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  MEDICAL LASER SYSTEMS
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Medical Laser Systems in Millions of US$. The specific product segments analyzed are Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 135 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Alcon, Inc, Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, Biolase Technology, Inc., Biolitec AG, Candela Corporation, Cardiogenesis Corporation, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, Coherent, Inc., Cutera, Inc, Diomed, Inc., Dornier Medtech GmbH, EL.EN. S.p.A., Cynosure, Inc, Ellex Medical Lasers Limited, Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., IRIDEX Corp., Laserscope, LaserSight Technologies, Inc., Lumenis Ltd, Lynton Lasers Ltd, Nidek Co Ltd , Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc., PhotoMedex, Inc., PLC Medical Systems, Inc., Radiancy Inc., Spectranetics Corp., Syneron Medical Ltd, Trimedyne, Inc., VISX, Inc., and WaveLight AG. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

CODE:    MCP-3339  PAGES:    442
PRICE:    $4450  DATE:       May, 2008
COMPANIES:  135  MARKET DATA TABLES:   134
Due to the proprietary nature, our previews are offered only to manufacturers, top-tier management consultants, investment banks, and investment research groups.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  MEDICAL LASER SYSTEMS (Complete Report) Pages : 442   | $4450
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS5$100
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers.....I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-2
  
   Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3
Working of a Laser System.....I-3
  
   Surgical Lasers.....I-4
Aesthetic Lasers.....I-4
Ophthalmic Lasers.....I-4
  
   Diagnostic Lasers.....I-5
Therapeutic Lasers.....I-5
Accessories and Services.....I-5
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY112$2250
  1. Market Dynamics.....II-17 $1000  
   Laser Industry - A General Backdrop.....II-1
Global Market Poised for Robust Growth.....II-1
Laser Technology Advancements Create New Avenues for Application in Medical
  Sector.....II-1
1$100
   Novel Laser Treatments Offer Improved Functionalities.....II-2
Medical Tunable Lasers to Grow Significantly.....II-2
1$100
   Fiber-Laser Technology Offers Promising Applications in Medical Sector.....II-3
Lasers: Revolutionizing Aesthetic Medicine.....II-3
Fraxel Lasers - A Novel Technology for Skin Resurfacing.....II-3
Laser Skin Tightening - A Potential Non-surgical Substitute to Face-lifting.....II-3
1$100
   Global Cosmetic Lasers Market Offers Immense Potential.....II-4
Lasers Dominate the Hair Removal Market.....II-4
Laser Vision - Strong Consumer Market Appeal.....II-4
Multi-Use Single Laser Systems - New Concept.....II-4
1$100
   Selective Laser Treatment: An Emerging Trend.....II-5
Global Commercial Medical Laser Systems Market – Recent Past Statistics .....II-5
Table 1: Global Commercial Diode Laser Market (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales in Medical Application by Laser Type –750-980 nm - 100 mW-10W, 750-980 nm - >10W, Stacks, <700 nm, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-5
1$350
   Table 2: Global Commercial Diode Laser Market (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales in Medical Application by Laser Type -750-980 nm - >10W, Stacks, 750-980 nm - 100 mW-10W, <700 nm, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-6

