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Diode Laser for Laryngeal Surgery: a Systematic Review.
Helena Hotz Arroyo1, Larissa Neri1, Carina Yuri Fussuma1
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital das Clínicas, School of Medicine, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
|April 21, 2016
Summary
Diode laser is a useful tool for laryngeal surgeries, though ideal parameters require further study. More research is needed to compare diode laser effectiveness against other lasers for laryngeal disease management.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Laser Surgery
- Laryngeal Pathology
Background:
- Diode lasers offer portability and versatility for laryngeal disorder management.
- Current understanding of diode laser application in transoral laser microsurgery, including optimal parameters, outcomes, and adverse effects, remains limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and evaluate the use of diode lasers in laryngeal diseases.
- To clarify ideal diode laser parameters, surgical outcomes, and complications in laryngeal surgery.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of eleven studies on diode laser use in laryngeal surgery.
- Data extraction included patient/lesion characteristics, surgical parameters, and outcomes.
Main Results:
- Most studies suggest diode lasers are effective for various laryngeal pathologies.
- Laser parameters should be adjusted based on surgical goals (vaporization, section, coagulation) and clinical context.
Conclusions:
- The literature has a paucity of studies defining ideal diode laser parameters for laryngeal surgery.
- Diode lasers are a valuable tool for laryngeal surgeries, but further large-scale, comparative studies are necessary.
