Exhibit 99.1



                      Statement of Chief Executive Officer
         Pursuant to Section 1350 of Title 18 of the United States Code


Pursuant to Section 1350 of Title 18 of the United States Code, the undersigned,
Michael R. Stewart,  the President and Chief Executive Officer of Surgical Laser
Technologies, Inc., hereby certifies that:

1.       The Company's Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the period ended September
         29, 2002 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section
         13 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2.       The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all
         material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of
         the Company.




Dated:  November 12, 2002                  /s/ Michael R. Stewart
                                           ----------------------

                                           Michael R. Stewart,
                                           President and Chief Executive Officer