Indications, techniques, and advantages of partial laser vaginectomy
Julian, T.M.; O'Connell, B.J.; Gosewehr, J.A.
Obstetrics and Gynecology 80(1): 140-143
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0029-7844 PMID: 1603485 Document Number: 392913
Partial vaginectomy is seldom used diagnostically to evaluate vaginal neoplasia because of its technical difficulty, the possible need for grafting, and postoperative vaginal agglutination or stenosis. We found that use of the carbon dioxide laser simplified vaginectomy in ten subjects, producing a low rate of complications, an excellent diagnostic specimen, and superior healing.