Selecting a laser for medical applications involves a comprehensive evaluation of various factors to ensure safety, efficacy, and compatibility with specific procedures. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to select a laser for medical applications:
Laser
Wavelength
Power/Energy
Applications
Nd:YAG
1.064 micron and 1.320 micron
Up to 100 W / up to 3.5 J/pulse
Urology, Tatoo removal, Ophthalmology, Neurosurgery, Gynecology, Cosmetic
Frequency doubled Nd:YAG (Potassium-titanyl-phosphate: KTP)
0.532 micron
Up to 180 W
Urology, Pulmonology
Copper Bromide / vapour
510 nm, 578 nm
Dermatology
Ruby (Q-switched)
694 nm
Fiber Lasers
1040 - 1045 nm
Up to 20 W
Ophthalmology
Ho:YAG
2.1 micron
Up to 100 W
Urology, Orthopedics
Er:YAG
1.54 micron, 2.94 micron
Up to 100 W / Up to 5 J/cm2
Dermatology, Cosmetics
Thulium:YAG / Thulim : silica fiber
1900 nm - 2000 nm
200 W
Urology, Gynecology, Neurosurgery. ENT, Pulmonology
Argon
488 nm, 514 nm
Up to few watts / up to 100 J/cm2
Urology, Tatoo removal, Ophthalmology, Photodynamic Therapy, Dermatology
Dye
577 nm - 680 nm
Up to 120 mJ / up to 12 J/cm2
Urology, Tatoo removal
Alexandrite (Q-switched)
755 nm
Up to 100 mJ
Semiconductor laser
800 nm – 980 nm
Up to 200 W
Urology, Dentistry, Surgery, LLLT
Excimer
190 nm – 350 nm
Up to 400 mJ/cm2
CO2 laser
10.6 micron
Up to 50 W / 100mJ per pulse
Surgery, Urology, Dermatology, ENT
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