Lasers in Surgery and Medicine

Papers
(The median citation count of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)
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Safety of a 1064‐nm robotic laser system for noninvasive lipolysis of the flanks22
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In Vivo Time‐Resolved Fluorescence Detection of Liver Cancer Supported by Machine Learning19
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Multiphoton Microscopy Assessment of Healing From Tendon Laceration and Microthermal Coagula in a Rat Model16
Theoretical and in vivo investigations of morphology and concentration of gold nanoparticles for laser surgery15
Histological evaluation of monopolar and bipolar radiofrequency microneedling treatment in a porcine model15
Monitoring lesion activity on primary teeth with CP‐OCT and SWIR reflectance imaging15
Defining the Treatment Window: Early Versus Late Pulsed Dye Laser Therapy for Posttraumatic and Surgical Scars in Asian Patients15
Modified 5‐aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy reduces pain and improves therapeutic effects in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma mouse model14
Efficacy of laser hair removal in hidradenitis suppurativa: A systematic review and meta‐analysis14
Intraoral laser hair removal: A scoping review13
Transmission Laser Speckle Contrast Imaging Combined With Optical Clearing Using Magnetic Resonance Contrast Agents12
Low‐intensity cold atmospheric plasma reduces wrinkles on photoaged skin through hormetic induction of extracellular matrix protein expression in dermal fibroblasts12
Noninvasive in vivo characterization of laser‐induced microscopic treatment zones: A new standard procedure12
3D Finite Element Modeling of Femtosecond Laser Trabeculotomy11
Comparison of Er:YAG and CO2 laser therapy for women with stress urinary incontinence11
Modeling pulsed dye laser treatment of psoriatic plaques by combining numerical methods and image‐derived lesion morphologies11
Efficacy and Safety of 577‐nm Yellow Laser in the Treatment of Pigmented Epidermal Lesions11
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Feasibility of moxifloxacin and proflavine dual fluorescence imaging for detecting gastrointestinal neoplastic lesions: A prospective study10
One‐Year Follow‐Up of Acne Vulgaris Patients Treated With Nonablative Monopolar Radiofrequency: Efficacy and Safety Assessment9
Experimental determination of shear stresses on an artificial transcoelomic metastasis model using optical tweezers: A comparison with numerical simulation9
Segmentation of laser induced retinal lesions using deep learning (December 2021)9
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Introduction to special dermatology plastic surgery issue9
The 730 nm Picosecond Titanium Sapphire Laser for Treatment of Kratom‐Induced Hyperpigmentation9
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Correction to “Analysis of Penetration Depth and Healing Process of a Needleless Laser Lancet Using Swept‐Source Optical Coherence Tomography”9
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Hyperbaric phototherapy augments blood carbon monoxide removal8
Balloon‐assisted laser application for endoscopic treatment of biliary stricture8
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Treatment of Cutaneous Collagenous Vasculopathy With Pulsed Dye Laser8
High energy, double pass helium plasma dermal resurfacing: A prospective, multicenter, single‐arm clinical study8
Successful Multi‐Modal Laser Intervention and Histopathological Evaluation of Multiple Glomangiomas8
Impact of residual air trap in balloon on laser treatment of tubular tissue8
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The Efficacy and Safety of Synchronized Radiofrequency and High Intensity Facial Electrical Stimulation in Improving Facial Skin Laxity and Quality in Asians8
Nonlinear absorption‐based analysis of energy deposition in melanosomes for 532‐nm short‐pulsed laser skin treatment8
Evaluation of a Novel Ablative 1940 nm Pulsed Laser for Skin Rejuvenation8
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Nonablative monopolar radiofrequency for the reduction of facial pores and sebum excretion in Thai patients: A novel approach7
Combining superpulse dynamic CO2 laser and supramolecular salicylic acid in the treatment of dense comedones with higher clearance in a shorter time: A prospective, randomized, split‐face c7
Assessment of a 3050/3200 nm fiber laser system for ablative fractional laser treatments in dermatology7
A prospective pilot study to assess for histologic changes on vulvar biopsies in postmenopausal women with lichen sclerosus treated with fractionated CO2 laser therapy7
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Physician Level Assessment of Hirsute Women and of Their Eligibility for Laser Treatment With Deep Learning7
