| umls-concept:C0023087 | skos:definition | MSH: The use of a laser either to vaporize surface lesions or to make bloodless cuts in tissue. It does not include the coagulation of tissue by laser (LASER COAGULATION).,NCI: A surgical procedure that uses the cutting power of a laser beam to make bloodless cuts in tissue or to remove a surface lesion such as a tumor.,NCI: A type of operation using the cutting powers of laser beams from various sources. The use of a laser either to vaporize surface lesions or to make bloodless cuts in tissue. (from On-line Medical Dictionary) | lld:umls |
