Poster Session

    January 1998 in “ Lasers in Surgery and Medicine ”
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    TLDR Lasers are effective and safe for various medical treatments, including cancer, wound healing, and skin conditions.
    The document summarized various studies on the use of lasers in medical treatments presented at a poster session in 1998. Key findings included the effectiveness of low power lasers (LPL) for rheumatic diseases and dermatological conditions, diode lasers for wound healing, and photodynamic therapy (PDT) for cancer with a 94.7% therapeutic effect in 308 patients. Studies also highlighted the potential of free-electron lasers (FEL) for arteriosclerosis, the reliability issues of online laser surgery information, and the superior photosensitizing capabilities of Photofrin over 5-ALA. Additionally, laser treatments showed significant improvements in conditions like port wine stains, hair removal, and vascular malformations, with various studies demonstrating safety, efficacy, and economic benefits.
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