Research in the use of laser energy to resect atherosclerotic peripheral vascular disease continues to progress in different areas. This paper will discuss technical aspects of delivery systems for laser energy in peripheral vessels. We will report on our experience with laser angioscopy for visualization and endoscopic resection of atherosclerotic plaque in human and porcine cadaver vessels, and speculate on the direction of future studies to use laser therapy in the semi-invasive treatment of peripheral atherosclerosis.
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