Laser Surgery in Veterinary Medicine
392 pages
Book
- Christopher J. Winkler DVM, DABLS, VMLSO, FASLMS
- Subject: Veterinary Surgery, Orthopedics & Trauma
- Pages: 392
- Audience: Veterinary surgeons, veterinary dentists, veterinary practitioners, and veterinary students
Details
Laser Surgery in Veterinary Medicine is a comprehensive and authoritative reference to procedures, techniques, and equipment for veterinarians using laser surgery for canine, feline, equine, or exotic animal patients.
- 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
Author Biography
Christopher J. Winkler, DVM, DABLS, VMLSO, FASLMS, 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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| Course Length | 392 pages |
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| Details | Table of contentsDedication and Acknowledgments viii About the Editor ix Foreword x Preface xii List of Contributors xv Disclaimer xvii About the Companion Website xviii Part I The Science of Laser Surgery 1 1 Laser Physics and Equipment 3 2 Understanding and Utilizing Power Density 14 3 Laser--Tissue Interaction: Selecting a Laser for Surgery 22 4 The Ideal Laser Scalpel 32 5 Combining Laser Surgery with Laser Therapy (Photobiomodulation) 42 6 Laser Safety in the Operating Theater 52 Part II Laser Surgery in Canines and Felines 61 7 Elective Laser Surgery Procedures 63 8 Oral Laser Surgery Procedures 84 9 Laser Surgery Procedures of the Nose and Throat 99 10 Laser Surgery Procedures of the Ear 106 11 Periorbital and Eyelid Laser Surgery Procedures 116 12 Ophthalmic Lasers for the Treatment of Glaucoma 129 13 Dermatologic Laser Surgery Procedures 141 14 Urogenital and Perianal Laser Surgery Procedures 164 15 Oncological Laser Surgery Procedures 198 16 Laser Photodynamic Therapy Procedures 206 17 Surgical Lasers in Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Small Animal Procedures 217 18 Laser Neurosurgical Procedures 239 Part III Laser Surgery in Equines 245 19 Equine Laser Surgery Procedures 247 Part IV Laser Surgery in Exotics Species 265 20 Laser Surgery Procedures in Small Exotic Animals (Small Mammals, Reptiles, and Avians) 267 21 Laser Surgery in Aquatic Animals (Sea Turtles) 292 Part V Integrating Surgical Lasers in Your Veterinary Practice 313 22 Tips and Tricks for Veterinary Laser Surgeons 315 23 Pain Management in Laser Surgery Procedures 320 24 Laser Surgery in the Mobile Practice 324 25 Economic Considerations for Laser Surgery 327 Part VI The Future of Lasers in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery 335 26 The Future of Lasers in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery 337 Appendix A: Glossary 341 Appendix B: Certifying and Academic Laser Organizations 346 Appendix C: Tables of Laser Settings 347 Index 359 |
| Additional Info | ISBN13: 978-1-119-48598-8 All textbook sales are final. Textbooks are not eligible for refunds or exchanges. |
| Platform | Book |