[Application of laser technology to genital lesions].
The use of laser applications in urology has undergone significant advances and is now used in a wide variety of procedures. Improvements in types of lasers, the wavelength of energy used, optical fiber delivery systems, precision of laser applications and cost reduction have served to further improve laser technology and extend the potential applications. The different types of lasers available at the present time appear to be an alternative treatment modality with excellent cosmetic and functional results and low morbidity in the treatment of benign, pre-malignant and malignant lesions in the genital area. The objective of this article is to provide an update on the most important clinical and experimental advancements therapeutic applications of lasers in genital lesions.
Díez Recio
Esther
E
Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario, Guadalajara, España. esther.diezz@gmail.com
Cuevas Santos
Jesús
J
Boixeda de Miquel
Pablo
P
Fonseca Capdevila
Eduardo
E
de Eusebio Murillo
Esther
E
D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male