Laser assisted vascular welding with real time temperature control

Previous studies in laser assisted vascular welding have been limited by the lack of a reliable end point for tissue fusion. As a means of improving the reproductibility of laser assisted repairs, a system incorporating real time temperature monitoring and closed loop feedback was used.

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