What Surgery Takes 10 Minutes? Understanding Fast-Paced Procedures
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For many procedures, the actual time spent in the operating room can be surprisingly brief, with the laser portion of a LASIK eye surgery, for example, often taking just 10–15 minutes per eye. While this is a small portion of the overall appointment, it leads many to ask: what surgery takes 10 minutes, and what makes these procedures so quick?