Lasers in Surgery and Medicine 13486493 (1993)

American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc.,*

News and Announcements DR. CERULLO’S PRESIDENTIAL COLUMN

Although the number “13” has classically been associated with bad luck, a study of numer- ology indicates that triskaidekaphobia is really not appropriate for the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. For us the Thirteenth An- nual Meeting demonstrated growth, maturation, and hope. The years to come offer challenge and direction. The recent evaluation of the Society’s benefit to its members was undertaken by Associ- ation Management Services through a randomly chosen member survey. Our grades were very good.

Yet internal and external problems, or chal- lenges, face us. From within, we see a declining growth rate with new membership only modestly overcoming attrition through retirement, death, and loss of interest. We see the rise of specialty laser societies in both medical and hard science, which could siphon members, presentations, and publications. Our response has to be to aggres- sively seek new members through new sources- such as students-and with the help of existing members. Our strategy is to continually upgrade our educational fora such as the Annual Meet- ing, the journal, and ASLMS sponsored courses. Our relationship with federal agencies is being strengthened through the Government Liaison Committee and a special “Blue Ribbon Commit- tee.”

Externally, the problems are more vague and, consequently, more difficult to solve. No question, our health care system is riddled with distortions. There is room for improvement. With or without the Clinton health care reform propos- als, our mandate is to provide more effective, less costly, more universal health care through laser technology. We must evaluate our work with hon- est scrutiny, and explore new avenues of more

effective and less invasive methods of treatment. We must learn from one another and apply this knowledge, using our unique technology and es- tablished communications network to better med- ical care.

As we grow and assume the responsibilities of an adult organization, we transcend to ever higher levels of energy. ASLMS ANNUAL MEETING

The Thirteenth Annual Meeting of the Amer- ican Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery was held in New Orleans, Louisiana, April 18-20, 1993. Program Chairman Joseph T. Walsh, Jr., Ph.D., and the 24 Section Chairmen put forth ex- ceptional effort in arranging an informative and stimulating scientific program.

This year, the plenary sessions were orga- nized to present the progression from basic sci- ence research to potential or realized clinical ap- plications. Plenary session talks presented the latest research in laser applications in photore- fractive surgery, burn surgery, treatment of pros- tate disease, angioplasty, and optical imaging, as well as safety issues for laser plumes. The section chairs also succinctly presented recent progress in their respective sub-specialties. In the breakout sessions there were presentations and discussion encompassing all phases of research, develop- ment, and applications of lasers in medicine and surgery. Informative poster and film sessions added greatly to the quality of the meeting.

Awards were presented to several individu- als for outstanding contributions to the advance- ment of lasers in medicine and surgery. The best clinical, basic science, and poster awards were de- termined by the entire program committee. Dr. Brian S. Shaffer, from St. Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, was presented with a

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Fig. 1. Ellet H. Drake, M.D., Secretary, presenting award to Leonard J . Cerullo, M.D., 1992-1993 President.

Fig. 3. Leonard J. Cerullo, M.D., President, presenting award of Honorary Fellowship to Mrs. Caroline S. Mark, Chairman of the Board. A. Ward Ford Memorial Institute.

Fig. 2. Leonard J. Cerullo, M.D., President, presenting award to Joseph T. Walsh, Jr., Ph.D., 1993 Program Chairman.

Fig. 4. Mrs. Caroline S. Mark presenting the William B. Mark Award to James S. McCaughan, Jr., M.D.

plaque for the best clinical original paper, enti- tled “Evolution of Technique and Preliminary Re- sults of Nd:YAG Laser Ablation of the Prostate Using a Right Angle Delivery System vs. TURP: A Randomized Study.” Dr. Charles James Arco- ria, from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas, was presented with a plaque for the best basic science original paper, entitled “Dye Micro- drop Assisted Laser for Dentistry.” The best poster award was presented to Dr. Fardad Mobin from the University of California-Davis, Sacra- mento, California, for his poster entitled “Phar- macokinetics of Zinc Phthalocyanine Tetrasul- fonate in the Tumor-Bearing 9L Gliosarcoma Rat Model.” Student/Resident Research Awards were presented to the following individuals:

Basic Science and Safety Douglas Albagli, Massachusetts Institute of Tech- nology, Cambridge, Massachusetts Abstract: Pressure Generation During Inertially Confined Laser Ablation

