title: The techniques and uses of lasers in general surgery.
abstract: This paper presents a brief description of current uses of the carbon dioxide, neodymium:yttrium aluminum garnet, and other lasers in common general surgical procedures. It focuses on the author's own experiences and includes a review of the current literature.
authors.affiliation: St. Francis Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Daly
mesh_terms: D001005:Anus Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000295:instrumentation; D003218:Condylomata Acuminata / Q000601:surgery; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D015409:Mastectomy, Radical / Q000295:instrumentation; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000295:instrumentation