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M Forrer, M Frenz, A D Zweig

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    A new autofocusing system for surgical carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers maintains constant incision depth regardless of target movement. This precision instrument ensures consistent surgical outcomes by controlling a critical parameter for laser surgery.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Surgical Technology
    • Laser Physics

    Background:

    • Precise control of incision depth is critical in laser surgery.
    • Variations in target surface and movement can significantly affect laser drilling depth.
    • Existing surgical laser systems often lack mechanisms for real-time depth control.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and evaluate an autofocusing (AF) system for surgical carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers.
    • To independently control the distance between the laser's focal point and the target surface.
    • To enhance the precision and consistency of laser-induced incisions.

    Main Methods:

    • Constructed an autofocusing system integrated into a surgical CO2 laser handpiece.
    • Utilized a frequency-doubled Nd:YAG laser as a pilot beam for distance measurement.
    • Employed a photometric equilibrium method combined with a spot wobbling technique for distance sensing.

    Main Results:

    • The autofocusing system maintained constant incision depth within 12% across experiments with gelatin and pork skin.
    • The system compensated for distance variations over a 10-mm range.
    • Without autofocusing, drilling depth decreased by up to 75% with similar distance variations.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed autofocusing system significantly improves the precision of surgical CO2 laser applications.
    • Consistent incision depth control is achievable, independent of target surface indentations or movements.
    • This technology offers a valuable advancement for laser-based surgical procedures requiring accurate depth control.