Laser-Tissue Interactions: Fundamentals and Applications (Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering) [Hardcover]

Markolf H. Niemz (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3540405534 | ISBN-13: 978-3540405535 | Publication Date: December 5, 2003 | Edition: 3rd enlarged ed.

"Laser-Tissue Interactions” provides a thorough description of the fundamentals and applications in this field. Basic concepts such as the optical and thermal properties of tissue, the various types of tissue ablation, and optical breakdown and its related effects are treated in detail. Special attention is given to mathematical tools (Monte Carlo simulations, the Kubelka-Munk theory etc.) and approved techniques (photodynamic therapy, laser-induced interstitial thermotherapy etc.). The part on applications reviews clinically relevant methods in modern medicine using the latest references. The last chapter covers today's standards of laser safety, with a careful selection of essential guidelines published by the Laser Institute of America. Numerous research photographs, illustrations, tables and comprehensive summaries make this book a useful guide for graduate students, scientists, and medical practitioners. New end-of-chapter exercises provide readers with the opportunity to check their understanding of key concepts and techniques.

Editorial Reviews

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From the reviews:

"... the author has provided a comprehensive background with examples describing the basics of laser-tissue interaction ... an extremely useful reference companion." Lasers in Surgery and Medicine

From the reviews of the third edition:

"This book has become a standard reference and textbook … . It provides a thorough description of the fundamentals and applications of modern laser medicine. … Numerous research photographs, illustrations, tables, and comprehensive summaries make this book a useful guide for graduate students, scientists, and medical practitioners. ... There is no doubt that this book will fulfill a need for all of us working in the field of lasers in medicine, and I expect that it will be received very well." (Yvon Renotte, Physicalia, Vol. 57 (3), 2005)

From the Back Cover

Laser–Tissue Interactions by M.H.Niemz has become a standard reference and textbook in this rapidly growing field. It provides a thorough description of the fundamentals and applications of modern laser medicine. Basic concepts, such as optical and thermal properties of tissue, the various types of tissue ablation, and optical breakdown and its related effects, are treated in detail. Special attention is given to mathematical tools (Monte Carlo simulations, the Kubelka–Munk theory etc.) and well-proven techniques (photodynamic therapy, laser–induced interstitial thermotherapy, etc.). The part on applications reviews clinically-relevant methods in laser treatment using the latest references. The last chapter covers today's standards of laser safety with a careful selection of essential guidelines published by the Laser Institute of America. Numerous research photographs, illustrations, tables, and comprehensive summaries make this book a useful guide for graduate students, scientists, and medical practitioners. This third edition has been completely revised, and expanded, including the addition of 40 comprehensive questions and solutions providing readers the chance to immediately test their understanding and also to prepare for related exams.                                   From the reviews of an earlier edition -                                                                          "... the author has provided a comprehensive background with examples describing the basics of laser-tissue interaction ... an extremely useful reference companion." Lasers in Surgery and Medicine --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 308 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 3rd enlarged ed. edition (December 5, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540405534
• ISBN-13: 978-3540405535
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,604,112 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #62 in Books > Medical Books > Medicine > Lasers in Medicine

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, June 12, 2002

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Huck, Alexandra (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Laser-Tissue Interactions: Fundamentals and Applications (Biological and Medical Physics) (Hardcover)

This is an excellent book for anyone working in this field. The book covers everything from the basic theory to the latest applications. Detailed descriptions of each type of interaction mechanism and detailed references on each type of application are given. The second edition has been completely revised and updated. Highest ratings by Prof. Berns and Prof. van Gemert in their own classes. A MUST for your book shelf.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Concise and Practical, July 8, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Laser-Tissue Interactions: Fundamentals and Applications (Paperback)

This book provides a concise review of laser-tissue interaction. It begins by introducing a brief theoretical foundation in tissue optics and moves on to describing various interaction and ablation mechanisms. The chapters are very well organized, the materials are well presented, and equations are used only when necessary. A large chapter is dedicated to introducing various medical applications of lasers in different clinical fields. The materials in this book are very suitable for scientists, engineers, and physicians involved in biomedical optics. However, since the release of this book, significant progress has been made in this area, which requires the author to substantially update information and development in the next edition.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars slow shipping......, September 22, 2009

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X. Kang "laserexpert" (MD, usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Laser-Tissue Interactions: Fundamentals and Applications (Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering) (Paperback)

I placed an order on Aug, 21st, but now it is Sep, 21st already...I have not received my book!!!!!!!!!!!