Analysis of port‐wine birthmark vascular characteristics by location: Utility of optical coherence tomography mapping7
Investigating the efficacy of a fractionated 1927 nm laser for diffuse dyspigmentation and actinic changes7
Laser‐assisted topical delivery of vismodegib reduces hedgehog gene expression in human basal cell carcinomas in vivo7
Treatment of Iron‐Induced Cutaneous Hyperpigmentation With Energy‐Based Devices7
Comparison of Topical 5‐Aminolevulinic Acid Photodynamic Therapy With the Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure for Patients With Cervical High‐Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Neoplasia: A Prospectiv7
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The effect of a restricted diet on the results of fractional microneedle radiofrequency therapy: A comparison of vegan and omnivorous participants in terms of the antiaging effect of radiofrequency th7
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Comparative study of 1064 nm nanosecond, 1064 nm picosecond, 755 nm, and 595 nm lasers for tattoo removal: An essential role by macrophage6
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Correction to “Treatment of periorbital wrinkles using thermo‐mechanical fractional injury therapy versus fractional non‐ablative 1565 nm laser: A comparative prospective, randomized, double‐arm, cont6
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Introduction to the 2024 special dermatology plastic surgery issue6
Quantitative investigation of laser ablation based on real‐time temperature variations and OCT images for laser treatment applications6
Assessment of a novel biliary‐specific near‐infrared fluorescent dye (BL‐760) for intraoperative detection of bile ducts and biliary leaks during hepatectomy in a preclinical swine model6
Efficacy and safety of low‐dose oral isotretinoin monotherapy versus combined therapy with picosecond laser for the treatment of acne scars in Asian population6
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A Computational Study on Effects of PID Temperature Target and RF Frequency for PID‐Controlled Nonablative RF Cosmetic Systems6
“Photon recycling” can enhance cutaneous response to lasers: A pilot human study6
High‐contrast visualization of human skin cancers with combined reflectance confocal and moxifloxacin‐based two‐photon microscopy: An ex vivo study6
Fractional laser‐assisted administration of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells to reduce hypertrophic scars in rabbit ears6
Treatment of burn hypertrophic scar with fractional ablative laser‐assisted drug delivery can decrease levels of hyperpigmentation6
Safety and Effectiveness of a New 532 nm, Long Pulse‐Duration, Variable Pulse Structure Laser for Treatment of Poikiloderma of Civatte6
980 nm laser endo‐perivenous treatment of lower limb reticular veins and telangiectasias. Technical notes6
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Lateral image reconstruction of optical coherence tomography using one‐dimensional deep deconvolution network5
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Modified painless photodynamic therapy for facial multiple actinic keratosis in China: A prospective split‐face control study5
Assessment of tissue‐specific changes in structure and function induced by in vivo skin/skull optical clearing techniques5
Association Between Acquired Bilateral Nevus of Ota‐Like Macules Patients' Clinical Characteristics and Melasma Induction/Exacerbation After Q‐Switched Laser: A Decadal Comparative Study of 2675 Chine5
Effective treatment of corticosteroid‐induced facial erythema using fractional radiofrequency microneedling5
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Blue Light Compromises Bacterial β‐Lactamases Activity to Overcome β‐Lactam Resistance5
Optical Effects of Focused Fractional Nanosecond 1064‐nm Nd:YAG Laser: Techniques of Application on Human Skin5
Injectable ice slurry for reducing pericardial adipose tissue5
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HeaLED: Assessment of skin healing under light‐emitting diode (LED) exposure—A randomized controlled study versus placebo5
Efficacy of pulsed dye laser combined with fractional CO2 laser in the treatment of pediatric burn scars5
Outcomes of Temperature‐Controlled Radiofrequency in Treating Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus: A Pilot Study5
Evaluating the effect of pulse energy on femtosecond laser trabeculotomy (FLT) outflow channels for glaucoma treatment in human cadaver eyes5
A pilot feasibility study to assess vascularity and perfusion of parathyroid glands using a portable hand‐held imager5
Optical, flow, and thermal analysis of a phototherapy extracorporeal membrane oxygenator for treating carbon monoxide poisoning5
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Fractional CO2‐laser versus microneedle radiofrequency for acne scars: A randomized, single treatment, split‐face trial5
