<unk>  is the use of extreme cold in surgery to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue; thus, it is the surgical application of<unk> ablation. The term comes from the Greek words<unk>  (κρύο) ("icy cold") and surgery (cheirourgiki – χειρουργική) meaning "hand work" or "handiwork".<unk>  has been historically used to treat a number of diseases and disorders, especially a variety of benign and malignant skin conditions.
Cryosurgery
Cryotherapy
Microwave thermotherapy
Laser coagulation
Climatotherapy
Transoral laser microsurgery
Radiofrequency thermocoagulation
Laser surgery