It depends on your insurance. I hope it is covering it, because this operation could cost you more than 15 thousands dollars... this is above minimum, I think. Let’s say up to 20 thousands.
Well, surgical lasers are on the field of otolaryngology more than 20 years, but their use in rhinologic surgery has still remained relatively limited. In laser technology, development of the holmium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (YAG) laser was achieved. YAG is a device that offers characteristics that are effective in precise sinus surgery. So, laser sinus surgery is effective and can be coupled with and effective as nonlaser techniques in relieving the symptoms of chronic sinusitis. Laser surgery offers improved intraoperative hemostasis. The bad side is, it causes increased postoperative tissue edema.
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