| The CO2 laser is appropriate for use on all types of endometriotic lesions including superficial endometriosis, ovarian endometriomas, and deeply infiltrative lesions. Of the various lasers available, the CO2 laser is the most versatile and is extremely easy to use due to its limited depth of penetration (0.1 mm) and lateral thermal damage (20-100 microns). This allows for use of the CO2 laser in delicate areas where electrosurgery would be unsafe, such as the bladder, lateral side wall near the ureter, nerves, major vessels, and bowel serosa. Besides vaporization, the CO2 laser can be used for coagulation, excision or incision by variation of its power density. In the hands of an experienced surgeon, the CO2 laser is safer compared to monopolar or bipolar electrosurgical instruments as well as ultrasonic instruments. In endometriosis patients, clinical data has demonstrated good pain control, improved quality of life, peri-operative outcome and fertility rates with the use of the CO2 laser. Modern systems of the CO2 laser, enabling also the use of flexible fiber have overcome ergonomic difficulties, the blooming effect, and other challenges associated with older generation CO2 lasers. The CO2 laser is a valuable instrument in the armamentarium of the gynecological surgeon. |
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