Vulvar cancer treatment with laser surgery

Laser surgery for vulvar cancer is an innovative, gentle method in which laser waves evaporate a tumor. This procedure is highly effective and has good cosmetic results when removing small tumors 1-2 cm in size. In addition, this approach not only treats the disease but also effectively prevents relapses. Before the procedure, the attending physician may prescribe a standard examination to exclude contraindications. Laser surgery takes place on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia. Before starting the process, the patient wears special glasses to protect the retina from accidental laser exposure. After treating the surface of the affected skin with an antiseptic, the specialist directs the beam to the tumor. The focused beam heats the affected areas, as a result of which the cancer cells are destroyed. The laser also coagulates the damaged vessels. As a result, a crust appears on the treated area. Soon it disappears on its own, revealing healthy skin. After the tumor removal, the patient does not need hospitalization since the procedure is not accompanied by blood loss and has a small risk of bacterial infection. However, treating the site of laser exposure with any antiseptic solution twice a day is necessary in the postoperative period.