New laser for neurosurgery allows greater precision and efficiency for removal of complex tumours

Monday, February 2, 2009 - 03:42 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 tumours. The technique offers greater precision and efficiency during surgery, reducing the incision size, surgery time and patient recovery period following surgery...

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