Question 1

about laser surgery?

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Laser surgery: Can you give us a little more information?  Not quit enough given to be able to help you.

Question 2

what are the differences between turp and laser surgery?

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TURP vs laser TUVP: Main differences occur with the surgeon's experience. Both procedures (mandated by insurers) must be scheduled/performed on an "outpt" basis, and may leave you with a Foley catheter for ~ 1 week. Reports suggest longer post-operative discomfort following laser tuvp.  Also, no tissue is typically obtained for review with a laser procedure, unless the surgeon is performing a laser "resection.".

Question 3

does laser surgery leave a scar?

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Depends : On the type of laser, the procedure and the site of the surgery. Skin for example, cut by laser or other means will often scar whereas the soft tissue of the mouth will generally heal scar free.
Most surgery is designed to minimize any scarring.

Question 4

is laser surgery painful in the face?

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Can be: Much depends on exactly what type of laser surgery is being performed and exactly what the aftercare is. For example, patients who are undergoing co2 laser surgery may have significant discomfort if the areas are left uncovered;  this discomfort can be decreased if the treated areas are covered and away from contact with air.  Your physician will be able to provide you with more precise answers.

Question 5

for a comlex fistula is laser surgery safe?

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: "Complex fistula" can be treated with laser surgery safely, but may not result in complete removal of the fistula. a colo-rectal surgeon is recommended for this kind of repair, so if symptoms re-occur, get a followup consult .

Question 6

in what way is the cornea cut in laser surgery?

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Cataract Surgery: The most common way to cut the cornea during cataract surgery is with a small. Thin blade.  Recently lasers have been introduced as an alternative way to cut the cornea during cataract surgery.

Question 7

is laser surgery to treat refractive error safe?

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Yes: In short yes - very safe.  But ask your doctor about potential complications.

Question 8

does laser surgery kill abnormal cells completely?

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Need more specifics: Laser surgery can be used for any number of health problems. It would be helpful to know what condition you are referring to. Thanks!

Question 9

has anyone here had blepharoplasty with laser surgery?

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Please clarify: If you mean blepharoplasty with lasik, I am not aware of these being combined and don't feel the combination would be a good idea.

If you mean blepharoplasty performed with a laser rather than a scalpel, my advice: don't waste your money. There is no advantage to laser blepharoplasty over more traditional methods.

Question 10

is laser surgery for glaucoma safe to do in the elderly?

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Yes: This procedure which increases fluid exit from the eye is gentle, quick and pain free.  The response is rapid in most cases and can be repeated if needed.  It is non-invasive which means the risk of infection is really zero.

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