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 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)
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Multiphoton Microscopy Assessment of Healing From Tendon Laceration and Microthermal Coagula in a Rat Model58
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Fractional CO2 laser treatment as adjunctive therapy to topical steroids for managing vulvar lichen sclerosus24
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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 infe13
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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 women12
Injectable ice slurry for reducing pericardial adipose tissue12
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Efficacy of laser hair removal in hidradenitis suppurativa: A systematic review and meta‐analysis11
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Clinical and histologic evaluation of a fractional radiofrequency treatment of wrinkles and skin texture with novel 1‐mm long ultra‐thin electrode pins11
Ultrafine particle concentrations during laser hair removal: Effectiveness of smoke evacuators11
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Histological analysis of laser‐enabled tissue coring with a novel 2910 nm erbium‐doped fluoride glass fiber laser11
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Monitoring lesion activity on primary teeth with CP‐OCT and SWIR reflectance imaging11
Picosecond 755‐nm alexandrite laser treatment for oral lentiginosis in Peutz–Jeghers disease11
Improvement in the appearance of cellulite and skin laxity resulting from a single treatment with acoustic subcision: Findings from a multicenter pivotal clinical trial11
Combined microfocused ultrasound and delicate pulsed light for facial rejuvenation: A prospective, randomized, and split‐face study10
Intraoral laser hair removal: A scoping review10
Effective treatment of corticosteroid‐induced facial erythema using fractional radiofrequency microneedling10
Adaptability of melanocytes post ultraviolet stimulation in patients with melasma10
Photobiomodulation therapy for the prevention of acute radiation dermatitis in breast cancer patients undergoing hypofractioned whole‐breast irradiation (LABRA trial)9
A pilot feasibility study to assess vascularity and perfusion of parathyroid glands using a portable hand‐held imager9
Exploring feedback‐controlled versus open‐circuit electrochemical lipolysis in ex vivo and in vivo porcine fat: A feasibility study9
Safety of a 1064‐nm robotic laser system for noninvasive lipolysis of the flanks9
Effects of Pulsed‐Wave Photobiomodulation Therapy on Human Spermatozoa9
Deconvolution of the fluorescence spectra measured through a needle probe to assess the functional state of the liver9
Histological evaluation of monopolar and bipolar radiofrequency microneedling treatment in a porcine model8
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Hyperspectral imaging for monitoring of free flaps of the oral cavity: A feasibility study8
Optical, flow, and thermal analysis of a phototherapy extracorporeal membrane oxygenator for treating carbon monoxide poisoning8
Outcomes of CEM43 in Predicting Thermal Damage Induced by Focal Laser Ablation in Controlled Ex Vivo Experiments: A Comparison to Histology and MRI8
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 study8
Imaging Photoplethysmography (iPPG) in Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery: A Novel Technique for Noninvasive Flap Perfusion Monitoring8
How efficient is laser therapy for telangiectasias, spider veins, and cherry angiomas?—A study using dynamic optical coherence tomography8
In Vivo Time‐Resolved Fluorescence Detection of Liver Cancer Supported by Machine Learning7
Simple Characterization of Cylindrical Diffuser Fibers With a Fluorescent Layer7
High‐power 450 nm blue diode laser for endoscopic mucosal resection/endoscopic submucosal dissection in the stomach: Preliminary results on a porcine model with a modified flexible endoscope7
Medical and aesthetic improvement of photodamaged skin by the combination of intense pulsed light and photodynamic therapy with 10% aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride gel7
The 2910‐nm Fiber Laser Is Safe and Effective for Improving Acne Scarring7
Lateral image reconstruction of optical coherence tomography using one‐dimensional deep deconvolution network7
Theoretical and in vivo investigations of morphology and concentration of gold nanoparticles for laser surgery7
Differentiation of Brain Tumor Microvasculature From Normal Vessels Using Optical Coherence Angiography7
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 trial7
Modified 5‐aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy reduces pain and improves therapeutic effects in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma mouse model7
Practice patterns regarding combination treatments and laser and energy based devices: A survey of American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Members7
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Blue Light Compromises Bacterial β‐Lactamases Activity to Overcome β‐Lactam Resistance6
Noninvasive in vivo characterization of laser‐induced microscopic treatment zones: A new standard procedure6
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Passively scanned, single‐fiber optical coherence tomography probes for gastrointestinal devices6
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a swine model using a novel near‐infrared fluorescent IV dye (BL‐760)6
