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Lasers in Neurosurgery /

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The introduction of lasers as surgical instruments has provided neurosurgeons with a new tool that is more delicate than those previously available. Careful use of surgical lasers results in precise removal of neoplastic tissues with minimal damage to the adjacent structures. The authors - pioneers...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Downing, E. F. (Edward F.)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Ascher, Peter W., Cerullo, L. J. (Leonard J.), Neblett, Charles R., Robertson, Jon H., Tew, John M.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Vienna : Springer Vienna, 1989.
Subjects:
Medicine.
Neurology.
Nervous system > Surgery.
Biomedical engineering.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:The introduction of lasers as surgical instruments has provided neurosurgeons with a new tool that is more delicate than those previously available. Careful use of surgical lasers results in precise removal of neoplastic tissues with minimal damage to the adjacent structures. The authors - pioneers in laser neurosurgery - critically review biophysics, indications, surgical techniques and the advantages and disadvantages of lasers.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (vii, 131 pages 62 illustrations)
ISBN:9783709176078 (electronic bk.)
3709176077 (electronic bk.)