Table 3: Global Commercial Nondiode Laser Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales in Medical Application by Laser Type - Solid-state Lamp-pumped, CO2 Sealed, Solid-state Diode-pumped, Excimer, Fiber, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-6
1$350
   Table 4: Global Commercial Nondiode Laser Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales in Medical Application by Laser Type – Solid-state Lamp-pumped, Excimer, CO2 Sealed, Solid-state Diode-pumped, Fiber, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-7
1$350
  2. Medical Laser Systems: Product Overview.....II-818 $1100  
   Working of a Laser System.....II-8
Primary Components of a Laser Device.....II-8
Laser Medium.....II-8
Excitation Mechanism.....II-8
1$100
   Feeding Mechanism.....II-9
Cooling System.....II-9
Microprocessor.....II-9
Effect of Laser Light on Body Tissues.....II-9
Segmentation of Medical Laser Systems Based on End-Use.....II-9
Surgical Lasers.....II-9
1$100
   Aesthetic Lasers.....II-10
Dermatological Lasers.....II-10
Lasers for Wrinkle Removal.....II-10
Currently Available Wrinkle Treatments.....II-10
Skin Resurfacing.....II-10
1$100
   Evolution.....II-11
Comparison of CO2 Lasers and Er: YAG Lasers for Skin Resurfacing.....II-11
1$100
   Complications Associated with Laser Skin Resurfacing.....II-12
Hair Removal.....II-12
Dental Lasers.....II-12
1$100
   Growth in Dental Lasers.....II-13
Innovative Use of Lasers to Disinfect Dental Bacteria.....II-13
Ophthalmic Lasers.....II-13
Overview.....II-13
Photocoagulating Ophthalmic Lasers.....II-13
1$100
   Photodisruptive Ophthalmic Lasers.....II-14
Photoablative Ophthalmic Lasers.....II-14
Advantages of Ophthalmic Laser Treatment.....II-14
Diagnostic Lasers.....II-14
Therapeutic Lasers.....II-14
1$100
   Laser Classification According to Power Rating.....II-15
Accessories and Services.....II-15
Types of Medical Lasers Based on Material/Source of Emission.....II-15
Neodymium - Glass Lasers.....II-15
1$100
   Metal Vapor Lasers.....II-16
Dye Lasers.....II-16
Diode Lasers.....II-16
Overview.....II-16
Applications of Diode Lasers.....II-16
Diode Lasers Make You Look Young.....II-16
Semiconductor Lasers Supplant Gas Lasers in Surgical Operations.....II-16
1$100
   Gas Lasers and Photocoagulation Systems Lose Markets to Semiconductor Diode
  Lasers.....II-17
Excimer Lasers.....II-17
Key Applications.....II-17
Coronary Atherectomy.....II-17
Peripheral Vascular Disease.....II-17
Removal of Cardiac Leads.....II-17
1$100
   Acute Myocardial Infarction and Saphenous Vein Grafts.....II-18
Removal of Artery Blockages.....II-18
Vision Correction.....II-18
Excimer Laser-Assisted Non-occlusive Anastomosis (ELANA) Technique for Treating
  Stroke.....II-18
1$100
   Holmium Lasers.....II-19
Composition and Properties.....II-19
1$100
   Effect of Ho: YAG Lasers on Tissues.....II-20
Energy Efficiency of Ho: YAG Lasers.....II-20
1$100
   Combination of HoYAG and Nd: YAG Lasers.....II-21
Holmium Laser in Stone Fragmentation in Ureter.....II-21
Argon Lasers.....II-21
Drawbacks of Argon, Krypton and Dye Lasers.....II-21
1$100
   Carbon Dioxide Lasers.....II-22
CO2 Surgical Lasers - Most Widely Used Medical Lasers.....II-22
Types of Surgical CO2 Lasers.....II-22
Principle of Operation.....II-22
Modes of Operation.....II-22
Continuous Wave (CW) Mode.....II-22
1$100
   Pulsating Mode.....II-23
CO2 Laser Delivery System.....II-23
OmniGuide’s BeamPath CO2 Laser Beam Delivery System.....II-23
Lasers for Laser-assisted Uvulopalato-plasty (LAUP).....II-23
Low-Power CO2 Lasers.....II-23
1$100
   Medical Lasers and their Wavelengths.....II-24
Problems Associated with the Use of Lasers.....II-24
Laser Safety.....II-24
1$100
   Distribution/Logistics.....II-25
End Outlets.....II-25
Laser Centers.....II-25
Aesthetic Laser Centers.....II-25
Other End Outlets.....II-25
1$100
  3. Applications of Lasers in Other Fields of Medicine.....II-269 $600  
   Minimally Invasive Surgery.....II-26
Ophthalmology.....II-26
Ophthalmologists Use SLO in Assessing Retinal Circulation.....II-26
Role of Lasers in Peripheral Iridectomy.....II-26
Holmium Lasers in Thermal Keratoplaty.....II-26
1$100
   Refractive Surgery.....II-27
Disadvantages of Radial Keratotomy.....II-27
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK).....II-27
Phototherapeutic Keratectomy.....II-27
Situ Keratomileusis.....II-27
Otolaryngology.....II-27
1$100
   Dermatology.....II-28
Laser Surgery for Skin Lesion Removal.....II-28
Orthopedics.....II-28
Leg Vein Treatment.....II-28
Angioplasty.....II-28
1$100
   Excimer Laser Angioplasty.....II-29
Gynecology.....II-29
Role of CO2 Lasers in Gynecology.....II-29
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.....II-29
Gastroenterology.....II-29
1$100
   Laser Lithotripsy.....II-30
Lasers in Renal Stone Removal.....II-30
Laser Lithotripsy Replaces ESWL in Removing Large Stones.....II-30
Laser Lithotripsy - An Advanced Technology.....II-30
Careful Handling for Perfect Results.....II-30
1$100
   Lasers with Beam Splitters Avoid Tissue Damages.....II-31
Urology .....II-31
Cardiology.....II-31
Transmyocardial Revascularisation (TMR).....II-31
1$100
   Spectranetics’ CVX-300® Excimer Laser System for Cardiovascular Applications.....II-32
Neurosurgery.....II-32
1$100
   Laser Marking Systems.....II-33
Some Important Lasers and their Areas of Applications.....II-33
1$100
   Factors Affecting Purchase of a Laser System.....II-34
1$100
  4. Technological Developments/Breakthroughs Over The Years.....II-351 $100  
   Laser-Based Breath Analysis Machine from Ekips Technologies.....II-35
Laser Based-Hologram Does Away with Tissue Biopsies in Tumor Diagnosis.....II-35
