Category
Therapeutic
Typical Use
Cut, ablate, or coagulate tissue with focused light energy.
Description
A device that emits concentrated light energy at specific wavelengths to cut, vaporize, or coagulate tissue with high precision, used across specialties including ophthalmology, ENT, dermatology, and general surgery for procedures such as tumor ablation, vascular lesion treatment, and delicate microsurgery. Lasers offer advantages of minimal bleeding, precise margins, and reduced thermal spread when properly selected and applied, but require strict safety protocols including eye protection, smoke evacuation, and controlled access to the procedure room. Choice of laser type (CO?, Nd:YAG, diode, etc.) depends on tissue interaction properties and clinical goals, and operator training is essential to optimize outcomes and avoid complications. Postoperative monitoring addresses wound healing, scar formation, and potential delayed effects related to thermal injury.