Use of LASER in General Surgery and E.N.T.

Initial Media hype and sensationalism regarding LASER is now replaced by careful comparison with established modalities of treatment and authentic use of laser. One important area where it is particularly useful is in patients with blood coagulation disorders like hemophilia and thrombocytopenia. Co2 Laser beam is delivered through a microscope by use of micromanipulator for precision surgery of larynx, throat and ear.

General surgery:

Oral cancer and leukoplakia

Oesophageal web

Oesophageal verices

Vascular tumors of trunk, abdominal wall and scalp

Painless surgery of piles

Throat:

Tonsillectomy

Larynx

Vocal polyp and nodules

Vocal cord cyst

Reinkes oedema

Glottic web

Early Laryngeal cancer

Ear surgery:

Myrinotomy

Stapedectoy

Removal of granulation tissue

Nose surgery:

Turbinate reduction

Synechie resection