KTP YAG Lasers Offer Promising Solutions to Treat Erythematotelangiectactic
  Rosacea.....II-35
1$100
  5. Research & Development.....II-363 $300  
   Research on Application of Lasers in Treatment of Certain Stroke Patients.....II-36
MR-guided Laser Procedure Proves Effective for Liver Tumor Treatment.....II-36
Multiwave Locked System Laser Therapy to Treat Muscular Injuries.....II-36
US Scientists Develop Laser-induced Breakdown Spectroscopy for Early Detection of
  Cancer.....II-36
1$100
   Laser or Radiofrequency Heat for Treatment of Varicose Veins.....II-37
German and Malaysian Scientists Develop Novel Medical Diode Laser System.....II-37
US Investor Develops Novel Instrument for Ophthalmic Surgery.....II-37
Scientists Develop Novel Laser Based Therapy for Cancer.....II-37
1$100
   Photoselective Vaporization Offers Improved Treatment for Obstructive BPH.....II-38
GreenLight PV® Laser System Offers Promising Treatment for Kidney Tumors.....II-38
CO2 TMR Laser with Stem Cells Therapy Offers Immense Potential in Cardiac
  Patients.....II-38
1$100
  6. Regulatory Approvals.....II-3910 $700  
   Cutera’s New Laser, Pearl Receives FDA Clearance .....II-39
Candela’s Serenity™ Device gets FDA Clearance .....II-39
Canada’s Regulatory Authority Approves Cynosure’s Smartlipo™ Workstation .....II-39
Ellex Receives US FDA Approval for 30XL Laser Slit Lamp .....II-39
1$100
   El.En. SpA Obtains FDA Approval for SMARTLIPO System.....II-40
Ktec Gains Marketing Approval for CO2 TMR Heart Laser Technology.....II-40
Elana Gains CE Approval for Laser-Assisted Neurovascular Surgery.....II-40
Syneron Medical Gains US FDA Approval for LiteTouch.....II-40
1$100
   Alcon Obtains US FDA Approval for LADAR6000 Excimer Laser.....II-41
Cardiogenesis Bags European Permit for Phoenix Combination Delivery System.....II-41
Carl Zeiss Granted FDA Clearance for MEL 80 Excimer Laser Systems.....II-41
Cynosure Obtains CE Mark for Affirm Laser System.....II-41
1$100
   Cynosure Gains Approval to Market Cynergy Workstation.....II-42
Cynosure Obtains Regulatory Approval for Cynergy Vascular Laser System in
  Korea.....II-42
Cardiogenesis Receives FDA Certification for PMC Clinical Trial.....II-42
Cynosure Receives FDA Clearance for Pulse Dye Laser.....II-42
1$100
   Cynosure Receives Class II Medical Device License Approval from Health Canada.....II-43
Cynosure Gains Korea FDA Approval for Laser Hair Removal System.....II-43
BIOLASE Receives 510(k) Clearance for OCULASE MD™ Laser System.....II-43
FDA Approves NIDEK’s New Laser for Treatment of Hyperopic Cases.....II-43
NIDEK’s CXIII EC-5000 Excimer Laser System Obtains FDA Approval.....II-43
1$100
   biolitec AG and Integral Receive PMDA Acceptance for Study on ELVeS™.....II-44
WaveLight Obtains FDA Approval for ALLEGRETTO WAVE® Excimer Laser.....II-44
Bausch & Lomb Obtains FDA Approval for 100-Hertz Zyoptix™ Excimer Laser.....II-44
Lumenis Secures Approval to Market Novus® 3000 Laser System.....II-44
1$100
   Candela Secures Approval from FDA for Ellipse™ Flex IPL System.....II-45
AMO Gets FDA Approval for STAR S4 IR Excimer Laser System.....II-45
MedicalCV Gains FDA Certification for Malleable Surgical Ablation Probe.....II-45
1$100
   Lumenis Receives FDA Approval to Market New Selecta Family of Lasers.....II-46
Theralase Receives FDA Approval to Market Therapeutic Laser Device in US.....II-46
Reliant Technologies Gains FDA Approval for FRAXEL™ Laser.....II-46
Syneron Obtains SFDA Approval for Products in China.....II-46
Candela Corporation Receives FDA Clearance.....II-46
1$100
   CardioGenesis Announces FDA Approval for the SolarGen 2100s.....II-47
Lumenis Bags FDA Clearance for OpusDuo Er: YAG Laser System.....II-47
IRIDEX Obtains FDA Approval for IRIS Medical® IQ 810™ Infrared Laser.....II-47
IRIDEX Receives FDA Approval for VariLite™ Dual Wavelength Laser.....II-47
Laserscope Announces FDA Approval for Gemini™ Laser Sytem.....II-47
1$100
   Cynosure, Inc’s Apogee Elite Receives Government Clearance.....II-48
Wavelight Laser Technologie AG Receives US Marketing Clearence for Aesthetic
  Lasers.....II-48
1$100
  7. Product Innovations/Introductions.....II-4912 $800  
   Asia’s First Femtosecond Laser System Installed.....II-49
Laser Prism, a Breakthrough in Laser Technology.....II-49
Syneron™ to Unveil the Matrix RF™ and A Laser Assisted Lipolysis.....II-49
Palomar to Launch Aspire™ & Stylus™.....II-49
1$100
   Coherent Unveils Two New OPSL Lasers.....II-50
Sciton Unveils the First Tunable Resurfacing Laser.....II-50
Reliant Technologies Unveils Fraxel Re: fine™ Laser System.....II-50
JDSU Unveils the Next Generation Diode Lasers.....II-50
1$100
   Cutera Unveils the All New: YSGG Laser Technology.....II-51
Cynosure Unveils New 1320nm Wavelength for Affirm™ Workstation.....II-51
Spectranetics Lasers Now in Neurovascular Surgery.....II-51
Dornier Unveils the New Medilas D Flexipulse Laser .....II-51
1$100
   Cutera Releases LimeLight and Xeo Navigation.....II-52
Cutera Launches Titan XL and Titan ™ V.....II-52
Cynosure Introduces Cynergy® Workstation Based on MultiPlex™ Technology.....II-52
Diomed Releases Advanced EVLT® Procedure Kit.....II-52
1$100
   Dornier Launches Fibertom 8100, an Advanced NdYAG Laser.....II-53
Dornier Releases Innovative Medilas D MultiBeam Laser.....II-53
Dornier MedTech Launches Medilas D LiteBeam+ Laser.....II-53
IRIDEX to Launch Two Advanced Ophthalmic Laser Systems.....II-53
1$100
   IRIDEX Launches OtoProbes™.....II-54
Laserscope to Unveil GreenLight HPS and Urology Products.....II-54
Lumenis Unveils ActiveFX™.....II-54
Quintessence Photonics Introduces BrightLase Semiconductor Laser Modules.....II-54
