Analysis of reflected signals during a laser procedure

A method for controlling laser emission during a laser procedure, the method comprising:

• emitting a verification signal from at least one of a laser source emitter or a light source emitter associated with a surgical scope toward an object;
• detecting, with an optical sensor, a return signal from the object in response to the verification signal;
• comparing at least one of a spectral signature or a reflected intensity of the return signal to at least one criterion;
• and
• based on the comparing, selectively permitting or preventing emission of a therapeutic laser signal from the surgical scope.

A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to:

• cause a verification signal to be emitted from at least one of a laser source emitter or a light source emitter associated with a surgical scope toward an object;
• cause an optical sensor to detect a return signal from the object in response to the verification signal;
• compare at least one of a spectral signature or a reflected intensity of the return signal to at least one criterion;
• and
• based on the comparing, selectively permit or prevent emission of a therapeutic laser signal from the surgical scope.