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Professor, Department of Bioengineering
Department of Electrical Engineering
Department of Surgery
4121H Engineering V
warrenbe@seas.ucla.edu |
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Research
Description
Minimally invasive surgery has dramatically
changed the practice of medicine. A variety of mechanical
and energy-imparting devices are used to manipulate
and modify tissues within the body without the need
for large incisions. These procedures are guided by
X-ray, ultrasound, optical, or magnetic resonance imaging
techniques. These technologies allow physicians to operate
without the need for large incisions,
dramatically reducing the need for inpatient care and
pain medication, and improving outcomes. The laboratory
investigates a variety of laser applications for cardiovascular,
ophthalmologic, orthopedic, urologic, and neurosurgical
procedures. Studies are underway to develop improved
"optical biopsy techniques" to further reduce
the invasiveness of surgery. Several new technologies
including terahertz imaging, laser-based destruction
of bacteria, and artificial muscles for
prosthetic applications are under investigation.
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