Laser application in neurosurgery was slow initially but now neurosurgeons are using them every day more often. Lasers offer many advantages and have few drawbacks. Laser is useful for cutting and coagulation also high blood irrigated tissues or for spine surgery such as the intervertebral disk decompression.
A variety of delivery systems are available, as well as adapters for microsurgery. Lasers have a definite role in the neurosurgery of the present and future, which will be more micromanipulative, automated, and computerized.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.