title: CO2 laser surgery of the cervix, vagina, and vulva.
abstract: The gynecologic laser surgeon must be an expert colposcopist and skilled in the use of the surgical microscope. Surgical protocols for CO2 laser surgery of the cervix, vagina, and vulva are outlined and techniques discussed. Indications for its use, including treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, condylomata acuminata, and genital herpes are described and illustrated.
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D002278:Carcinoma in Situ / Q000601:surgery; D003218:Condylomata Acuminata / Q000601:surgery; D003452:Cryosurgery; D005260:Female; D006558:Herpes Genitalis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D014623:Vaginal Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D014625:Vaginal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D014846:Vulvar Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide