n combination with stereotactic procednrse to identify and localize tumor sites, surgical lasers can be used to destroy tumors. Stereotactic procedures are used to identify the tumor site. Three surgical lasers currently used include the carbon dioxide, argon, and neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd:YAG) lasres. All three work by creating thermal energy, which destroys the tissue on which it is focused. Laser therapy also provides the benefit of reducing damage to surrounding tissue.