[Applications of the CO2 laser scalpel in surgery]

The use of CO2 Laser in different surgical fields is presented. Different cutting powers for each tissue are shown as well. Advantages of the CO2 Laser such as less pain, haemorrhage, inflammation, fibrosis, edema. . ., have also assessed. According to its characteristics, we find it specially indicated in oncologic surgery, hemophilia and in highly vascularized tissues. It is also very useful when operating cavities with a difficult surgical approach, because of its reflective property.