Diode Lasers in Neurosurgery

Deals with the general physical bases and comparative bio-tissue effects of the various kinds of surgical laser, safety measures required and legislation concerning powerful lasers. This work also focuses on laser diodes.

They also mention the new and future uses of laser diodes which are currently being developed and which show that this equipment really does represent a new generation of lasers. About 100 colour illustrations and tables are used to explain and underscore the authors' points.

History of the use of lasers in neurosurgery
The physics of lasers
Types of lasers
Physiological data
Laser and safety
Technical data
Neurosurgical applications for diode laser
Future perspectives.