Endonasal surgical technique that use the nose and nasal sinuses to gain access to benign or malignant brain tumors are now the standard approach in many instituitions. Endoscopic technique allows surgeons the ability to expose tumors in some of the most critical areas of the brain and sinus. By placing small scopes and surgical tools into the soft tissue of the nasal opening, surgeons now can access tumors in these areas.

Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery

During endoscopic pituitary surgery, the surgeon must create a path through the nasal and sinus cavities to the pituitary tumor next to the brain.  Often this exposure can be difficult and controlling bleeding a challenge.  Using the OmniGuide BeamPath CO2 laser fiber, the surgeon now has a unique tool that:

• Cuts soft tissue
• Provides hemostasis and coagulates bleeders
• Clears oozing blood with a constant gas flow
• Minimizes thermal damage

Using traditional technique, the surgeon would utilize a multiple instruments to cut tissue, then coagulate bleeder with electrocautery and then use suction for clearing oozing and pooling blood.  Using the OmniGuide BeamPath CO2 laser fiber, the surgeon has a multi-use device that combines cutting, coagulation and hemostasis, as well as suction when placed through a BeamPath hand-piece.

EndoNasal and Sinus Surgery

Standard technique in endoscopic sinus surgery is to use multiple instruments for cutting, coagulation and suction.  The ideal device would combine:

• Tissue cutting
• Coagulation
• Suction
• Minimal thermal spread

The combination of all these attributes should decrease procedure times, decrease bleeding and minimize instrument exchanges.  The OmniGuide BeamPath CO2 laser fiber is a unique instrument for endonasal procedures, allowing for cutting, coagulation and suction in a BeamPath hand-piece.