Medical Specialties Using Lasers & Energy-Based Devices

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Ophthalmology

How lasers are used in ophthalmology, from periorbital skin rejuvenation and LASIK to glaucoma treatment, retinal photocoagulation, and cataract care.

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Obstetrics/Gynecology

How lasers, radiofrequency, and other energy-based devices are used in obstetrics and gynecology, and where the evidence supports or cautions their use.

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Dentistry

How lasers and light-based devices are used in dentistry, from soft-tissue surgery and tooth whitening to light-cured composites and intraoral care.

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Oncology

How lasers and energy-based devices are used in oncology to detect, shrink, or destroy tumors and precancerous growths and relieve cancer symptoms.

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Dermatology

How lasers and energy-based devices are used in dermatology to treat tumors, tattoos, unwanted hair, and birthmarks using specific wavelengths.

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Urology

How lasers are used in urology to treat urinary stones, prostate enlargement, strictures, and cancers of the kidney, ureters, bladder, and penis.

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Neurosurgery

How lasers are used in neurosurgery for precision cutting, making incisions, and ablation in the brain and spinal cord with minimal surrounding…

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Otolaryngology

How lasers are used in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery, with the CO2 laser enabling precise, hemostatic treatment of the upper…

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Veterinary Medicine

How lasers are used in veterinary medicine, from soft-tissue surgery and incisions to therapeutic applications across a growing range of procedures.

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General Surgery

How lasers and energy-based devices are used in general surgery to cut, coagulate, vaporize, or remove tissue in open and laparoscopic procedures.

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