carbon dioxide laser
instrument
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The carbon-dioxide laser is a type of gas laser known for its ability to generate high powers, often in the kilowatt range. These lasers are particularly effective at delivering precise energy due to their infrared beams, which are strongly absorbed by water, making them useful for cutting and cauterizing tissue in medical applications. This property allows for precise surgical removal of tissue, stopping bleeding, and treating conditions like detached retinas or kidney stones by fragmenting them.12
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