Craig M. Gardner, University of Texas/M.D. An- derson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas Abstract: Intrinsic Tissue Fluorescence: Fluores- cence Measurement and Correction by Reflection

Biostimulation Andrea S. Lowe, University of Ulster, Ulster, Northern Ireland Abstract: Effect of Low Intensity Laser Irradia-

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tion Upon Conduction and Skin Temperature in the Human Median Nerve

Cardiovascular Mohammed Sobeh, Royal London HospitalNascu- lar, London, England Abstract: Phototherapy of Vascular Smooth Mus- cle Cells In Vitro

Dentistry Cheryl L. Bailey, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts Abstract: Nd:YAG Laser Excision of a Giant Gin- gival Pyogenic Granuloma of Pregnancy

General S u rgerylGIIG YN Mark A. Laukka, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minne- sota Abstract: Outcome of Nd:YAG Laser Therapy for Duodenal Tumors

Neurosurgery Michael I,. Copeland, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee Abstract: Effects of Various Delivery Parameters Upon Brain Tissue Using the Free Electron Laser

Ophthalmology Colin Smithpeter, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas Abstract: Measurement of Reflectance in Corneal Tissue Irradiated With a Unique CW Holmium Laser

OtolaryngologylPul monary Matthew Sorrell, Vanderbilt University, Nash- ville, Tennessee Abstract: Bacteria Identification of Otitis Media With Fluorescence Spectroscopy

PDTIOncology Richard Palesano, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas Abstract: Effects on Photodynamic Therapy of Varying Oxygen Tension in Normal Rat Livers

Plastic SurgerylDermatology Vicki J. Levine, New York University, New York, New York Abstract: Side Effects of Pulsed Dye Laser I Tattoo Removal With the Q-Switched Ruby Laser and the Nd:YAG Laser: A Comparative Study

Robert A. Sheehan-Dare, General Infirmary, Leeds, England Abstract: Are the Copper Vapour and Frequency Doubled Nd:YAG Lasers Superior to the Argon Laser for Port Wine Stains at Pulse Widths of 30-50 Milliseconds?

Urology Larry T. Sirls, Los Angeles, California Abstract: Visual Laser Assisted Prostatectomy Under Local Analgesia Using Urolase Right An- gle Laser Fiber

Mrs. Caroline S. Mark, Chairman of the Board of the A. Ward Ford Memorial Institute, presented Dr. James S. McCaughan, Jr., of Co- lumbus, Ohio, with the William B. Mark Award. The William B. Mark Memorial Lecture pre- sented this year by Dr. McCaughan was entitled “Clinical Experience with Photodynamic Therapy and the Treatment of Malignancies.”

Dr. Leonard Cerullo presented Penny Smal- ley, R.N. of Chicago, Illinois, with the 1993 Ex- cellence in Nursing Award. Her award lecture was entitled “Lasers in Nursing: Specialty or Uni- versal Practice.”

Dr. Leonard Cerullo and Dr. Leon Goldman presented Mrs. Caroline Mark with a plaque and an original laser etching in recognition of her piv- otal role in the establishment and continuing sup- port of the Society. During the Business Meeting, Mrs. Mark was also elected an Honorary Fellow of the Society for her strong dedication to the ad- vancement of lasers in surgery and medicine.

The Society staff reported a successful meet- ing with a total of 1049 registrants for this meet- ing which included the commercial representa- tives. A total of 62 companies were represented in the Exhibit Hall this year. The companies dis- played the newest technical development in la- sers and supporting products and services. Alain Berinstain from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada was the lucky recipient of the TVNCR prize which was given away in the Exhibit Hall.

The Art of Lasers Exhibit, under the direc- tion of Leon Goldman, M.D. and Timothy Rosio, M.D., was presented in the Exhibit Hall during the Thirteenth Annual Meeting. Artwork and media displayed included laser etchings on paper, glass and lucite, acrylic block effects (internal and external), carving and cutting of wood, paper ce- ramics and metal, stone and geode sculptures, la- sers on photothermal and print film, and 3-dimen-

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sional images created with lasers (holography). In addition, artful use of lasers in medicine was rep- resented by creative photography.

The Society sponsored a Laser Fundamen- tals for Nurses Course and an Advanced Laser Concepts for Nurses Course as well as an Intro- duction to Laser Medical Applications and Laser Safety Course on the day preceding the annual meeting.

