Laser Surgery

Established in 1981, The Laser Center at Rochester General Hospital is an internationally recognized, full service Center with expertise in clinical applications, research and education regarding laser applications in health care. The Center is equipped with 24 state-of-the-art lasers supported by an experienced team of physicians, nurses and technical staff.

Lasers are used to cut, vaporize or coagulate tissues with little or no damage to surrounding areas. They are also beneficial in reaching otherwise inaccessible locations with less trauma, bleeding and scarring. In many cases, surgery with lasers results in reduced post-operative pain and less need for medication, shorter hospitalization and quicker return to routine activities.

The Center's Laser Group of board certified physicians and other credentialed staff guides the development and implementation of laser use at the Hospital. Laser Group members have trained thousands of professionals from around the world and have lectured and published extensively on laser applications and research. The group also directs all laser training for surgical residents from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and residents from the Hospital's obstetrics and gynecology program. 
 

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