Endoscopic capsulotomy by means of laser--a new therapeutic method in cases of capsular contracture.

Abstract

The laser endoscopic capsular technique is a new method introduced to treat patients who develop capsular contracture after the insertion of a breast prosthesis. A capsuloscope was developed in co-operation with M. Boebel (Richard Wolf) to undertake the procedure. Twenty patients have undergone 25 capsulotomies. The technique relieved pain, corrected the deformity and reduced hardness.