The annual banquet was held at the Aquar- ium of the Americas on the New Orleans River- front. Attendees enjoyed a buffet dinner and a New Orleans Jazz Band while they explored the numerous exhibits that featured the sights, sounds and wildlife of aquatic worlds in North, South and Central America. After dinner the at- tendees had the opportunity to enjoy the sights and sounds of the New Orleans French Quarter.

ABSTRACT DEADLINE By now you have received an abstract form

for the Fourteenth Annual Meeting to be held April 8-10, 1994, at the Westin Harbour Castle, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The deadline for submission of abstracts is September 20,1993. We look forward to receiving your abstracts. If addi- tional abstract forms are needed, please contact the central office at 2404 Stewart Square, Wau- sau, Wisconsin 54401, (715) 845-9283.

AUDIOCASSETTES Audiocassettes from the Thirteenth Annual

Meeting are available for purchase from Audio Excellence. If you are interested in purchasing audiocassette tapes, please contact Audio Excel- lence directly at 2501 22nd Avenue North, Suite 1025, St. Petersburg, Florida 33713, (813) 360- 6726.

MEMBER-GET-A-MEMBER CAMPAIGN

Remember that October 31,1993 is the dead- line for the Member-Get-A-Member Campaign. When you help us recruit members through this campaign, you will become eligible for some valu- able rewards at next year's Annual Meeting in Toronto. The rewards are based on the number of members you help recruit, and credit is given for those prospects who have completed application requirements by October 31. Thank you for your help and good luck!

SOCIETY EXHIBITS

The Society will be exhibiting at the meeting of the American Society of Plastic and Recon- structive Surgeons, the Plastic Surgery Educa- tional Foundation and the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons to be held in New Or- leans, Louisiana, September 18-22, 1993. If you plan to attend this meeting, please stop by to see the Society's exhibit.

1994 COURSES

On April 7,1994, prior to the Fourteenth An- nual Meeting, the Society will sponsor three out- standing didactic courses:

*Introduction to Laser Medical Applications and Laser Safety

"Advanced Laser Nursing Course "Basic Laser Nursing Course

1994 EXHIBITS

Exhibit information will be mailed to laser companies in August. If you would like informa- tion in regard to commercial or scientific exhibits, please contact the central office.

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AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR LASER MEDICINE AND SURGERY, INC.

FOURTEENTH ANNUAL. MEETING

Westin Harbour Castle Toronto, Ontario, Canada

April 8, 9, & 10, 1994

DAVID J. GOLDBERG, M.D. - PROGRAM CHAIRMAN Skin Laser Center/Pascack Valley Hospital, Westwood, NJ New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ

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Recent Developments in Diode Lasers Thomas Deutsch, Ph.D. Wellman LaboratoriedMassachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

FDA Regulation of Lasers Richard Felten Food and Drug Administration Rockville, MD

Basic Science & Safety R. Rox Anderson, M.D. Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

BiostimulationlPain Control John A. Goldman, M.D. Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta, GA

Cardiovascular George S. Abela, M.D. Harvard Medical School/ Deaconess Hospital, Boston, MA

Dentistry Robert M. Pick, D.D.S. Northwestern University Dental School Chicago, IL

General SurgerylGIIGYN Joseph J. Pietrafitta, M.D. Abbott Northwestern Hosp. - Mpls., MN Assistant Professor of Surgery Boston University Medical School Boston, MA

Dan C. Martin, M.D. Baptist Memorial Hospital University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN

Neurosurgery Lucia J . Zamorano, M.D., Ph.D. Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

* * MEETING HIGHLIGHTS * * PLENARY SPEAKERS

Reshaping the Human Cornea Stephen Trokel, M.D. Columbia University, New York, NY

Imagery Guided Mininially Invasive Laser Surgery of Deep Head and Neck Tumors Dan J . Castro, M.D. UCLA School of Medicine Los Angeles, CA

SPECIALTY SECTION CHAIRPERSONS

Ne iv Devices/Instrunientation & Regulatory Affairs Douglas E. Ott, M.D. Mercer University School of Medicine Georgia Biomedical, Inc., Macon, G A

