{"product_id":"laser-surgery-in-veterinary-medicine-isbn-9781119486015","title":"Laser Surgery in Veterinary Medicine","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents a state-of-the-art guide to using laser surgery in veterinary practice, from theory and procedures to techniques and equipment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocuses 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\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDraws on the experience of more than 20 experts in various areas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides practical advice for incorporating laser surgery into the veterinary practice, with the heart of the book devoted to specific surgical procedures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes specific recommendations for laser settings and techniques for the procedures discussed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers video clips demonstrating surgical techniques on a companion website \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaser Surgery in Veterinary Medicine\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource for anyone using surgical lasers in veterinary medicine, including veterinary students, practitioners, and specialists.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDedication and Acknowledgments viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Editor ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Contributors xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisclaimer xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website xviii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I The Science of Laser Surgery 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Laser Physics and Equipment 3\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeter Vitruk\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Understanding and Utilizing Power Density 14\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNoel Berger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Laser–Tissue Interaction: Selecting a Laser for Surgery 22\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristopher J. Winkler\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 The Ideal Laser Scalpel 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeter Vitruk\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Combining Laser Surgery with Laser Therapy (Photobiomodulation) 42\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid S. Bradley\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Laser Safety in the Operating Theater 52\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristopher J. Winkler\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Laser Surgery in Canines and Felines 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Elective Laser Surgery Procedures 63\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaul Sessa and Andrew Brockfield\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Oral Laser Surgery Procedures 84\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJan Bellows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Laser Surgery Procedures of the Nose and Throat 99\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRay A. Arza\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Laser Surgery Procedures of the Ear 106\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLouis N. Gotthelf\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Periorbital and Eyelid Laser Surgery Procedures 116\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaniel M. Core\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Ophthalmic Lasers for the Treatment of Glaucoma 129\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNoelle La Croix and Jay Wayne\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Dermatologic Laser Surgery Procedures 141\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid Duclos\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Urogenital and Perianal Laser Surgery Procedures 164\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilliam E. Schultz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Oncological Laser Surgery Procedures 198\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDevin Cunningham and F. A. (Tony) Mann\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Laser Photodynamic Therapy Procedures 206\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKatalin Kovács\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Surgical Lasers in Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Small Animal Procedures 217\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid S. Sobel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Laser Neurosurgical Procedures 239\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGaemia Tracy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Laser Surgery in Equines 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Equine Laser Surgery Procedures 247\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLloyd P. Tate and Kathryn B. Tate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Laser Surgery in Exotics Species 265\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Laser Surgery Procedures in Small Exotic Animals (Small Mammals, Reptiles, and Avians) 267\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEva Hadzima, Maros Pazej, and Katherine Weston\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Laser Surgery in Aquatic Animals (Sea Turtles) 292\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrooke M. Burkhalter and Terry M. Norton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V Integrating Surgical Lasers in Your Veterinary Practice 313\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Tips and Tricks for Veterinary Laser Surgeons 315\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLes “Laser Les” Lattin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Pain Management in Laser Surgery Procedures 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNoel Berger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Laser Surgery in the Mobile Practice 324\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJanine S. Dismukes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Economic Considerations for Laser Surgery 327\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn C. Godbold, Jr\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI The Future of Lasers in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery 335\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 The Future of Lasers in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery 337\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristopher J. Winkler\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Glossary 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Certifying and Academic Laser Organizations 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Tables of Laser Settings 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 359\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Editor\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher J. Winkler, DVM, DABLS, VMLSO,\u003c\/b\u003e is a general practice veterinarian and veterinary laser surgeon at Suffolk Veterinary Group Animal Wellness and Laser Surgery Center in Selden, New York, USA.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive and authoritative reference to procedures, techniques, and equipment for veterinarians using laser surgery for canine, feline, equine, or exotic animal patients\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is a state-of-the-art reference to using surgical lasers to treat animal patients. 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