Largest comparative analysis: Novel large spot size 595 nm, high‐energy, pulsed dye laser reduces number of treatments for improvement of adult and pediatric port wine birthmarks5
In‐office KTP laser treatment for laryngeal pathologies: 5‐years outcomes5
Safety Assessment of a 1940 nm Tm:YAP Laser for Fractional Skin Ablation in a Swine Model5
Neutrophils and their extracellular traps impair ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser‐induced dermal remolding in mice5
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Adaptability of melanocytes post ultraviolet stimulation in patients with melasma5
Novel 40 µm spot size 3050/3200 nm DFG laser versus CO2 laser for laser‐assisted drug delivery4
Regenerative Retinal Laser and Light Therapies (RELITE): Proposal of a New Nomenclature, Categorization, and Trial Reporting Standard4
Needle‐free jet injection‐induced small‐droplet aerosol formation during intralesional bleomycin therapy4
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Comparison of quartz and sapphire optical chambers for infrared laser sealing of vascular tissues using a reciprocating, side‐firing optical fiber: Simulations and experiments4
Histological examination of skin tissue in the porcine animal model after application of a new monopolar radiofrequency4
Photobiomodulation self‐treatment at home after rotator cuff arthroscopic repair accelerates improvement in pain, functionality, and quality of life: A double‐blind, sham‐controlled, randomized clinic4
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Photoacoustic discrimination of antibiotic‐resistant and sensitive Staphylococcus aureus isolates4
The 595‐nm Wavelength Pulsed Dye Laser for Pediatric Port‐Wine Birthmarks and Infantile Hemangiomas: A Systematic Review4
Optical penetration models for practical prediction of femtosecond laser ablation of dental hard tissue4
Exploring the Impact of Non‐Ablative Erbium Laser Therapy on Recurrent Vaginal Candidiasis4
Selective neural inhibition via photobiomodulation alleviates behavioral hypersensitivity associated with small sensory fiber activation4
Optical coherence tomography‐guided Nd:YAG laser treatment and follow‐up of basal cell carcinoma4
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Verifying the outcomes of artesunate plus 595‐nm PDL in hypertrophic scars via determining BMP‐7 and Fas level in model rabbits4
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Real‐time tissue perfusion assessment using fluorescence imaging topography scanning system: A preclinical investigation4
Efficacy of Alexandrite Laser in the Treatment of Pigmented Actinic Keratoses: A Pivotal Study4
Multimodal feedback systems for smart laser osteotomy: Depth control and tissue differentiation4
Histologic Effects of Fractional Lasers and Energy‐Based Devices on Intradermally Injected Hyaluronic Acid Filler for Improving Skin Smoothness4
Impact of Fractional Ablative Laser Therapy on Function, Symptoms, and Quality of Life in the Management of Traumatic Scars: A Review4
Differentiation of Tumors of the Upper Respiratory Tract Using Optical Metabolic Imaging4
Possible Number of Recommended Sessions and Influential Factors of Hematoporphyrin Monomethyl Ether Photodynamic Therapy for Pulsed Dye Laser‐Resistant Facial Port‐Wine Stain4
Complications of Chemical Peels, Lasers, and Energy‐Based Device Procedures Performed by Core Cosmetic Physicians: A Retrospective Analysis4
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Electrochemical lipolysis of subcutaneous adipose tissue in a porcine animal model4
Optical coherence tomography for in vivo longitudinal monitoring of artificial dermal scaffold4
Combination Laser Treatment in Procedural Management of Congenital Melanocytic Nevi4
A Randomized Placebo‐Controlled Clinical Trial of Vascular Photobiomodulation in Hospitalized Patients With Sepsis4
Sub‐diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy Combined With Machine Learning Method for Oral Mucosal Disease Identification4
Treatment of pyogenic granuloma in children with a 595 nm pulsed dye laser: A retrospective study of 212 patients4
Objective monitoring of laser tattoo removal in human volunteers using an innovative optical technique: A proof of principle4
Investigations of Laser‐Assisted Renal Denervation for Treatment of Resistant Hypertension3
Efficacy of Erbium and CO2 Genital Laser Treatment on Genitourinary Syndrome in Female Patients After Breast Cancer: A Scoping Review3
Efficacy of non‐ablative 1927‐nm fractional thulium fiber laser for the treatment of Becker's nevus: Intra‐ and interobserver agreement study3
Introduction 2025 Special Dermatology Plastic Surgery Issue3
Comments on “Melasma treatment with a 1064 nm, picosecond‐domain laser with a fractionated multibeam lens array”3
Morphologic and molecular biologic analyses of the skin rejuvenation effect of the fractional 1064‐nm picosecond laser: An animal study3
