Laser vaporization for vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia III

J Reprod Med. 1992 Feb;37(2):135-7.

Abstract

Eighteen women with vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) III were treated with laser vaporization. The majority had multifocal disease. After a single laser vaporization, 15 of the 18 remained free of recurrent disease, with a mean follow-up of 129.5 weeks (range, 24-253). There were no intraoperative complications. Two patients had delayed healing and persistent vulvar soreness for 4 and 10 months. Laser vaporization appears to be reasonably well tolerated and effective for VIN III, especially multifocal.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Carcinoma in Situ / pathology
  • Carcinoma in Situ / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy*
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / pathology
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / surgery*