Cynosure Launches New Skin Rejuvenation Device, Affirm™.....II-54
1$100
   Cutera Launches ProWave 770™.....II-55
IRIDEX Launches New Green Laser ‘OcuLight® OR’.....II-55
IRIDEX Launches ScanLite™ XP Scanner and DioLite™ XP Laser.....II-55
1$100
   Candela Unveils New Models Under Pulsed Dye Laser Platform.....II-56
Lumenis Introduces ‘OpusDuo™ AquaLite™’ Dental Laser System.....II-56
Diomed Introduces Delta Laser System.....II-56
Osram Opto Develops Visible Laser.....II-56
1$100
   Lumenis Announces Introduction of New Line of Ophthalmic Laser Systems and
  Devices.....II-57
Cynosure Unveils Cynergy III Aesthetic Workstation.....II-57
Iridex Launches New Clearview™ Polarized Illumination System.....II-57
1$100
   Palomar Medical Launches Applicator Handpieces and Skinphotometer.....II-58
Coherent Introduces New 940 nm and 980 nm FAP Diode Lasers.....II-58
Coherent Introduces New Compact Lasers.....II-58
1$100
   Cutera Introduces Solera Platform.....II-59
Laserscope Rolls Out Gemini Laser System.....II-59
Iridex Expands Product Line with Iris Medical Easyview.....II-59
Biolase Rolls Out New Waterlase® MD.....II-59
Coherent Introduces Improved Version of Chameleon- XR Laser.....II-59
1$100
   Palomar Introduces New Light-Based System.....II-60
Ellex Introduces New Photocoagulator Product Range.....II-60
Ellex Medical Develops New Glaucoma Laser.....II-60
1$100
  8. Recent Industry Activity.....II-6112 $800  
   Madison Street Co, Spivak Announced Merger .....II-61
Integrated Laser Therapies Ventures into Medical Laser Market .....II-61
AngioDynamics Acquired Diomed.....II-61
Palomar Announces Agreement With P&G .....II-61
Zecotek’s New Surgical Laser in Clinical Trials .....II-61
1$100
   BioTech Medics Acquires Medical Laser Therapeutics .....II-62
Advanced Medical Optics Acquires IntraLase .....II-62
Alcon to Acquire WaveLight .....II-62
P.A.L.M Microlaser and Carl Zeiss Announces Merger .....II-62
Medical Quant is Now Multi Radiance Medical .....II-62
1$100
   WaveLight, to Divest its Aesthetic Laser Business .....II-63
Candela Announces Acquisition of Inolase .....II-63
Iridex Acquires Laserscope’s Laser Aesthetic Business .....II-63
Zecotek Acquires Assets of Inversion and Tekhnoscan .....II-63
Cynosure Awards Distribution Rights of Smartlipo™ to Eclipse Medical .....II-63
Ellex, Now in China.....II-63
1$100
   American Medical Systems Acquires Laserscope.....II-64
OccuLogix Acquires SOLX.....II-64
NL Nanosemiconductor Acquires Zia Laser.....II-64
StockerYale Acquires Photonic Products.....II-64
Ellex to Acquire Coherent Lasers Australia.....II-64
1$100
   Spectranetics Enters into Research Collaboration with BioScan.....II-65
Ellex Announces Re-branding of Ophthalmic Laser Products.....II-65
TA Associates Invests US$90 Million in Alma Lasers.....II-65
1$100
   Synergetics Enters into Distribution Agreement with Quantel Medical.....II-66
HealthTronics Signs Agreement with Lisa Laser to Distribute RevoLix.....II-66
Palomar and Gillette Initiate Next Phase of Development and License Agreement.....II-66
Trimedyne Signs Agreement with Lumenis to Manufacture DuraMax™ Laser Fiber.....II-66
1$100
   Laserscope Receives Order for Supply Of GreenLight PV® Laser Systems.....II-67
Biolase Obtains European Patent for Pulse-Laser Technology.....II-67
BIOLASE Obtains US Patent for Laser and Pulse Technology.....II-67
Cynosure Sets up a Fully Owned Subsidiary in China.....II-67
BIOLASE Commences Operations in New Zealand and Australia.....II-67
Biolase Technology Acquires Diodem LLC.....II-67
1$100
   Advanced Medical Optics Acquires VISX.....II-68
American Laser Centers Acquires Advanced Laser Clinics.....II-68
TLC Vision Acquires Majority Stake in Kremer Laser.....II-68
WaveLight Acquires Stake in Enfis.....II-68
biolitec Forms Joint Venture with T.E.M......II-68
Schering Collaborates with Philips in Laser Based Imaging Technology.....II-68
1$100
   Syneron Signs Agreement to Invest in Dental Laser Start-up Venture.....II-69
IRIDEX and Innovatech Enter into Joint Licensing and Marketing Agreement.....II-69
Laserscope Signs Pact with MD International.....II-69
Syprosoft Bags Contract from PhotoThera.....II-69
Lumenis Enters into Distribution Agreement with Eclipse Medical, Ltd......II-69
1$100
   Medical Laser Systems Proposes to Expand Manufacturing Facilities.....II-70
Syneron Expands Sales Deal.....II-70
Imaging Diagnostics Sells CT Laser Mammography Systems in Europe.....II-70
BIOLASE Bags European Patent for its Core Water and Laser Technology.....II-70
Carl Zeiss Meditec Takes Over Laser Diagnostic Technology.....II-70
PLC Systems Partners with Edwards Lifesciences to Market New Laser Technology.....II-70
1$100
   Candela and Chindex International Enter into Agreement.....II-71
Laserscope Signs Pact with Dornier Medtech Europe.....II-71
Palomar Medical Enters into Agreement with Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies,
  Inc.....II-71
Spectranetics Enters into Agreement with ELANA.....II-71
PLC Systems Operates a New Plant in Massachusetts.....II-71
1$100
   BIOLASE Receives New Patent for Laser Pulse Technology.....II-72
1$100
  9. Focus on Select Global Players.....II-7312 $800  
   Alcon, Inc (USA).....II-73
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated (USA).....II-73
BIOLASE Technology, Inc. (USA).....II-73
1$100
   Biolitec AG (Germany).....II-74
Candela Corporation (USA).....II-74
1$100
   Cardiogenesis Corporation (USA).....II-75
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (Germany).....II-75
1$100
   Coherent, Inc. (USA).....II-76
Cutera, Inc (USA).....II-76
Diomed, Inc. (USA).....II-76
1$100