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Structural design optimization and lipolytic effect prediction of vacuum suction cryolipolysis applicator: Simulation study3
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Correlation between the efficacy of picosecond‐domain laser treatment for solar lentigo and the vascularity in the upper dermis using optical coherence tomography angiography in Asian women3
Efficacy and safety of fractional 1064‐nm picosecond laser for atrophic traumatic and surgical scars: A randomized, single‐blinded, split‐scar‐controlled study3
Long‐term improvement in the appearance of hypertrophic scars following a single treatment with acoustic subcision—A single center proof‐of‐concept study3
Use of Optical Coherence Tomography to Assess Properties of Cutaneous Defects Following Radiofrequency Microneedling and Laser Treatment3
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Jet‐injection assisted photodynamic therapy for superficial and nodular basal cell carcinoma: A pilot study3
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Picosecond 532 nm Laser: An Optimal Device for the Reduction of Acquired Agminated Nevi3
Development of a microstructured tissue phantom with adaptable optical properties for use with microscopes and fluorescence lifetime imaging systems3
Novel Applicator Utilizing HIFES and Enhanced Synchronized Radiofrequency+ for Subcutaneous Fat Reduction: Porcine Model Study3
Efficacy and safety of picosecond 755‐nm alexandrite laser for treatment of nevus of Ota in Taiwanese children: A retrospective study3
Ablative Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment With and Without Oral Isotretinoin: A Study on Side Effects and Acne Scars Improvement in Southeast Asians3
Optical Coherence Tomography Enables the Depth‐Resolved Measurement of Cilia Beat Frequency in Ex Vivo Human Fallopian Tubes3
ALA‐PDT regulates macrophage M1 polarization via ERK/MAPK‐NLRP3 pathway to promote the early inflammatory response3
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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a swine model using a novel near‐infrared fluorescent IV dye (BL‐760)3
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Influence of tissue desiccation on critical temperature for thermal damage during Er:YAG laser skin treatments3
Relative perfusion index: An objective, quantitative and noninvasive method for evaluating the severity of keloids3
Photo‐mediated ultrasound therapy for the treatment of retinal neovascularization in rabbit eyes3
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Measurements of hair temperature avalanche effect with alexandrite and Nd:YAG hair removal lasers3
Transforming the treatment of psoriasis to the 21st century: Detecting subclinical therapeutic response to secukinumab using optical coherence tomography as a prognostic indicator3
Utility of high‐resolution ultrasound in measuring subcutaneous fat thickness3
Treatment of Acne With a 1726 nm Laser, Air Cooling, and Real‐Time Temperature Monitoring, Software‐Assisted Power Adjustment to Achieve a Temperature Endpoint With Selective Sebaceous Gland Photother3
Ablative fractional CO2 laser treatment promotes wound healing phenotype in skin macrophages3
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Full‐thickness skin rejuvenation by a novel dual‐length microneedle radiofrequency device: A proof‐of‐concept study using human skin3
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Timing of Laser Intervention on Facial Scars: A 3D Imaging and Scar Scale Analysis in a Retrospective Study3
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Imaging Photoplethysmography (iPPG) in Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery: A Novel Technique for Noninvasive Flap Perfusion Monitoring3
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Comparing Line‐Field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography and Reflectance Confocal Microscopy on the In Vivo Healing Process of Lesions Induced by Fractional Photothermolysis3
Cutaneous Immune Responses to Ablative Fractional Laser, Heat‐ and Cold‐Based Dermatological Procedures3
Clinical evaluation of the safety and efficacy of a 1064 nm diode laser, and vacuum assisted pulsed electromagnetic fields and multipolar radio frequency for noninvasive fat reduction of the abdomen a3
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The comparison of the efficacy and safety of fractional 1064 nm Nd:YAG picosecond laser and nonablative fractional 1565 nm laser in the treatment of enlarged pores: A prospective split‐face study2
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Low‐fluence treatment with a novel fractionated 2,910‐nm fiber laser improves photodamage2
Prospective study of intense pulsed light versus pulsed dye laser with or without blue light in the activation of PDT for the treatment of actinic keratosis and photodamage2
