What types of surgeries use lasers?
There are many indications for the use of lasers in surgery. The following are some of the more common indications: • to remove tumors • to help prevent blood loss by sealing small blood vessels • to seal lymph vessels to help decrease swelling and decrease the spread of tumor cells • to treat some skin conditions, including to remove or improve warts, moles, tattoos, birthmarks, scars, and wrinkles Click here to view the Online Resources page of this Web Site.