Blue Laser Surgery in Laryngology

This book reviews the emerging role of blue laser as a new  treatment modality. Laser surgery has revolutionized the treatment of  patients with voice disorders. The choice of laser is based primarily on  the characteristics of the laser such as wavelength, mode of delivery  and spot size, and on the type of pathology that is being treated.  Recently, a new laser with hybrid characteristics, namely cutting and  hemostatic, has been introduced as the new generation of photoangiolytic  lasers. This new laser—the blue laser with a wavelength of 445 nm—is  gaining popularity as an alternative to the traditional KTP laser.
The  book begins with a review of lasers in laryngology, which is followed  by a discussion of anesthesia considerations in office-based and  OR-based laryngeal surgery. Subsequent chapters detail the surgical  steps needed to be able to perform office-based blue laser procedures  safely, including the mode of application and the use of adjunctive  surgical procedures. These chapters present colored illustrations of  various cases of laryngeal pathology before and after treatment.  Video-recordings of surgeries performed in-office and in the operating  room using the blue laser are included. Finally, the authors cover rare  applications of blue laser therapy in laryngology.
This is an ideal  guide for otolaryngologists and laryngologists, as well as  speech-language pathologists, phoniatricians and other voice therapists  and trainers.