Medical applications of ultra-short pulse lasers
The medical applications for ultra short pulse lasers (USPLs) and their associated commercial potential are reviewed. Short pulse lasers offer the surgeon the possibility of precision cutting or disruption of tissue with virtually no thermal or mechanical damage to the surrounding areas. Therefore the USPL offers potential improvement to numerous existing medical procedures. Secondly, when USPLs are combined with advanced tissue diagnostics, there are possibilities for tissue-selective precision ablation that may allow for new surgeries that cannot at present be performed. Here we briefly review the advantages of short pulse lasers, examine the potential markets both from an investment community perspective, and from the view. of the technology provider. Finally nominal performance and cost requirements for the lasers, delivery systems and diagnostics and the present state of development will be addressed.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Defense Programs (DP) (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 12151
- Report Number(s):
- UCRL-JC-133470-Rev-1; YN0100000; YN0100000; TRN: AH200119%%288
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Society of Photo-Acoustic Engineers, Bio-Laser '99, San Jose, CA (US), 01/21/1999--01/26/1999; Other Information: PBD: 8 Jun 1999
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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