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Evaluation and Installation of Surgical Laser Systems

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Editors:
  1. David B. Apfelberg

    1. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Palo Alto, USA

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. Biophysics, Advantages, and Installation of Laser Systems

    • David B. Apfelberg
    Pages 1-17

  3. Administrative Responsibilities of Laser Surgery: Financial and Legal Aspects

    • Julia A. Kneedler, Judith I. Pfister
    Pages 18-33

  4. Administrative Responsibility for Laser Surgery: Nursing and Administration Roles

    • Carolyn J. Mackety
    Pages 34-53

  5. Implementation and Management of a Laser Program

    • Frances Gray, Harry Mittelman
    Pages 54-68

  6. A Summary of Safety Considerations for the Medical and Surgical Practitioner

    • John A. Holmes
    Pages 69-95

  7. Past, Present, and Future Usage of Lasers in Ophthalmology

    • Edwin E. Boldrey
    Pages 96-126

  8. Past, Present, and Future Usage of Lasers in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

    • Robert H. Ossoff, James A. Duncavage
    Pages 127-149

  9. Past, Present, and Future Usage of Lasers in Gynecology

    • Joseph H. Bellina, Ana C. Fick, Jeff D. Jackson
    Pages 150-179

  10. Past, Present, and Future Usage of Lasers in Clinical Neurosurgery

    • James E. Boggan, Michael S. B. Edwards
    Pages 180-194

  11. Past, Present, and Future Usage of Lasers in General Surgery

    • John A. Dixon
    Pages 195-209

  12. Past, Present, and Future Usage of Lasers in Plastic Surgery, Dermatology, and Podiatry

    • David B. Apfelberg, Morton R. Maser, Harvey Lash, David N. White, Teruko Smith
    Pages 210-228

  13. Past, Present, and Future Usage of the Laser in Urology

    • Barry B. Stein
    Pages 229-242

  14. Past, Present, and Future Usage of Lasers in Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Hemostasis

    • Richard M. Dwyer, Richard G. Block
    Pages 243-251

  15. Hematoporphyrin Photomedicine of Cancer

    • Michael W. Berns
    Pages 252-264

  16. Back Matter

    Pages 265-324
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The advent in the 1960s of the unique and exciting new form of energy called laser brought to medicine a marvelous tool that could accomplish new treatments of previously untreatable disorders as well as improved treat­ ment of mundane problems. This brilliant form of light energy is many times more powerful than the energy of the sun yet can be focused microscopically to spot sizes as small as 30 microns. Lasers can be directed into seemingly inaccessible areas by mirrors or fiberoptic cables or can be directly applied into sensitive areas such as the retina without damage to intervening structures. There has been a rapid proliferation in the use of lasers in all surgical specialties. Starting with bold ideas and experiments of "thought leaders" in each specialty, the application of lasers has evolved into commonplace usage. Beginning with the era when laser presentations and publications were an oddity, now nearly all specialty areas have whole sections of meetings or journals devoted exclusively to laser usage. Laser specialty societies within a specialty have developed and residency training programs routinely instruct trainees in laser techniques. Basic science and clinical experimentation has supported laser knowledge. Laser usage has also become international. Newer wavelengths and accessories have added to the armamentarium of laser usage. Despite the rapid growth in laser interest, no single source exists to instruct the many new laser users in proper, safe, and effective use of this new modality.

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  • Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Palo Alto, USA

    David B. Apfelberg

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