An extensively revised new edition of a standard reference and textbook on lasers in medicine
Includes a comprehensive set of questions and solutions at the end of each chapter
Describes the latest medical breakthroughs
Serves as an essential guide for graduate students, scientists, and medical practitioners alike
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.
Medical practitioners, scientists and graduate students alike will find this exhaustive survey a vital learning tool. It provides a thorough deillegalscription of the fundamentals and applications in the field of laser-tissue interactions. Basic concepts such as the optical and thermal properties of tissue, the various types of tissue ablation, and optical breakdown and its related effects are treated in detail. The author pays special attention to mathematical tools (Monte Carlo simulations, the Kubelka-Munk theory etc.) and approved techniques (photodynamic therapy, laser-induced interstitial thermotherapy etc.). A section on applications reviews clinically relevant methods in modern medicine using the latest references.
|"Laser-Tissue Interactions” provides a thorough deillegalscription of the fundamentals and applications in this field. Basic concepts such as the optical and thermal properties of tissue, the various types of tissue ablation, and optical breakdown and its related effects are treated in detail. Special attention is given to mathematical tools (Monte Carlo simulations, the Kubelka-Munk theory etc.) and approved techniques (photodynamic therapy, laser-induced interstitial thermotherapy etc.). The part on applications reviews clinically relevant methods in modern medicine using the latest references. The last chapter covers today's standards of laser safety, with a careful selection of essential guidelines published by the Laser Institute of America. Numerous research photographs, illustrations, tables and comprehensive summaries make this book a useful guide for graduate students, scientists, and medical practitioners. New end-of-chapter exercises provide readers with the opportunity to check their understanding of key concepts and techniques.|
Laser-Tissue Interactions by Prof. Dr. Markolf H. Niemz (Heidelberg University) has become the standard reference book in this fast growing field. It addresses basic concepts such as optical and thermal tissue properties, hard and soft tissue ablation, and photobiomodulation. Clinical applications are reviewed according to the latest references. The last chapter covers today's standards of laser safety with a careful selection of essential guidelines published by the Laser Institute of America.
This fourth edition has been completely revised and updated. Color illustrations, summaries, and questionnaires with solutions transform this book into a useful guide for graduate students, scientists, and medical practitioners.
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LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE
This essential work provides a thorough deillegalscription of the fundamentals and applications in the field of laser-tissue interactions. Concepts such as the optical and thermal properties of tissue, and optical breakdown and its related effects, are treated in detail.
This book has become the standard textbook and reference guide to an important and rapidly growing field. It provides a thorough deillegalscription 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.
Introduction.- Historical Review.- Goal of the Book.- Outlook.- Light and Matter.- Re ection 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.
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.
Über den Autor
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.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction.- Historical Review.- Goal of the Book.- Outlook.- Light and Matter.- Re¿ection 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 Classi¿cation.- Viewing Laser Radiation.- Eye Protection.- Laser Beam Calculations.- Questions to Chapter 5.- Solutions.
Klappentext
This book has become the standard textbook and reference guide to an important and rapidly growing field. It provides a thorough deillegalscription 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, KubelkäMunk 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.
