Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Vaginal laser surgery.

V W Jobson1, M J Campion

  • 1Forsyth Memorial Hospital, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
|September 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Laser surgery effectively treats vaginal lesions like endometriosis and HPV disease. The carbon dioxide laser is ideal, requiring careful technique and follow-up to prevent cancer recurrence.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Colposcopy Quality Control: Establishing Colposcopy Criterion Standards for the National Cancer Institute ALTS Trial Using Cervigrams.

Journal of lower genital tract disease·2015
Same author

A prospective study of biopsy-confirmed cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 1: colposcopic, cytological, and virological risk factors for progression.

Journal of lower genital tract disease·2015
Same author

Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia and carcinoma.

Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery·1998
Same author

Disabled women and maternity services.

Modern midwife·1997
Same author

Clinical manifestations and natural history of genital human papillomavirus infections.

Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America·1996
Same author

Cervical neoplasia: are adjunctive tests to cervical cytology worthwhile?

Clinical obstetrics and gynecology·1995
Same journal

Bridging Science and Practice in Gender-Affirming Care: A Compendium for Gynecologists.

Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Evidence, Clinical Expertise, and Research Gaps in Gender-Affirming Care.

Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Evaluation and Management of the Pediatric Gender-Diverse Patient.

Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Expanding Access to Cervical Cancer Screening for Transgender and Nonbinary Individuals.

Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Updates on Breast Cancer Screening and Special Considerations for Transgender Men and Women.

Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Contraceptive Needs of the Transmasculine Patient.

Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America·2026
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Gynecologic Oncology
  • Laser Surgery Applications
  • Vaginal Pathology

Background:

  • Vaginal epithelial lesions encompass conditions such as endometriosis, cysts, septae, human papillomavirus (HPV) disease, and vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia (VaIN).
  • These diverse lesions present unique challenges in diagnosis and management within the vaginal canal.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of laser surgery in treating various vaginal epithelial lesions.
  • To highlight the specific advantages of the carbon dioxide laser in these clinical applications.
  • To emphasize critical surgical techniques and follow-up protocols for optimal patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing the carbon dioxide laser (10,600 nm wavelength) for surgical treatment of vaginal lesions.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Mandatory pretreatment evaluation through colposcopically directed biopsies.
  • Adherence to precise surgical techniques, including delivery system selection, thermal injury control, depth of destruction, bleeding management, and determination of treatment margins and endpoints.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful treatment outcomes were achieved for vaginal endometriosis, cysts, septae, human papillomavirus (HPV) disease, and vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia (VaIN) using laser surgery.
    • The carbon dioxide laser demonstrated suitability for these specific clinical applications.
    • Careful surgical technique and appropriate endpoint determination are crucial for successful outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Laser surgery, particularly with the carbon dioxide laser, offers a successful treatment modality for a range of vaginal epithelial lesions.
    • Meticulous surgical technique and comprehensive patient evaluation are paramount for effective treatment.
    • Long-term follow-up is essential for patients treated for HPV disease and VaIN due to their increased risk of invasive cancer.