title: Current and future developments in laser surgery.
abstract: Following the first application of the laser in surgery, the development of its instrumentation and techniques in many surgical disciplines has been rapid. An overview is provided of the present and future use of surgical lasers. New laser systems and developments include high-output argon lasers; more miniaturization and flexibility; combinations of lasers; copper and gold head lasers; and selection beam lasers.
mesh_terms: D005135:Eye Protective Devices; D013502:General Surgery / Q000639:trends*; D017324:Hematoporphyrin Derivative; D006415:Hematoporphyrins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy; D010166:Palliative Care; D010778:Photochemotherapy; D012449:Safety; D013523:Surgical Equipment; D013525:Surgical Instruments
chemical_list: D006415:Hematoporphyrins; D017324:Hematoporphyrin Derivative