Medical procedures called laser therapy make use of concentrated light. Light from a laser—which is short for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation—is tuned to particular wavelengths, unlike light from most other sources. This enables it to be concentrated into strong beams. Because of its power, laser light can be used to cut steel and form diamonds.
Lasers in medicine enable surgeons to operate with extreme precision by concentrating on a small area, causing less damage to the surrounding tissue. In comparison to standard surgery, laser therapy may result in less pain, oedema, and scars. However, laser therapy can be pricey and necessitates multiple sessions
An endoscope, which is a small, illuminated, flexible tube, may be used to guide the laser and observe internal body tissues when treating a tumour. Through a bodily entrance, such as the mouth, the endoscope is inserted. The surgeon next directs the laser on the tumour in order to shrink or remove it. Depending on the operation, several laser therapy techniques are used.
Lasers may cause less harm to healthy tissues when used in surgery because they seal tissue cuts to prevent bleeding. You often experience less discomfort, bleeding, oedema, and scars as a result. The time in surgery is typically reduced with laser therapy. In actuality, laser therapy is frequently performed in an outpatient setting. Following laser surgery, your recovery period is sped up and your risk of infection is decreased.
Not every hospital or cancer centre in India has the trained medical personnel and equipment required to treat cancer with lasers. To find out if local hospitals and cancer treatment facilities use lasers, speak with your doctor, or give them a call.