Combined CO2 and dye laser technique in the treatment of outcomes due to flap necrosis after surgery for basal cell carcinoma on the nose6
Evaluation of the red & blue LED effects on cutaneous refractory wound healing in male Sprague–Dawley rat using 3 different multi‐drug resistant bacteria6
Optical Effects of Focused Fractional Nanosecond 1064‐nm Nd:YAG Laser: Techniques of Application on Human Skin6
Wavelength‐dependent threshold fluences for melanosome disruption to evaluate the treatment of pigmented lesions with 532‐, 730‐, 755‐, 785‐, and 1064‐nm picosecond lasers6
Neutrophils and their extracellular traps impair ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser‐induced dermal remolding in mice6
Long‐term improvement in the appearance of hypertrophic scars following a single treatment with acoustic subcision—A single center proof‐of‐concept study6
Improved Nerve Visualization in Head and Neck Surgery Using Mueller Polarimetric Imaging: Preclinical Feasibility Study in a Swine Model6
Characterization of thermal and optical properties in porcine pancreas tissue6
Photobiomodulation Response From 660 nm is Different and More Durable Than That From 980 nm6
A one‐time pneumatic jet‐injection of 5‐fluorouracil and triamcinolone acetonide for treatment of hypertrophic scars—A blinded randomized controlled trial6
Total ice content and lipid saturation determine adipose tissue cryolipolysis by injection of ice‐slurry6
Evaluation of hyperspectral imaging to quantify perfusion changes during the modified Allen test6
Low‐intensity cold atmospheric plasma reduces wrinkles on photoaged skin through hormetic induction of extracellular matrix protein expression in dermal fibroblasts6
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3D Finite Element Modeling of Femtosecond Laser Trabeculotomy5
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Hybrid fractional laser facial resurfacing: A comparison between a single treatment at high settings versus multiple treatments at low to moderate settings5
The Effect of Vaginal Er:YAG Laser Therapy on Pelvic Floor Symptoms in Women With Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Single‐Center Cohort Study5
Assessment of adverse events for a home‐use intense pulsed light hair removal device using postmarketing surveillance5
Real‐time tissue perfusion assessment using fluorescence imaging topography scanning system: A preclinical investigation5
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Inaugural Editorial by the New Editor‐in‐Chief5
Defining the Treatment Window: Early Versus Late Pulsed Dye Laser Therapy for Posttraumatic and Surgical Scars in Asian Patients5
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Fractional carbon dioxide vaginal laser treatment of stress urinary incontinence: Remodeling of vaginal tissues and improving pelvic floor structures5
Identification of the fate and regenerative mechanism of zebrafish melanocyte progenitor cells and melanocytes after laser‐induced pigment ablation5
Long‐Term Efficacy and Safety of a Novel Monopolar Radiofrequency Device for Skin Tightening: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study5
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Treatment of periorbital wrinkles using thermo‐mechanical fractional injury therapy versus fractional non‐ablative 1565 nm laser: A comparative prospective, randomized, double‐arm, controlled study4
Photobiomodulation Therapy on Myocardial Infarction in Rats: Transcriptional and Posttranscriptional Implications to Cardiac Remodeling4
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Improved healing and macrophage polarization in oral ulcers treated with photobiomodulation (PBM)4
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Guide mapping for effective superficial photothermal coagulation of the esophagus using computer simulations with ex vivo sheep model validation study4
Combining Nd:YAG laser with optical coherence tomography for nonsurgical treatment of basal cell carcinoma4
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Short‐pulsed and Q‐switched ND‐YAG laser with topical carbon versus fractional CO2 laser in the treatment of enlarged facial pores: A split‐face comparative study4
Longitudinal Label‐Free Two‐Photon Microscopy of Cellular Healing Processes in Non‐Ablative Fractional Laser Wounds4
Optical coherence tomography for in vivo longitudinal monitoring of artificial dermal scaffold4
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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”4
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Segmentation of laser induced retinal lesions using deep learning (December 2021)4
Fractional CO2 laser ablation leads to enhanced permeation of a fluorescent dye in healthy and mycotic nails—An imaging investigation of laser–tissue effects and their impact on ungual drug4
Vapor Channel Oscillations in Laser Lithotripsy4
Percutaneous delivery of liquid tetracycline using a thermal resurfacing drug delivery system for the treatment of festoons4
Infrared Microspectroscopy With Multivariate Analysis to Differentiate Oral Hyperplasia From Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Proof of Concept for Early Diagnosis4
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Impact of skin hydration on patterns of microthermal injury produced by fractional CO2 laser3
Comparison of Er:YAG and CO2 laser therapy for women with stress urinary incontinence3
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Modeling pulsed dye laser treatment of psoriatic plaques by combining numerical methods and image‐derived lesion morphologies3
