Promising Laser Fiber Systems For Surgery.

Different laser-optical waveguide laser system suitable for effectiv tissue ablation are analysed. The emphasis is made on excimer, erbium, CO and CO2 lasers operating with optical fibers or hollow metal waveguides.

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