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In contrast to current neurosurgical applications of the CO2 laser which utilize high power densities (12,000–50,000 watts/cm2) to achieve coagulation or vaporization of tissue, the use of much lower power densities (300–1,200 watts/cm2) and small focal spot size to achieve tissue welding effects promises to have great potential use in reconstructive microsurgery.
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Richmond, I.L. (1986). The Use of Lasers in Nerve Repair. In: Fasano, V.A. (eds) Advanced Intraoperative Technologies in Neurosurgery. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-8810-1_16
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