   Dornier Medtech GmbH (Germany).....II-77
EL.EN. S.p.A. (Italy).....II-77
1$100
   Cynosure, Inc. (USA).....II-78
Ellex Medical Lasers Limited (Australia).....II-78
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. (USA).....II-78
IRIDEX Corp. (USA).....II-78
1$100
   Laserscope (USA).....II-79
LaserSight Technologies, Inc. (USA).....II-79
1$100
   Lumenis Ltd (Israel).....II-80
Lynton Lasers Ltd (UK).....II-80
1$100
   Nidek Co Ltd (Japan).....II-81
Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. (USA).....II-81
PhotoMedex, Inc. (USA).....II-81
1$100
   PLC Medical Systems Inc. (USA).....II-82
Radiancy Inc (USA).....II-82
Spectranetics Corp. (USA).....II-82
1$100
   Syneron Medical Ltd (Israel).....II-83
Trimedyne, Inc. (USA).....II-83
VISX, Inc. (USA).....II-83
1$100
   WaveLight AG (Germany).....II-84
1$100
  10. Global Market Perspective.....II-85   
   Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Laser Systems by Geographic Region/Country – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-851$350
   Table 6: World Long-term Projections for Medical Laser Systems by Geographic Region/Country – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-861$350
   Table 7: World Historic Review for Medical Laser Systems by Geographic Region/Country – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-871$350
   Table 8: World 15-Year Perspective for Medical Laser Systems by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-881$350
   Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Surgical Lasers by Geographic Region/Country – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-891$350
   Table 10: World Long-term Projections for Surgical Lasers by Geographic Region/Country – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-901$350
   Table 11: World Historic Review for Surgical Lasers by Geographic Region/Country – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-911$350
   Table 12: World 15-Year Perspective for Surgical Lasers by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-921$350
   Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aesthetic Lasers by Geographic Region/Country – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-931$350
   Table 14: World Long-term Projections for Aesthetic Lasers by Geographic Region/Country – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-941$350
   Table 15: World Historic Review for Aesthetic Lasers by Geographic Region/Country – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-951$350
   Table 16: World 15-Year Perspective for Aesthetic Lasers by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-961$350
   Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ophthalmic Lasers by Geographic Region/Country – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-971$350
   Table 18: World Long-term Projections for Ophthalmic Lasers by Geographic Region/Country – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-981$350
   Table 19: World Historic Review for Ophthalmic Lasers by Geographic Region/Country – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-991$350
   Table 20: World 15-Year Perspective for Ophthalmic Lasers by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1001$350
   Table 21: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Diagnostic Lasers by Geographic Region/Country – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1011$350
   Table 22: World Long-term Projections for Diagnostic Lasers by Geographic Region/Country – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1021$350
   Table 23: World Historic Review for Diagnostic Lasers by Geographic Region/Country – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1031$350
   Table 24: World 15-Year Perspective for Diagnostic Lasers by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1041$350
   Table 25: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Therapeutic Lasers by Geographic Region/Country – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1051$350
   Table 26: World Long-term Projections for Therapeutic Lasers by Geographic Region/Country – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1061$350
   Table 27: World Historic Review for Therapeutic Lasers by Geographic Region/Country – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1071$350
   Table 28: World 15-Year Perspective for Therapeutic Lasers by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1081$350
   Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Accessories & Services for Medical Laser Systems by Geographic Region/Country – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1091$350
   Table 30: World Long-term Projections for Accessories & Services for Medical Laser Systems by Geographic Region/Country – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1101$350
   Table 31: World Historic Review for Accessories & Services for Medical Laser Systems by Geographic Region/Country – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1111$350
   Table 32: World 15-Year Perspective for Accessories & Services for Medical Laser Systems by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1121$350
III. MARKET104$1950
  1. The United States.....III-146 $1750  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Current and Future Analysis.....III-1
US Healthcare Industry: A Brief Account.....III-1
Key Statistics.....III-1
Table 33: Installed Base of Ophthalmic Lasers in the United States (2000-2008) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1
1$200
   Table 34: Installed Base of LASIK Devices in the United States (2000-2008) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-2

