The group's principal activity is to design, manufacture, market and support aesthetic, surgical lasers and other surgical systems, related instrumentation and disposable supplies. the group has over 350 products of which some include ktp/532, co2, nd:yag, er:yag and dye medical laser systems. the group's primary medical markets include dermatology, aesthetic surgery and urology. the secondary markets consist of ear, nose and throat surgery, general surgery, gynecology, photo-dynamic therapy and other surgical specialties. the group markets its products throughout the united states, the united kingdom, france, the middle east, latin america and asia. during 2001, the group acquired the remaining 25% minority interest in laserscope france s.a. laser systems and surgical equipment accounted for 83% of 2001 revenues and surgical support and maintenance, 17%.