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More About This Title Laser Surgery in Veterinary Medicine
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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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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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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
