Laser scalpel

A laser scalpel was a laser-based surgical tool, and could be used to make highly accurate incisions. At Rimsoo units, laser scalpels were used for a variety of surgeries.
Ton Phanan of Wraith Squadron carried a laser scalpel as a holdout weapon. The model he used was almost indistinguishable from a writing implement when deactivated. This made it easily missed during a weapons search, and he could use his medical credentials as justification for carrying it if discovered. Phanan used it to deadly effect against a false military police officer during a kidnapping attempt on the Wraiths in 7 ABY.X-Wing: Iron Fist
==Behind the scenes==
It is not clear whether or not the fine-point laser cutter was identical to the laser scalpel, or represented a distinctly different piece of equipment.
==Appearances==
==Sources==
*Death Star Technical Companion
*Dark Force Rising Sourcebook
*Star Wars Gamemaster Handbook
*The Movie Trilogy Sourcebook
*Death Star Technical Companion, Second Edition
*Goroth: Slave of the Empire 
*Galladinium's Fantastic Technology
*Galaxy Guide 1: A New Hope, Second Edition
*The Thrawn Trilogy Sourcebook
*Rules of Engagement: The Rebel SpecForce Handbook
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*Star Wars Trilogy Sourcebook, Special Edition
*The Far Orbit Project
*The Essential Guide to Droids
*Fly Casual
==Notes and references==
Category:Cutting tools
Category:Scalpels