Biophotonics: Specialty Optical Fibers Make Surgery Less Invasive

With the population of the world and the expected average life span both growing, there is a greater demand for efficient tools for diagnostics, surgery and patient care. Minimally invasive surgery is one development toward shorter hospital stays and reduced costs, and specialty optical fibers are helping to pave the way.

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