Thulium Laser
Revolix-What is new?
For the first time a surgical laser is available for soft tissue surgery which unifies all advantageous properties of existing laser principles in a single unit:
Revolix combines the cutting and ablation advantages of the well know CO2 laser – but there is no need for an articulated mirror arm.
Revolix laser radiation achieves excellent haemostasis like the Nd:YAG laser – but there is no risk of deep tissue penetration.
Revolix tissue effect is shallow like the Holimium laser – however there is no trauma. Cutting edges are smooth and clean. In open surgery there is no splattering.
Revolix laser radiation is delivered to the site through flexible fibres – ideal for Endoscopic, Laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery.
Revolix – advantages
Cutting efficiency of soft tissue and haemostasis is superior to any known alternative. Tissue damage is restricted to less than 1 milimetre beneath the cut. Revolix preserve excellent vision to the surgical site. There is no vision impairment due to bleeding, excessive bubble formation, tissue fragments or ruptured tissue. Unlike KTP the surgical situs is free of any visible laser glare. The colour neutral laser safety eyewear does not generate discolouration like KTP. Endoscope lenses remain free from splatter when used in open surgery or in laparoscopy.
Revolix – why is it safe?
In an aqueous medium the laser effect to tissue is restricted to less than 2 milimetres in front of the tip of the fibre. Any tissue further afield is shielded of by the medium. The same mechanism is protecting tissue and organs adjacent to the cut. Any tissue more distant than 2 milimetre is unaffected by the Revolix laser. Opposed to KTP this property eliminates the risk of unintentional tissue damage during laser surgery.
What are the applications?
In urology Revolix gains much attention for its superior performance in vaporization and resection BPH, outpatient treatment of reoccurring bladder tumours, opening of strictures and incisions and tissue preserving excisions.