Heating of tissues to about 60 deg. denatures the proteins, thereby arrests bleeding. The target molecules used for light absorption are hemoglobin and pigment epithelium. Laser photocoagulation is used in surgery of spleen, liver and kidneys.
Heating of tissues to about 60 deg. denatures the proteins, thereby arrests bleeding. The target molecules used for light absorption are hemoglobin and pigment epithelium. Laser photocoagulation is used in surgery of spleen, liver and kidneys.