This provides sterilization by vaporizing all existing bacteria and virus in the field. Small lymphatic ducts and blood vessels will be sealed automatically. The widest field for CO2 laser usage is in Gynecologic procedures such as the treatment of premalignant diseases as well as genital infections. With the help of a surgical microscope or colposcope, one can achieve fine control and focus of the laser to vaporize the diseased tissue while causing very little damage to the adjacent healthy area. CO2 lasers are also used to a considerable extent in otolaryngologic surgery to treat airway obstructions, tracheal stenosis, vocal and oral tumors as well as general surgery, orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery.
Laser is one of many therapeutic applications of flexible endoscopes.
The disadvantage with using CO2 is that it cannot be used through fiberoptic cables and for this reason is not used for endoscopic procedures. YAG laser which is used for some endoscopic procedures. This page has been accessed 1708 times.