Laser Treatment for Respiratory Papillomatosis

Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is an uncommon illness characterized by the development of tiny, wart-like growths (papillomas) in the respiratory system, which includes the nose, mouth, throat (pharynx), voice box (larynx), windpipe (trachea), different airway channels (bronchi), and lungs.

Papillomas can form anywhere in the respiratory tract, although they most commonly affect the larynx and vocal cords (laryngeal papillomatosis).

Respiratory papillomas are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). They’re usually benign (non-cancerous).

Although some individuals can acquire the virus through intimate contact, the virus can be transmitted from mother to fetus.

Furthermore, because the virus is still present in the tissue, respiratory papillomas tend to reoccur even after they have been removed. This, in turn, puts Papillomatosis sufferers in continual need of frequent check-ups and appropriate therapies, despite the fact that there is now no cure.

Nonetheless, therapy for this condition aim to minimize airway blockage, keep underlying tissues healthy, and maintain voice quality. Laser treatment is always being updated to meet these unique characteristics.

Indeed, the Portable Surgery 810nm Diode Laser System FDA LASER-1.2A proved being efficient enough when it comes to perfectly fulfilling the above mentioned tasks.

The device has been specifically designed to perform better and gentler papillomas removals, even at lower power.

As such, the improved cutting performance makes it ideally suited to all surgical applications namely small, wart-like growths like papillomas .

The LASER-1.2A is also highly recommended by surgeons due to its excellent alignment and precise sighting during treatment. It’s all because of its green targeting laser.

The equipment is aided with a fiber guide laser for more precise results. For starters, it is suitable for a variety of endoscopic applications. Second, these particular fibers are sterilisable, which avoids cross-infections while ensuring a clean and bloodless operational environment.

The above feature is expected to reduce the thermal damage and to its peculiar interaction with hemoglobin.

Additionally, the complete absence of water absorption helps drastically reduce the overheating of the surrounding tissues. This should further reinforce the laser treatment’s efficacy.

Because of all of these sophisticated features, the LASER-1.2 A ensures substantially greater cutting efficacy than infrared lasers.

Lasers are a relatively recent addition to growths’ surgery. However, following their efficacy, laser use and applications have expanded rapidly.

In this article, we discuss the benefits of laser therapy and precisely the efficacy of LASER-1.2 A as a surgical laser device used for Respiratory Papillomatosis removals.

reference: Recurrent respiratory papilloma treatment in the office , Airway Papillomatosis: New Treatments for an Old Challenge

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