Recent advances in Laser Scalpel technology have made it possible to target individual cells without harming any surrounding tissue. Before this advancement laser scalpels could only be so precise because the heat coming from the laser would actually damage surrounding tissue. This increased precision is made possible by the use of extremely fast light pulses that don't take enough time to hurt the surrounding area. The latest development is not so much the technology itself but the work of rocket scientist Adela Ben-Yakar who was able to shrink the technology to make it possible to work inside humans for surgery. This new technology will undoubtedly help in recovery periods after surgery considering there will be less damage.
http://www.wired.com/medtech/health/magazine/16-12/st_microscalpel
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This is great becaue collateral damage of the surgury is greatly decreased. Did you know that in order for this technology to be successful it must be paired with using, a micro imaging system which isnt so new but vital for the success of the emerging technology.
This seems like it could help a lot of people with safer surgerys. It also proves our advancement in provding technology that actually help people. Did you know the use of the laser scalpel is common for circumcision, neurosurgery and vascular surgery.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_scalpel
Laser scalpels that are refined is a good thing because it would not harm another part of the body. It is ironic how a rocket scientist made it, but as long as it was made it is good.
The laser scalpel is also more precise than any other scalpel decreasing in the number of mistakes.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=laser+scalpel&spell=1
Jordan,
You give a nice description of the technology and how it works. This is complemented by Mark's comments on the types of surgeries it is used in and the micro imaging system Justin states it needs to be paired with.
Well done.
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