Laser Surgery

Laser surgery, also known as laser-assisted surgery or laser therapy, is a medical procedure that uses the focused energy of a laser beam to cut, coagulate, vaporize, or otherwise modify tissue in the body. Laser surgery offers several advantages, including precision, minimal invasiveness, reduced bleeding, and shorter recovery times. Here are some common applications and types of laser surgery: 1. Laser Eye Surgery (Laser Vision Correction): * Purpose: Corrects refractive vision problems like nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism. * Types: Common laser eye surgeries include LASIK (Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis), PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy), and SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction). 2. Dermatological Laser Surgery: * Purpose: Treats skin conditions, such as skin cancer, wrinkles, scars, birthmarks, and vascular lesions. * Types: CO2 lasers, Erbium lasers, and pulsed-dye lasers are used for various skin procedures. 3. Laser Dentistry: * Purpose: Used for dental procedures such as cavity removal, gum surgery, and teeth whitening. * Types: Erbium and CO2 lasers are used in various dental applications. 4. Gynecological Laser Surgery: * Purpose: Treats conditions like cervical dysplasia, uterine fibroids, and endometriosis. * Types: Carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers are often used in gynecological procedures. 5. Laser Urology Surgery: * Purpose: Treats urinary tract conditions like kidney stones, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and bladder tumors. 6. Laser Cardiac Surgery: * Purpose: Used in some cardiac surgeries to create small channels in the heart muscle to improve blood flow or treat certain arrhythmias. * Types: Excimer lasers are used in some cardiac procedures. 7. Laser Spine Surgery: * Purpose: May be used in minimally invasive spine procedures to treat conditions like herniated discs and spinal stenosis. * Types: Different types of lasers may be used depending on the specific procedure.