Современные направления в лазерной медицине

Current trends in laser medicine

At present, laser medicine is an inseparable unity of fundamental knowledge on the interaction of laser radiation with biological tissues and an extensive experience in the practical use lasers in all areas of medicine. The paper examines the present situation and the prospects of advancing laser medicine in the following areas: 1) the use of lasers in surgery; 2) photodynamic therapy; 3) the use of lasers in internal medicine; 4) the use of lasers in medical diagnosis.