Other Techniques of Surgery

Picture of a surgeon preparing to do laser surgery

Surgeons may use traditional tools such as surgical knives. In addition, depending on the procedure, both open and minimally invasive surgical procedures can also use other tools.

Laser Surgery

A laser is a device that sends out a concentrated beam of light. A laser beam can seal a wound, repair damaged tissue, or destroy certain cells. This lets the surgeon cut through tissue without damaging nearby cells. Laser has been used in place of surgical cutting tools in various surgeries. These include eye surgery and gynecological procedures. It can also be used to remove skin marks and small tumors.

Electrosurgery

A surgeon can also use electrical tools that run on high-frequency electric currents. Some examples of electrosurgery include electrocoagulation. This helps control bleeding by clotting the blood. Another example is electrodesiccation, which is used to remove small growths by destroying the tissue with an electric current.

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