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Q. What is laser surgery in India?

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Laser surgery in India is a form of minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses a laser to focus highly concentrated beams of light onto a very specific target area. It can be used to treat many medical conditions and disorders, ranging from the removal of small tumors or lesions to the correction of vision problems such as nearsightedness (myopia) and astigmatism.

The major benefit offered by laser surgery is its precision – it enables surgeons to make very precise, controlled incisions and removes tissue with minimal damage to surrounding tissue structures. Additionally, laser surgery has been shown to reduce healing time for patients as well as offering excellent cosmetic results compared with traditional scalpel-based surgeries. Moreover, because it is less invasive than conventional methods, there are fewer risks associated with blood loss and infection following the procedure.

There are currently several different types of lasers available for use in India which include Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Erbium:YAG (ER:YAG), Holmium: YAG (Ho:YAG), Nd:YAG, KTP/532 nm Green Laser and Diode Laser systems among others. Each type of laser has its own individual applications and advantages depending on what type of issue needs treatment; some are better suited for certain tasks while other lasers may be more suitable for other tasks such as eye or skin treatments. For instance CO2 lasers are generally best suited for resurfacing procedures - like removing wrinkles - while ER; Yag or Ho; Yag might be better suited for cutting through thicker surfaces such as bone during orthopedic surgeries.

Overall there has been an increasing demand among Indian citizens opting in favorof adopting advanced technologies & techniques such as endoscopic & laparoscopic Surgery along with the latest laser based solutions being deployed across various medical centers today in both urban & rural areas within India due their cost effectiveness nature & extremely high level accuracy when compared against traditional scalpel workmanship . In addition due to increased awareness about this technology ,patient safety assurance measures become more rigorous & helps maintain strict quality control standards throughout different stages of every operation further instilling confidence amongst patients about conducting this type treatment process .