Laser application in neurosurgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Technological innovations based on light amplification created by stimulated emission of radiation (LASER) have been used extensively in the field of neurosurgery.

Methods

We reviewed the medical literature to identify current laser-based technological applications for surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic uses in neurosurgery.

Results

Surgical applications of laser technology reported in the literature include percutaneous laser ablation of brain tissue, the use of surgical lasers in open and endoscopic cranial surgeries, laser-assisted microanastomosis, and photodynamic therapy for brain tumors. Laser systems are also used for intervertebral disk degeneration treatment, therapeutic applications of laser energy for transcranial laser therapy and nerve rege

SUBMITTER: Belykh E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5691557 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature