ReviewInternational urogynecology journal2019
The use of laser in urogynaecology.
Review in International urogynecology journal, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Effects of non-ablative Er:YAG laser on the skin and the vaginal wall: systematic review of the clinical and experimental literature.International urogynecology journal · 2020Pooled it
- Vaginal Erbium Laser Versus Pelvic Floor Muscle Training for Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Randomised Controlled Trial.International urogynecology journal · 2025Trial
- Assessing the Long-Term Effectiveness of Fractional COJournal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- The Efficacy of COJournal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Real-world clinical effectiveness of nonsurgical treatments for female with POP-Q stage II cystocele: a retrospective analysis of therapeutic efficacy.Translational andrology and urology · 2024Article
- Practical Guidance on the Use of Vaginal Laser Therapy: Focus on Genitourinary Syndrome and Other Symptoms.International journal of women's health · 2024Review
- Efficacy of Fractional COBiomedicines · 2023Article
- Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser Improves Vaginal Laxity via Remodeling of Vaginal Tissues in Asian Women.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
- What Is Being Reported About Vaginal "Lasers"?: An Examination of Adverse Events Reported to the Food and Drug Administration on Energy-Based Devices.Aesthetic surgery journal · 2022Article
- Non-oestrogenic modalities to reverse urogenital aging.Przeglad menopauzalny = Menopause review · 2021Review
- Erbium:YAG laser treatment of female stress urinary incontinence: midterm data.International urogynecology journal · 2020Article
- Vaginal laser for overactive bladder syndrome.International urogynecology journal · 2020Article
- Commentary on "The use of laser in urogynaecology".International urogynecology journal · 2019Article
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Abstract
introductionThe use of lasers in urogynaecology has increased in recent years. Their use has been described in pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence and genito-urinary symptoms of menopause. The aim of this study was to review the published literature on CO
methodsAn extensive search of literature databases (PubMed, EMBASE) was performed for publications (full text and abstracts) written in English up to July 2018. Relevant trials were selected and analysed by an independent reviewer. Twenty-five studies were identified in total.
resultsAll studies were either prospective cohort or case-control studies. The results of individual studies indicate that both CO
conclusionThe use of lasers to treat these conditions may seem appealing; however, the lack of good-quality evidence in the form of multi-centre randomised placebo-controlled trials is concerning. The safety and effectiveness of these laser devices have not been established. Use of lasers may lead to serious adverse events such as vaginal burns, scarring, dyspareunia and chronic pain. Randomised placebo-controlled trials in addition to formal evaluation of the laser devices are required before this treatment modality can be recommended.
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