Laser surgery
Laser Surgery
Laser surgery (pronunciation: /ˈleɪzər ˈsɜːrdʒəri/) is a type of surgery that uses a laser (light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) to cut tissue.
Etymology
The term "laser" originated as an acronym for "Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation". The word "surgery" comes from the Greek "cheirourgia", meaning "hand work".
Types of Laser Surgery
There are several types of laser surgery, including:
- Soft tissue laser surgery: This type of surgery is commonly used in dentistry and dermatology.
- Hard tissue laser surgery: This is often used in dentistry to shape or remove hard tissue such as teeth or bone.
- Laser eye surgery: This is used to correct vision problems such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.
- Laser hair removal: This is a cosmetic procedure that uses a laser to remove unwanted hair.
Advantages and Disadvantages
Laser surgery has several advantages over traditional surgery, including less pain, less bleeding, and faster recovery times. However, it also has some disadvantages, such as the potential for burns and other injuries if the laser is not used correctly.
Related Terms
- Electrosurgery: A type of surgery that uses electrical current to cut, coagulate, desiccate, or fulgurate tissue.
- Cryosurgery: A type of surgery that uses extreme cold to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue.
- Radiosurgery: A type of surgery that uses radiation to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Laser surgery
- Wikipedia's article - Laser surgery
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