in prostate Eric M. Walser, MD
Laser Ablation Hardware and Software Workstation Small 980nm diode laser Readily interfaces with MRI Software: real-time prediction model control features Laser Applicator 1.65mm in diameter and includes a Cooling Catheter and Laser Diffusing Fiber
Laser Applicator Placement
Image confirmation of Laser Applicator placement Sagittal Image Axial image Fiber 1 Fiber 2
Ablation 1 Laser Doses 4.5W for 38 sec 10.5W 37 sec 9W 86 sec 12W 124 sec 20 by 15 mm damage Animation Final Images Visualase Axial images Temperature MapDamage Model
Ablation 2 Laser Doses 4.5 W 54 sec 10.5 W for 150, 121 and 120 sec 30 by 23 mm damage Animation Final Images Visualase Axial images Temperature MapDamage Model
Post Sagittal images
Post Axial image Ablation