Future applications of lasers in surgery and medicine: a review.
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Journal Article (Review)
The experimental use of lasers in surgery and medicine began only shortly after the development of the first working laser system. However, the development of practical, effective, and safe surgical lasers has been lengthy with many obstacles and delays. Today the laser is used for a wide variety of surgical operations. The fundamental limits and potential for future applications of lasers in surgery and medicine are discussed.
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Cited Authors
- Sliney, DH; Wolbarsht, ML
Published Date
- May 1989
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 82 / 5
Start / End Page
- 293 - 296
PubMed ID
- 2666663
Pubmed Central ID
- 2666663
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1758-1095
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0141-0768
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1177/014107688908200516
Language
- eng