Overview

This book has become the standard textbook and reference guide to an important and rapidly growing field. It provides a thorough description of the fundamentals and applications of modern laser medicine, discussing in detail the “basics” such as optical and thermal properties of tissue, various types of hard and soft tissue ablation, optical breakdown and its related effects. This book pays special attention to mathematical tools (Monte Carlo simulations, Kubelka–Munk theory) and tried-and-trusted techniques (photobiomodulation, photodynamic therapy, laser-induced interstitial thermotherapy, and more). In turn, the application section reviews clinically relevant methods in modern laser treatment, while the last chapter covers today’s standards for laser safety, with a careful selection of essential guidelines published by the Laser Institute of America. Each chapter closes with a set of problems and solutions, allowing readers to test their acquired knowledge.  This fourth edition has undergone major revisions and updating to reflect the latest developments and references. Major improvements include the addition of 60 color illustrations, a review of the various LASIK techniques in ophthalmology, and a discussion of laser applications in endodontics and implantology. The chapters addressing lasers in ophthalmology, dentistry, urology and dermatology/cosmetics have all been extensively revised and updated.  Its wealth of research photographs, illustrations, tables and comprehensive summaries make this book an essential guide for graduate students, scientists and medical practitioners alike. 

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Author:   Markolf H. Niemz
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   4th ed. 2019
Weight:   0.664kg
ISBN:  

9783030119164

ISBN 10:   3030119165
Pages:   313
Publication Date:   20 May 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Introduction.- Historical Review.- Goal of the Book.- Outlook.- Light and Matter.- Reflection and Refraction.- Absorption.- Scattering.- Turbid Media.- Photon Transport Theory.- Measurement of Optical Tissue Properties.- Questions to Chapter 2.- Interaction Mechanisms.- Photochemical Interaction.- Photothermal Interaction.- Photoablation.- Plasma-Induced Ablation.- Photodisruption.- Questions to Chapter 3.- Medical Applications of Lasers.- Lasers in Ophthalmology.- Lasers in Dentistry.- Lasers in Gynecology.- Lasers in Urology.- Lasers in Neurosurgery.- Lasers in Angioplasty and Cardiology.- Lasers in Dermatology.- Lasers in Orthopedics.- Lasers in Gastroenterology.- Lasers in Otorhinolaryngology and Pulmology.- Questions to Chapter 4.- Laser Safety.- Introduction.- Laser Hazards.- Eye Hazards.- Skin Hazards.- Associated Hazards from High Power Lasers.- Laser Safety Standards and Hazard Classification.- Viewing Laser Radiation.- Eye Protection.- Laser Beam Calculations.- Questions to Chapter 5.- Solutions.  

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Markolf H. Niemz is a full professor of biomedical engineering at Heidelberg University, the oldest university in Germany founded in 1386. He studied physics and bioengineering at Heidelberg University and the University of California at San Diego. He also was a research fellow at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Harvard Medical School. Niemz is the author of several original papers on laser-tissue interactions. His research focuses on ultrashort laser pulses and their applications in ophthalmology and dentistry.  

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