Monteris Medical Inc. has raised $3.4 million in equity for a device that enables minimally invasive laser surgery for brain tumors. Monteris’ AutoLITT System received clearance for use in neurosurgery from the FDA last year. The AutoLITT procedure uses an MRI to guide a laser that allows doctors to watch and adjust as they heat glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) tumors, reduce them to a pasty state and remove the tumor.

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A new published research by urologic surgeons at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center presents evidence that a new laser technology used with robotic prostate cancer surgery may reduce the risk of damaging the crucial nerves necessary for erections and urinary continence. Published in the July online issue of the Journal of Endourology, the pilot study is the first to evaluate the CO2 laser for prostate cancer.

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Lutronic, Inc.’s. eCO2 system has received regulatory clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Based on the Controlled Chaos Technology (CCT), this laser offers a safe treatment of deep ablative indications like resurfacing and coagulation of soft tissue, textural irregularities and pigmented lesions. Also, the system is easy to use and has reduced pain and discomfort to the patients. With numerous patents pending, the eCO2 has added features like a software that can select between a random or sequential beam pattern etc.