Combining Low Power Fractional CO2 With QS‐NdYAG Toning in the Treatment of Melasma Reduces the Incidence of Punctate Leukoderma3
Airborne particulate concentration during non‐thermal nano‐pulse stimulation wart clearance is negligible compared to thermal modalities3
Feasibility of moxifloxacin and proflavine dual fluorescence imaging for detecting gastrointestinal neoplastic lesions: A prospective study3
Prospective study to assess the efficacy and safety of a noninvasive electro‐muscular stimulation for improvement of muscle strength and muscle toning of the extremities3
Picosecond alexandrite laser treatment of nevus of Ota in children3
Fractional non‐ablative assisted bimatoprost delivery: A synergistic approach for treating post‐inflammatory hypopigmentation following cosmetic procedures in skin of color patients3
Fluoroscopy‐guided percutaneous lithotripsy using FREDDY laser for giant gallstones: Preliminary experience3
Clinical evaluation of a new fractional ablative 2910 nm erbium laser on photodamaged skin: A pilot study3
Efficacy and Safety of 577‐nm Yellow Laser in the Treatment of Pigmented Epidermal Lesions3
Point‐of‐care devices based on fluorescence imaging and spectroscopy for tumor margin detection during breast cancer surgery: Towards breast conservation treatment3
Procedure and results on lower face and neck rejuvenation using a temperature‐controlled bipolar fractional radiofrequency microneedling device3
Laser therapy as a treatment for chronic radiation fibrosis3
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Low‐Level Light Therapy Downregulates Scalp Inflammatory Biomarkers in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia and Boosts Minoxidil 2% to Bring a Sustainable Hair Regrowth Activity3
Ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser improves quality of life in patients with extensive burn scars: A nested case–control study3
Needle‐free electronically‐controlled jet injector treatment with bleomycin and lidocaine is effective and well‐tolerated in patients with recalcitrant keloids3
Quantitative assessment of the long‐term efficacy and safety of a 1064‐nm picosecond laser with fractionated microlens array in the treatment of enlarged pores in Asians: A case‐control study3
Split‐face study to evaluate efficacy of global cryomodulation for reduction of pain and inflammation after nonablative fractional resurfacing3
Energy‐based devices for the treatment of Acne Scars: 2022 International consensus recommendations3
Algorithmic approach to the treatment of solar lentigines with picosecond lasers3
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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 clinic3
Photobiomodulation with polychromatic light (600–1200 nm) improves fat graft survival by increasing adipocyte viability, neovascularization, and reducing inflammation in a rat model3
Combination 1550 nm non‐ablative fractional resurfacing and laser hair removal for treatment of Becker's nevi in skin types III–VI3
Multifunctional patch for use during laser procedures: Optimization and feasibility testing3
Introduction to 2022 special dermatology/plastic surgery issue3
Needleless laser injector versus needle injection for skin enhancement and rejuvenation effect of dermal filler3
Introduction to special dermatology plastic surgery issue3
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Vectorized facial skin tightening: A study on the Thermal Thread Technique™ utilizing high‐intensity, high‐frequency, parallel ultrasound beam3
Repeated exposure to fractional CO2 laser delays squamous cell carcinoma formation and prevents clinical and subclinical photodamage visualized by line‐field confocal optical coherence tomo3
Efficacy of Alexandrite Laser in the Treatment of Pigmented Actinic Keratoses: A Pivotal Study3
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Time‐resolved fluorescence and diffuse reflectance for lung squamous carcinoma margin detection3
Efficacy of Minoxidil Combined With Photobiomodulation for the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia. A Double‐Blind Half‐Head Controlled Trial3
Single treatment scar resurfacing with a novel ablative fractional 2910 nm erbium‐doped fluoride glass fiber laser3
Comparison of 755‐nm picosecond alexandrite laser versus 1064‐nm Q‐switched Nd:YAG laser for melasma: A randomized, split‐face controlled, 2‐year follow‐up study3
A new 532 nm, variable‐pulse‐structure, dual‐wavelength, KTP laser incorporating cryogen spray cooling, effectively treats rosacea3
Low‐fluence treatment with a novel fractionated 2,910‐nm fiber laser improves photodamage3
Fractional ablative CO2 laser and oral isotretinoin—A prospective randomized controlled split‐face trial comparing concurrent versus delayed laser treatment for acne scars3
Evaluation of cutting efficiency and thermal damage during soft tissue surgery with 940 nm‐diode laser: An ex vivo study3
Full‐face and neck resurfacing with a novel ablative fractional 2910 nm erbium‐doped fluoride glass fiber laser for advanced photoaging3
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Fractional Radiofrequency and Oral Isotretinoin—A Prospective Randomized Controlled Split‐Face Trial Comparing Concurrent Versus Delayed Fractional Radiofrequency Treatment for Acne Scars2
Corneal damage threshold induced by supercontinuum source: A further study2
Erbium: YAG laser treatment efficacy and association with histologic features for giant congenital melanocytic nevi management2
Impact of microwave thermolysis energy levels on patient‐reported outcomes for axillary hyperhidrosis and osmidrosis2
LASERS: Where we began, where we have gone, where we are now. Where will we go?2