Table 35: Unit Shipments of LASIK Devices in the United States (2000-2008) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-2
Type of Non-surgical Procedures with Duration, Number of Treatments Required, and Outcome
  .....III-2
1$200
   Trends & Issues.....III-3
Laser Vision Correction - A Highly Untapped Market.....III-3
Rapid Transition Towards Non-invasive Treatment Procedures.....III-3
Use of Lasers for Hair Removal Expanding Significantly.....III-3
Laser Usage Increasing in Dentistry.....III-3
1$75
   Decline in Laser System Costs Increase Affordability and Usage.....III-4
Laser Systems for Cardiac Ablation.....III-4
Laser Usage Growing in Treatment of BPH.....III-4
Cost of Laser Skin Resurfacing Procedures.....III-4
1$75
   Regulations.....III-5
Revision of US Medical Laser Safety Standards.....III-5
Medical Lasers Market in Recent Past-A Sneak Peek .....III-5
Competitive Scenario.....III-5
Table 36: Leading Players in the US Medical Lasers Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Lumenis, VISX/ Advanced Medical Optics, Laserscope, Candela, Bausch & Lomb, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-5
1$200
   Table 37: Leading Players in the US Aesthetic Lasers Market (2002-2005E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Lumenis, Candela, Palomar, Photomedex, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-6

