Lasers in Dermatology and Medicine

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xv

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2. Laser/Light Applications in Ophthalmology: Visual Refraction

   • Amit Todani, Mahnaz Nouri, Roberto Pineda

   Pages 1-15

3. Laser/Light Applications in Ophthalmology: Posterior Segment Applications

   • Victor M. Villegas, Timothy G. Murray, Amy C. Schefler, Charles C. Wykoff

   Pages 17-32

4. Laser/Light Application in Ophthalmology: Control of Intraocular Pressure

   • Krishna B. Patel, Michael C. Giovingo, Ramez I. Haddadin, Douglas J. Rhee

   Pages 33-52

5. Laser/Light Application in Dental Procedures

   • Steven Parker

   Pages 53-80

6. Laser/Light Applications in Otolaryngology

   • Carolyn Orgain, Vanessa Rothholtz, Brian J. F. Wong

   Pages 81-113

7. Light/Laser Applications in Gynecology

   • Cornelia Selma de Riese, Roger B. Yandell

   Pages 115-134

8. Laser/Light Applications in General Surgery

   • Raymond J. Lanzafame

   Pages 135-162

9. Laser Applications in Urology

   • Viacheslav Iremashvili, Robert Marcovich

   Pages 163-177

10. Lasers in Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery

    • Andrew Whittaker, John Rawlins, Allyne Topaz, On Topaz, Peter O’Kane

    Pages 179-198

11. Laser/Light Applications in Neurology and Neurosurgery

    • Roberto Diaz, Ricardo J. Komotar, Michael E. Ivan

    Pages 199-210

12. Clinical Laser/Light Applications in Anesthesiology Practice

    • Julie A. Gayle, Ryan Rubin, Alan David Kaye, Elizabeth A. M. Frost

    Pages 211-229

13. Back Matter

    Pages 231-241

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Along with its sister dermatologic volume, this comprehensive textbook of laser technology covers the use of lasers in cardiac procedures, control of intraocular pressure, urological procedures, neurological use, dentistry, gynaecology and surgical applications. Chapters are formatted in an easy to follow format with clear concise sections with bulleted summaries to highlight key points.


Lasers in Dermatology and Medicine: Dental and Medical Applications provides detailed explanations of when lasers can be of use how to use them across a range of medical disciplines. Clinically relevant examples are provided along with relevant images and summary boxes to highlight key points.  It therefore provides a critical resource on the applications and use of lasers across medicine for both the trainee and trained clinician. 

• Lasers in Ophthalmology
• Visual Refraction
• Posterior Segment Applications
• Intraocular Pressure
• Lasers in Dentistry
• Lasers in Otolaryngology
• Lasers in Gynecology
• Lasers in General Surgery
• Lasers in Urology
• Lasers in Cardiology
• Lasers in Neurology
• Lasers in Neurosurgery
• Lasers in Anesthesiology
• conservative orthopedics

• Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, USA

  Keyvan Nouri

Dr. Keyvan Nouri completed a combined undergraduate and medical education program (MMEDIC) at Boston University in 1993, and went on to pursue a dermatology residency at the University of Miami (UM). After residency, his procedural dermatology fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Dermatologic, Laser, and Cosmetic Surgery took place at New York University. As an alternative to the executive MBA, he took part in the Program for Leadership Development (PLD) at Harvard Business School. He is presently, the editor-in-chief of the Lasers in Medical Science journal and the editor of 8 textbooks. He has also authored  290 peer-reviewed scientific articles, 130 book chapters, and various other publications. He has been a recipient of several prestigious honors including: Best Doctors in America, Surgeon of the year for the Florida Society of Dermatologic Surgery and Excellence in International Patient Care and Outreach from the Florida Society of Dermatology.

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