Thesis Title Picosecond laser procedures to enhance the efficacy of tissue resection (October 2015 to March 2019) The aim of this research is to enhance the application of ultrafast lasers in minimally invasive colon surgery procedures for potentially easier and precise removal of polyps/cancerous tissue with minimal thermal damage (bowel perforation) to surrounding tissue. Working with clinicians the aim is to enhance the application of lasers in minimally invasive procedures for improved treatment and patient survivability of diseases with particular focus on tumour removal in cancer.
Optimized laser process parameters for tissue resection. Performed ultrafast NIR and Green laser ablation on porcine colon and sheep lung Designed and developed a negative curvature hollow core fibre based ultrashort pulse delivery system for tissue surgery. Analysed the ablated tissue using white light 3D profilometer.