New laser for neurosurgery allows greater precision and efficiency for removal of complex tumors
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - 13:42
in Health & Medicine
Surgeons at Northwestern Memorial Hospital are among the first in the country to use a new micro-laser, which uses light energy in place of a cutting tool to remove complicated brain and spine tumors. The technique offers greater precision and efficiency during surgery, reducing the incision size, surgery time and patient recovery period following surgery.