A method for photothermal tissue reconstruction using Er:YAG laser Fotona in modern gynecology

Куликов И.А., Спокойный Л.Б., Горбунова Е.А., Аполихина И.А.

1 Deparment of Obstetrics, Gynecology, Perinatology, and Reproductology, Institute of Professional Education, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow 2 European Laser and Health Academy 3 Department of Aesthetic Gynecology and Rehabilitation, National Research Center of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Perinatology named after Academician V.I. Kulakov, Ministry of Health of Russia, Moscow 117997, Ac. Oparina str. 4, Russia
Objective. To analyze Russian and foreign data on the efficiency and safety of noninvasive erbium laser therapy aimed at enhancing pelvic floor muscle tone.
Material and methods. Articles on the use of erbium laser in gynecology in the past 7 years were chosen and analyzed in PubMed, the international base for citation of scientific medical publications, were selected and analyzed.
Results. Many studies describing the successful experience with noninvasive laser procedures in gynecology were identified. The absolute majority of authors note not only the high efficiency of the technique, but also its safety, which makes it possible to regard it as a worthy alternative to both the existing surgical procedures and accepted therapies.
Conclusion. This type of therapy represents a promising treatment technology with a high efficiency and an optimal safety profile.

Keywords

urinary incontinence
pelvic floor muscle prolapse
vaginal relaxation syndrome

Supplementary Materials

  1. Table. Practical application of Fotona SMOOTH technologies in modern gynecology

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Received 29.05.2017

Accepted 22.09.2017

About the Authors

Kulikov I.A., MD, doctor obstetrician-gynecologist of the Department of Aesthetic Gynecology and Rehabilitation, National Research Center of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Perinatology named after Academician V.I. Kulakov, Ministry of Health of Russia; associate professor of the Deparment of Obstetrics, Gynecology, Perinatology, and Reproductology, Institute of Professional Education, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia.
117997, Russia, Moscow, Ac. Oparina str. 4
Spokoiny L.B., international expert on laser technologies of the European Laser Academy and Health (LA&HA), an anesthesiologist-resuscitator.
119517, Russia, Moscow, Nezhinskaya str. 8, bld. 1
Gorbunova E.A., doctor obstetrician-gynecologist, physiotherapist of the Department of Aesthetic Gynecology and Rehabilitation, National Research Center of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Perinatology named after Academician V.I. Kulakov, Ministry of Health of Russia. 117997, Russia, Moscow, Ac. Oparina str. 4
Apolikhina I.A., MD, professor, obstetrician-gynecologist of the highest category, physiotherapist, head of the Department of Aesthetic Gynecology and Rehabilitation,
National Research Center of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Perinatology named after Academician V.I. Kulakov, Ministry of Health of Russia; Professor of the Deparment
of Obstetrics, Gynecology, Perinatology, and Reproductology, Institute of Professional Education, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University,
Ministry of Health of Russia. 117997, Russia, Moscow, Ac. Oparina str. 4

For citations: Kulikov I.A., Spokoinyi L.B., Gorbunova E.A., Apolikhina I.A. A method for photothermal tissue reconstruction using Er:YAG laser Fotona in modern gynecology. Akusherstvo i Ginekologiya/Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2017; (11): 160-7. (in Russian)
https://dx.doi.org/10.18565/aig.2017.11.160-167

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