Laser Applications in Medicine: Current Status and Emerging Challenges
A special issue of Biomedicines (ISSN 2227-9059). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomedical Engineering and Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 16 March 2026 | Viewed by 13
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Interests: nonlinear optics; nonlinear materials; lasers; optical fibers; biomedical optics; atmospheric optics; quantum optics
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Dear Colleagues,
The most outstanding invention of the 20th century is the LASER. Theodore Maiman created the first ‘LASER’ (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) in 1960 using an electrical source to energize a solid ruby. When the principle of laser technology became known, development proceeded rapidly. Lasers were first used for medical applications in 1961 to treat skin discoloration and detached retinas. Being faster and less invasive with high precision, lasers have penetrated most medical disciplines over the past half century, including dermatology, ophthalmology, dentistry, otolaryngology, gastroenterology, urology, gynecology, cardiology, neurosurgery, and orthopedics. Medical lasers are characterized by specific wavelengths, power outputs, and pulse durations tailored to target different tissues, and they achieve the desired therapeutic outcomes. Knowledge of the kinetics and dynamics of optical interactions with biological tissues is now almost within the grasp of practitioners. At the same time, basic and applied research is still actively pursued in laboratories worldwide to facilitate further technological developments for more effective clinical applications. The future of lasers in medicine is poised for continued innovation and expansion, driven by technological advancements and a deeper understanding of biological interactions. As the field evolves, the synergy between laser technology and medical expertise will likely yield even more sophisticated and effective treatments, solidifying the role of lasers as indispensable assets in the pursuit of improved health outcomes.
This Special Issue invites contributions describing new methodological aspects of lasers and their applications in medicine. We encourage authors to share their opinions, knowledge, and achievements. In addition, it is essential to present the impact of the latest disclosures on applications in the field of human activity and include examples of new measurement methods. All of this is to improve our scientific understanding of the subject.
Original research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and model studies related to the theme are welcome.
We very much look forward to your submissions.
Dr. Irit Juwiler
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- lasers
- medicine
- surgery
- dermatology
- ophthalmology
- dentistry
- otolaryngology
- gastroenterology
- urology
- gynecology
- cardiology
- neurosurgery
- orthopedics
- tissue types
- biological interactions
- technological advancements
- clinical applications
- health outcomes
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