Prospects of Application of Ultrashort Pulses Laser Sources in Medicine

Purpose: This section reflects the level of influence of laser sources in reducing the harmful effects of various medical procedures, as well as in increasing their efficiency. Current trends of further reduction of the laser procedures invasiveness are analysed, and the method of reducing negative factors by decreasing the laser pulses duration is highlighted. Analysis of the adverse effects of laser treatment in medical operations and procedures: The key factors of intra- and postoperative damage in laser surgery and procedures in urology, dermatology, ophthalmology and dentistry are analysed. The magnitude of these factors when using currently clinically available laser equipment is reflected. Analysis of the possibility of reducing negative factors in subpicosecond and femtosecond laser operations and procedures: The dynamics of the same harmful factors and complications for similar medical procedures using subpicosecond and femtosecond laser radiation have been reviewed. A significant reduction in harmful factors and complications of their application is shown in comparison with the use of currently available medical laser systems. Conclusion: The basic data on harmful factors reduction in urology, dermatology, ophthalmology and dentistry using laser sources with subpicosecond and femtosecond pulses are presented. Prospects for the implementation of laser systems based on ultrashort duration sources in various fields of medicine are considered.