Table 38: Leading Players in the US Cardiology Lasers Market (2003-2005E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Cardiogenesis, Spectranetics, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-6
1$200
   Table 39: Leading Players in the US Urology Lasers Market (2003-2005E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Dornier MedTech, Lumenis, Laserscope, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-7

Table 40: Leading Players in the US Ophthalmic Lasers Market (2002-2005E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for VISX/Advanced Medical Optics, Alcon, Nidek, Bausch & Lomb, Iridex, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-7
1$200
   Table 41: Leading Players in the US Excimer Lasers Market (2003-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Advanced Medical Optics/VISX, Bausch & Lomb, Alcon, Nidek, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-8
Laser and Light Therapy in Skin Surgery – Facts and Figures.....III-8
Table 42: Number of Annual Procedures for Skin Surgery in the US: 2001-2005(includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-8
1$200
   Ophthalmic Lasers Market.....III-9
A Review of LASIK Surgery.....III-9
LASIK Procedures.....III-9
LASIK Surgery and Visual Improvement.....III-9
Snapshots.....III-9
Table 43: Number of Excimer Laser Procedures in United States (2003-2006) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-9
1$200
   Table 44: LASIK Procedures in the US (2000-2005) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10
Complications Associated with LASIK.....III-10
Intralase System from Intralase.....III-10
1$200
   Aesthetic Lasers– A Focus on Key Statistics in Non-surgical Procedures.....III-11
Table 45: US Aesthetic Lasers Market (2002-2004): Number of Non-surgical Procedures Performed for Laser Hair Removal, Laser Skin Resurfacing, and Laser Treatment of Leg Veins (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-11