Fractional Radiofrequency and Oral Isotretinoin—A Prospective Randomized Controlled Split‐Face Trial Comparing Concurrent Versus Delayed Fractional Radiofrequency Treatment for Acne Scars2
Expert Consensus on Clinical Recommendations for Fractional Ablative CO2 Laser, in Facial Skin Rejuvenation Treatment2
Treatment of periorbital wrinkles using thermo‐mechanical fractional injury therapy versus fractional non‐ablative 1565 nm laser: A comparative prospective, randomized, double‐arm, controlled study2
Prospective study to assess the efficacy and safety of a noninvasive electro‐muscular stimulation for improvement of muscle strength and muscle toning of the extremities2
Vapor Channel Oscillations in Laser Lithotripsy2
Needle‐free electronically‐controlled jet injector treatment with bleomycin and lidocaine is effective and well‐tolerated in patients with recalcitrant keloids2
Wavelength‐dependent threshold fluences for melanosome disruption to evaluate the treatment of pigmented lesions with 532‐, 730‐, 755‐, 785‐, and 1064‐nm picosecond lasers2
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Photobiomodulation therapy for the prevention of acute radiation dermatitis in breast cancer patients undergoing hypofractioned whole‐breast irradiation (LABRA trial)2
Ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser improves quality of life in patients with extensive burn scars: A nested case–control study2
Improvement in Scalp Hair Appearance Following Treatment With a Non‐Ablative Fractional Laser: A Retrospective Observational Study2
Evaluating the Therapeutic Potential of Microneedle Patch Laser With Multiple Wavelengths in Allergic Rhinitis: Insights From an Allergic Rhinitis Mouse Model2
LASERS: Where we began, where we have gone, where we are now. Where will we go?2
Laser Versus Cold Steel Dissection Tonsillectomy in Recurrent Acute Tonsillitis: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis2
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The Efficacy and Safety of Erbium‐Doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Laser Therapy for Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis2
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Fractional carbon dioxide vaginal laser treatment of stress urinary incontinence: Remodeling of vaginal tissues and improving pelvic floor structures2
Histopathological evaluation of the R134a multipulsed spray cooling assisted 1210 nm laser lipolysis by the murine model in vivo2
Clinical and dermoscopic evaluation of melanocytic nevi changes during diode laser hair removal: A prospective study2
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Introduction to 2022 special dermatology/plastic surgery issue2
Corrigendum to “Evaluation of the red & blue LED effects on cutaneous refractory wound healing in male Sprague–Dawley rat using 3 different multi‐drug resistant bacteria”1
The 2910‐nm Fiber Laser Is Safe and Effective for Improving Acne Scarring1
Passively scanned, single‐fiber optical coherence tomography probes for gastrointestinal devices1
A one‐time pneumatic jet‐injection of 5‐fluorouracil and triamcinolone acetonide for treatment of hypertrophic scars—A blinded randomized controlled trial1
Combination of a 755‐nm picosecond laser and hydroquinone 2% cream versus hydroquinone 2% cream alone for the treatment of melasma: A randomized, split‐face, and controlled trial1
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Total ice content and lipid saturation determine adipose tissue cryolipolysis by injection of ice‐slurry1
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Hyperspectral imaging for monitoring of free flaps of the oral cavity: A feasibility study1
Rational of topical photodynamic therapy (PDT) with 5‐aminolevulinic acid (5‐ALA) for treatment of endocervical canal low‐grade squamous intraepithelial lesion with high‐risk human papillomavirus infe1
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Histological analysis of laser‐enabled tissue coring with a novel 2910 nm erbium‐doped fluoride glass fiber laser1
Patient selection criteria for percutaneous anterior cervical laser versus endoscopic discectomy1
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Evaluation of hyperspectral imaging to quantify perfusion changes during the modified Allen test1
Multifunctional patch for use during laser procedures: Optimization and feasibility testing1
Adjunctive Pulsed Dye Laser Therapy for Paronychia Induced by Anticancer Agents1
Combined microfocused ultrasound and delicate pulsed light for facial rejuvenation: A prospective, randomized, and split‐face study1
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Enhancement of gold nanorods‐assisted photothermal treatment on cancer with laser power in stepwise modulation1
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