title: Applications of lasers in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
abstract: The meteoric growth of laparoscopic cholecystectomy has sparked intense interest in lasers. This is a review of the laser technologies available for laparoscopic use. The relative merits and liabilities for each wavelength and delivery system are discussed.
authors: Department of Surgery, Rochester General Hospital, NY.
authors: R J
authors: RJ
authors: Lanzafame
mesh_terms: D002763:Cholecystectomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D053685:Laser Therapy