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A laser scalpel is a scalpel for surgery, cutting tissue by the energy of laser light. In ophthalmology excimer lasers are used for changing the shape of the cornea, procedures known as LASIK and LASEK. Other surgical fields where the use of a laser scalpel is common are circumcision, neurosurgery, vascular surgery, ... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Endometriosis | 233 |
76% |
| Blindness & Visual Impa... | 44 |
68% |
| HPV | 26 |
96% |
| Vulvar Cancer | 5 |
100% |
| Glaucoma | 4 |
100% |
Overall, 78% (317
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Laser Surgery Reviews
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I got the laser surgery in 2005 and never got it back. (So far) I think it worked well for myself.
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It seems to be the only temporary fix.
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Works for a couple years or so but always returns
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after 5 surgeries, it seems like this one has finally worked
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The 2 surgeries worked for a small amount of time but now it is back.
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helps for awhile, don't want to do a 3rd time
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It worked for about a yr. then pain came back 2 times worse. The last yr has been great;shorter periods less painful always on time to the day.
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It did what It could I had it done I think last time was in 2000
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It has worked so far, but there is occasional pain.
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This was uncomfortable, too, but it worked and I was clear for 12 years.
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works for a little while but has come back for a 3rd time
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this was my last resort and it worked!
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I have had laser surgery twice, and found it reduced the pain and inflammation I had been feeling. The intesity of my cramping also diminished.
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Had it in 97, 00 and 01. the pain only stops for 2 to 3 months and then returns.
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For the women
Note to self must get laser eye surgery! [More] -
laser surgery & laparoscopy
Well you got to have the laparoscopy in order to do the laser surgery. [More] -
laser surgery & laparoscopy
i might be having laser surgery still waitin on doctor. question. is laser surgery and a laparoscopy the same thing. what i was reading on alot of dif... [More] -
Pregnancy/Laser Surgery
Crossing my fingers! [More] -
Laser surgery
Does anyone of you had a laser surgery before. I would like to hear your stories. I am on a waiting list for one and it will be in April. [More]
