Which is an advantage of using lasers in the perioperative setting?
a. Low start-up cost for a facility laser program
b. Extra training or credentialing of staff not required
c. Minimal postoperative pain and scarring
d. Hospital setting required for most cases
ANS: C
Thermal effect on surrounding tissue is minimal with laser use. Essentially no permanent thermal necrosis of tissue occurs beyond 100 mm from the edge of the area incised. This minimizes postoperative pain. Healing occurs promptly and postoperative edema, sloughing of tissue, pain, and scarring are minimal.
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