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...