NursinglAllied Health Penny J. Smalley, R.N. Chicago, IL

Ophthalni ology Carmen A. Puliafito, M.D. Tufts University School of Medicine New England Eye Canter, Boston, M A

Orthopedic Surgery James G . Garrick, M . D . Center for Sports Medicine St. Francis Memorial Hospital San Francisco, CA

Otolnryngolo~~/Pulnionary Atul C. Mehta, M.D. Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland. OH Municipal Medical Center of Gu,jarat Univzrsity, Ahinadahad. India

Ph o todjnnni ic Therapy /On cology J . Stuart Nelson, M.D. , Ph.D. Beckman Laser Institute CG Mzdical Clinic. university o f California-lrvine lrvine, CA

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Coronary Artery Laser Recanalimtion - Current Update Edward B. Diethrich, M.D. Arizona Heart Institute, Phoenix, AZ

Health Care Regulations Allan Gibofsky, M.D. , J.D. Cornell University School of Medicine Fordham University School of Law New York, NY

Charles J. Gomer, Ph.D. University of Southern California Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, CA

Plastic Surgery/Demiatology Richard E. Fitzpatrick, M.D. University of California, San Diego, CA

Thomas 0. McMeekin, M.D. University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY

Podiatry J.K. Winckelbach, D.P.M. Indianapolis, IN Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine Chicago, IL

Tony Butera, D.P.M. Virginia Podiatric ResidencyiMCV Affiliate, Alexandria, VA

Tissue Welding Lawrence S . Bass, M.D. NYU Medical Center, New York. NY

Urology Michael J. Manyak, M.D. G e o r g e W a s h i n g t o n U n i v e r s i t y Washington, D C

Eric J . Sacknoff, M.D. , F.A.C.S. Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

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1994 STUDENT SUMMER RESEARCH GRANTS

GRANT The $2,000 awards will sponsor student summer research projects related to la- sers in medicine and surgery. Fifteen grants will be avail- able for 1994.

PURPOSE: To promote meri- torious student research re- lated to lasers in medicine and surgery by students and oth- ers who are working towards degrees in relevant fields.

ELIGIBILITY: Undergradu- ates, medical students, individ- uals working toward degrees in relevant fields of medicine, sci- ence, engineering, and nursing,

and graduate students. The stu- dent must be sponsored by an ASLMS member who serves as preceptor of the student’s re- search. Recipients of summer research awards must agree to submit a brief written report of their activities at the end of the summer.

HOW TO APPLY: The appli- cant should submit a letter (‘2 page maximum) describing the proposed research (background, objectives, methods) that will be conducted during the sum- mer of 1994. The ASLMS spon- sor should write a briefletter of

nomination outlining research objectives, facilities available, the present educational status of the applicant, and the appli- cant’s qualifications.

Send applications to: ASLMS 2404 Stewart Square Wausau, WI 54401 (715)-845-9283

DEADLINE: Applications must be postmarked January 15, 1994. Announcement of summer grant winners will take place at the ASLMS an- nual meeting.

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AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR LASER MEDICINE AND SURGERY, INC.

14TH ANNUAL MEETING

APRIL 8, 9, & 10, 1994 WESTIN HARBOUR CASTLE

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA

Eligibility: Undergraduates, graduate students, medical students and others working towards degrees in relevant fields of medicine, science, engineering and nursing. The student must be presenting a paper to be eligible.

Amount of Money: Max: $800.00 (U .S . Funds)

How to Apply: The student should send a brief letter of application with a copy of their abstract form in addition to a letter of nomination from the supervisor who is directing the research to:

ASLMS 2404 STEWART SQUARE

WAUSAU, WI 54401

Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by December 1, 1993.

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M E H C X V SOCIETY FOR LASER MEDICINE AND SURGERY, INC.

14TH ANNUAL MEETING

APRIL 8,9, & 10, 1994 WEXTIN HARBOUR CASTLE

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA

Eligibility: Applicants must be either certified or degreed in the Nursing/Allied Health field OR working toward a degree in the field of NursinglAllied Health. The applicant must be presenting a paper to be eligible.

Amount of Money: Max: $800.00 ( U . S . Funds)

How to Apply: The applicant should send a brief letter of application stating the benefits of their presentation with a copy of their abstract form in addition to a letter of nomination from their supervisor to:

ASLMS 2404 STEWART SQUARE

WAUSAU, WI 54401

Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by December 1, 1993.

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