Back and neck pain due to disc herniation is among the most common causes for chronic disabling conditions and reduced quality of life globally. While traditional open spine surgeries provide effective outcomes for disc herniation, they often include significant tissue disruption, longer recovery times, and complications after surgery. Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression (PLDD) is an innovation in spine care that in a minimally invasive approach...

Hemorrhoids are some of the most common anorectal disorders with millions of people affected around the world. While traditional hemorrhoidectomy is the accepted treatment of the common condition of advanced grades hemorrhoids, it has some pitfalls, including postoperative pain, long recovery, and chance of sphincter injury. The introduction of Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty (LHP) may provide a new way to treat hemorrhoids that preserves sphincter function, is...

Periodontal disease remains one of the most common oral health conditions globally and is a leading cause of tooth loss, systemic health issues, and difficult restorative care. Treatment has historically been focused on scaling, root planing, and surgical flap options. These methods are effective, but they can be time-consuming, uncomfortable, and associated with longer healing time. Dental laser use can upend this paradigm. For dentists,...

Modern surgery is undergoing rapid changes, and one major factor in this change is the advancement of medical laser technologies. Once a specialized tool for selective surgeries, lasers are now becoming a mainstay in multiple general surgical applications. For the practicing general surgeon, the understanding and incorporation of medical laser systems into practice: has the potential to improve patient outcomes, improve workflow efficiency and allow...