METHOD OF POSITIONING A SURGICAL LASER FIBER AND SURGICAL LASER FIBER POSITIONING ARRANGEMENT INCLUDING A FLEXIBLE INTRODUCER SLEEVE FOR IMPLEMENTING THE POSITIONING METHOD
A method for positioning a surgical laser fiber to facilitate delivery of therapeutic light to a tissue utilizes a flexible insertion sleeve to protect a scope as the fiber and sleeve are guided to a treatment site past bends in the scope. The fiber and sleeve are fixed relative to the scope by a fiber lock. The sleeve may include holes and/or other optional features to protect the fiber or scope during insertion and treatment.