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Impact of residual air trap in balloon on laser treatment of tubular tissue2
Multimodal feedback systems for smart laser osteotomy: Depth control and tissue differentiation2
Keratometry and ultrastructural changes after microwave thermokeratoplasty in rabbit eyes2
The 730 nm picosecond titanium sapphire laser for treatment of café‐au‐lait macules in all skin types2
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Clinical and dermoscopic evaluation of melanocytic nevi changes during diode laser hair removal: A prospective study2
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Influence of vitamins and food on the fluorescence spectrum of human urine2
The state of the art of biomedical applications of optogenetics2
Evaluation of a Novel Ablative 1940 nm Pulsed Laser for Skin Rejuvenation2
The use of fractional radiofrequency in Asian patients to improve skin texture2
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Optical coherence tomography‐guided Nd:YAG laser treatment and follow‐up of basal cell carcinoma2
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Hyperbaric phototherapy augments blood carbon monoxide removal2
Clinical endpoints of needle‐free jet injector treatment: An in depth understanding of immediate skin responses2
Electrochemical lipolysis of subcutaneous adipose tissue in a porcine animal model2
Light and energy‐based therapeutics for genitourinary applications: Consensus on protocols and best practices2
Local vasoregulative interventions impact drug concentrations in the skin after topical laser‐assisted delivery2
Three‐step irradiance schedule versus two‐step irradiance schedule for pain control during topical 5‐aminolevulinic acid‐photodynamic therapy of facial acne in Chinese patients: A prospective randomiz2
Needle‐free jet injection‐induced small‐droplet aerosol formation during intralesional bleomycin therapy2
The big picture: Terminology in laser medicine2
Evaluating the Therapeutic Potential of Microneedle Patch Laser With Multiple Wavelengths in Allergic Rhinitis: Insights From an Allergic Rhinitis Mouse Model2
Conventional drilling versus ultrasound and laser osteotomy in mandibular third molar surgery: A comparative study2
Combined CO2 Laser Vaporization and Bleomycin Injection to Treat Huge Adult Laryngeal Vascular Anomalies: Innovative Application of CO2 Laser in Otolaryngology2
Neck and chest rejuvenation with fractional 1440 and 1927‐nm low‐powered diode laser2
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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
A laser platform incorporating a novel 524 nm laser pumped by a commercial hair removal laser effectively treats facial redness and lower‐extremity spider veins2
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Veno‐venous extracorporeal blood phototherapy increases the rate of carbon monoxide (CO) elimination in CO‐poisoned pigs2
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Histological examination of skin tissue in the porcine animal model after application of a new monopolar radiofrequency2
Line‐field confocal optical coherence tomography for in vivo visualization of morphological characteristics of squamous cell carcinoma in a murine model2
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Laser Therapy as a Treatment for Chronic Radiation Fibrosis A Commentary2
Toward optoacoustic sciatic nerve detection using an all‐fiber interferometric‐based sensor for endoscopic smart laser surgery2
High energy, double pass helium plasma dermal resurfacing: A prospective, multicenter, single‐arm clinical study2
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Vaginal Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser Treatment and Changes in Vaginal Biomechanical Parameters2
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Stone ablation rates using innovative pulse modulation technology: Vapor tunnel, virtual basket, and bubble blast. An in vitro experimental study1
A long‐term follow‐up of early breast cancer patients treated with photobiomodulation during conventional fractionation radiotherapy in the prevention of acute radiation dermatitis1
High‐speed reflectance confocal microscopy of human skin at 1251–1342 nm1
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Melasma treatment with a 1064 nm, picosecond‐domain laser with a fractionated multibeam lens array1
Treatment of nail psoriasis with pulsed dye laser versus combined pulsed dye and Nd:YAG lasers—An intrapatient left‐to‐right study1
A randomized split‐face comparative study of long‐pulsed alexandrite plus low‐fluence Nd:YAG laser versus pulsed‐dye laser in the treatment of rosacea1
Ultrasonographic elastography, a new era showing the improvement of episiotomy scar treated with Er:YAG laser, a case‐series1
Photobiomodulation therapy mitigates cardiovascular aging and improves survival1
Altering CO2 Laser Pulse Energy Settings Did Not Influence Differential Gene Transcription in Normal Skin in a Red Duroc Pig Model1
Breast tissue analysis using a clinically compatible combined time‐resolved fluorescence and diffuse reflectance (TRF‐DR) system1
Diagnosing molecular subtypes of breast cancer by means of Raman spectroscopy1
Laser‐assisted topical delivery of vismodegib reduces hedgehog gene expression in human basal cell carcinomas in vivo1
Full‐thickness skin rejuvenation by a novel dual‐length microneedle radiofrequency device: A proof‐of‐concept study using human skin1
Plasma formation in holmium:YAG laser lithotripsy1
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