Are lasers used for all medical problems?
No. Lasers have distinct advantages in many instances. In others, there are no advantages to using a laser, only added time and expense. In some cases, it is actually better not to use a laser. Check with your otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon for good advice. WHAT IS OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY? Otolaryngology-head and neck surgery is a specialty concerned with the medical and surgical treatment of the ears, nose, throat and related structures of the head and neck. The specialty encompasses cosmetic facial reconstruction, surgery of benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck, management of patients with loss of hearing and balance, endoscopic examination of air and food passages and treatment of allergic, sinus, laryngeal, thyroid and esophageal disorders. To qualify for the American Board of Otolaryngology certification examination, a physician must complete five or more years of post-M.D. (or D.O.) specialty training. 1992. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head
