RevoLix - what is the 2micron cw revolution?
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 known CO2 laser - but there is no need for an articulated mirror arm.
RevoLix achieves excellent haemostasis like the Nd:YAG laser - but there is no risk of deep tissue penetration.
RevoLix provides excellent tissue vaporisation - but unlike the KTP laser without the observed significant decrease in efficiency caused by bleaching of the target chromophore.
RevoLix tissue effect is shallow like the Holmium laser - however there is no trauma produced by the laser and cutting edges are smooth and clean. In open surgery there is no splattering.
RevoLix laser radiation is delivered to the surgical site through multi-use flexible fibres- ideal for endoscopic, laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery.
What are the advantages?
Cutting efficiency of soft tissue and haemostasis is superior to any known alternative. Tissue damage is restricted to less than 1 millimetre beneath the cut. RevoLix preserves 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.
