Lasers in general surgery.
Laser use in general surgery has become more popular in the past few years. The contact Nd:YAG laser returns tactile sensation to the surgeon and is used successfully to cut and coagulate during breast, colorectal, and biliary procedures.
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Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc., Culver City, California.
D002763:Cholecystectomy / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006484:Hemorrhoids / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008408:Mastectomy / Q000379:methods