Title :
Laser neurosurgery: Past, present, and future
Author :
Cerullo, Leonard J.
Author_Institution :
Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL, USA
fDate :
12/1/1984 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The incorporation of the laser into the neurosurgical armamentarium was surprisingly late in comparison to its use in other precise fields, such as ophthalmology and otolaryngology. Since its arrival, however, a veritable revolution in neurological surgery has taken place. The uses of this instrument, present and future, are discussed in their historical perspective. The author proposes an "ideal" laser for neurosurgery.
Keywords :
Laser biomedical applications; Nervous system; Surgery; Acoustic pulses; Carbon dioxide; Helium; Instruments; Laser modes; Laser surgery; Laser theory; Neurosurgery; Optical control; Optical pulses;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1984.1072314
