Select the statement(s)that best reflect the benefits of laser surgery for the surgical services department.
A) Decreases postoperative scarring that could lead to stenosis.
B) Reduces operative and anesthesia use of antibiotics.
C) Sterilizes tissue from the heat generated at the laser-tissue impact site.
D) Promotes a shift to more laparoscopic surgery procedures.

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Following are some advantages that have been associated with laser technology,depending on the procedure performed:
·Seals small blood vessels (less intraoperative and postoperative blood loss)
·Seals lymphatics (decreases postoperative edema and potential spread of malignant cells in the lymphatic system)
·Seals nerve endings (on selective procedures,decreases postoperative pain)
·Sterilizes tissue (from the heat generated at the laser-tissue impact site)
·Decreases postoperative stenosis (by decreasing the amount of scarring that could lead to stenosis)
·Produces minimal tissue damage (from precision of the laser beam)
·Reduces operative and anesthesia time
·Allows a shift to more ambulatory surgery procedure
·Allows more use of local anesthetics instead of general anesthetics
·Provides quicker recovery and return to daily activities

Select the Statement(s)that Best Reflect the Benefits of Laser Surgery