Table 46: US Aesthetic Lasers Market (2004): Number of Non-surgical Procedures Performed by Gender Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-11
1$200
   Table 47: US Aesthetic Lasers Market (2004): Number of Non-surgical Procedures Performed by Age Group (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12
Regulatory Approvals.....III-12
7$875
   Product Innovations/Introductions.....III-199$425
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-287$375
   Select Players.....III-359$450
   B. Market Analytics.....III-44
Table 48: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Laser Systems by Segment – Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-44
1$200
   Table 49: US Long-term Projections for Medical Laser Systems by Segment – Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-45

Table 50: US Historic Review for Medical Laser Systems by Segment – Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-45
1$200
   Table 51: US 15-Year Perspective for Medical Laser Systems by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-46
1$200
  2. Canada.....III-474 $450  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-47
Current and Future Analysis.....III-47
Regulatory Approvals.....III-47
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-48
Table 52: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Laser Systems by Segment – Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Laser, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-48
1$200
   Table 53: Canadian Long-term Projections for Medical Laser Systems by Segment –Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-49

Table 54: Canadian Historic Review for Medical Laser Systems by Segment – Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-49
1$200
   Table 55: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Medical Laser Systems by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-50
1$200
  3. Japan.....III-515 $525  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-51
Current and Future Analysis.....III-51
Regulatory Approvals.....III-51
Product Launch .....III-51
1$75
   Strategic Corporate Development In Recent Past.....III-52
Nidek Co Ltd – A Key Player.....III-52
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-53
Table 56: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Laser Systems by Segment – Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-53
1$200
   Table 57: Japanese Long-term Projections for Medical Laser Systems by Segment –Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-54

Table 58: Japanese Historic Review for Medical Laser Systems by Segment – Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-54
1$200
   Table 59: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Medical Laser Systems by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-55
1$200
  4. Europe.....III-568 $925  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-56
Current and Future Analysis.....III-56
Regulatory Approvals.....III-56
1$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-571$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-58
Table 60: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Laser Systems by Geographic Region/Country – France, Germany, Italy, UK, & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-58
1$200
   Table 61: European Long-term Projections for Medical Laser Systems by Geographic Region/ Country – France, Germany, Italy, UK, & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-59

Table 62: European Historic Review for Medical Laser Systems by Geographic Region/Country – France, Germany, Italy, UK, & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-59
1$200
   Table 63: European 15-Year Perspective for Medical Laser Systems by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, & Rest of Europe Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-601$200
   Table 64: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Laser Systems by Segment – Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-611$200
   Table 65: European Long-term Projections for Medical Laser Systems by Segment - Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-62

Table 66: European Historic Review for Medical Laser Systems by Segment – Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-62
1$200
   Table 67: European 15-Year Perspective for Medical Laser Systems by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-63
1$200
  4a. France.....III-644 $425  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-64
Current and Future Analysis.....III-64
Healthcare System.....III-64
Quantel Medical – A Key Player.....III-64
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-65
Table 68: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Laser Systems by Segment –Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-65
1$200
   Table 69: French Long-term Projections for Medical Laser Systems by Segment –Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-66

Table 70: French Historic Review for Medical Laser Systems by Segment – Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-66
1$200
   Table 71: French 15-Year Perspective for Medical Laser Systems by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets for1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-67
1$200
  4b. Germany.....III-686 $575  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-68
Current and Future Analysis.....III-68
Product Innovations/Introductions.....III-68
1$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-691$75
   Key Players.....III-701$75