Temperature-controlled laser photocoagulation of soft tissue: In vivo evaluation using a tissue welding model

Abstract

Tissue temperatures can be controlled during laser photocoagulation of skin. The degree of acute and chronic tissue damage is highly dependent on the temperature during welding. By controlling the tissue temperature during laser procedures, the surgical outcome can be more reliably predicted and reproduced, as compared to the conventional open loop methods. In addition, the use of a TCPC system should significantly reduce the learning curve for photothermal surgical procedures.