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Arelasersused in spine surgery?

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Yes: Lasers are certainly used in spine surgery but are rarely really needed or beneficial over standard minimally invasive techniques. Their main benefit is in tumor/cancer surgeries. In most other cases they have not been shown to have any benefit at all over other minimally invasive spine surgery methods.

Answered 7/2/2015

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Yes. There are : Several indications for there use such as in certain disc surgeries or with treating certain tumors as well as in other limited indications.

Answered 1/19/2017

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: Yes, lasers can be used in spinal surgery. Thank you for your question.

Answered 12/29/2022

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