Laser Surgery

What are the different types of laser surgery?

• LASIK, PRK, LASEK, SMILE, Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)

• RLE, ICL, Epi-LASIK

Discuss the benefits of laser surgery compared to traditional surgery.

• Laser surgery has a higher risk of complications compared to traditional surgery

• Laser surgery provides minimal scarring, shorter recovery time, reduced risk of infection, and more precise targeting of tissues.

• Laser surgery requires longer recovery time than traditional surgery

• Laser surgery is more expensive than traditional surgery

What are the risks associated with laser surgery?

• Hair loss, skin discoloration, nerve damage

• Infection, scarring, changes in vision, and in rare cases, blindness

Provide examples of applications where laser surgery is commonly used.

• Podiatry

• Neurology

• Eye surgery, dermatology, dentistry, oncology

• Cardiology

Compare and contrast laser surgery with traditional surgery in terms of recovery time.

• Laser surgery has a shorter recovery time compared to traditional surgery.

• Both laser surgery and traditional surgery have the same recovery time.

• Traditional surgery has a shorter recovery time compared to laser surgery.

• Laser surgery has a longer recovery time compared to traditional surgery.

What are some future advancements expected in the field of laser surgery?

• Improved precision, new laser technologies, enhanced safety measures

• Decreased accuracy, outdated laser technologies, reduced safety measures

Explain the importance of laser safety protocols during surgical procedures.

• Laser safety protocols are unnecessary and can be ignored during surgical procedures.

• Laser safety protocols are important during surgical procedures to prevent injuries and ensure a safe environment.

• Laser safety protocols are only important for non-invasive procedures.

• Following laser safety protocols can lead to better surgical outcomes.

How does laser surgery minimize blood loss compared to traditional surgery?

• Laser surgery increases blood flow instead of minimizing it.

• Laser surgery uses magnets to control blood loss.

• Laser surgery causes blood vessels to expand, leading to more bleeding.

• Laser surgery cauterizes blood vessels as it cuts.

Discuss the precision and accuracy achieved with laser surgery in delicate procedures.

• Laser surgery has achieved high precision and accuracy in delicate procedures due to the focused nature of the laser beam and technological advancements.

• Laser surgery lacks precision and accuracy in delicate procedures due to the scattered nature of the laser beam

• Laser surgery achieves precision but lacks accuracy in delicate procedures

• Laser surgery is imprecise and inaccurate in delicate procedures

What measures can be taken to ensure the effectiveness of laser surgery in different medical specialties?

• Using outdated equipment

• Ignoring outcome monitoring

• Proper training, maintenance of equipment, adherence to protocols, patient evaluation, and outcome monitoring.

• Skipping patient evaluation