Treatment of Bartholin gland cyst with CO₂laser

ABSTRACT

Objective

To describe the results of treatment with CO₂ laser for Bartholin gland cysts.

Methods

Thirty-one women with Bartholin gland cysts were treated with CO₂laser at an outpatient´s setting. Skin incision was performed with focused laser beam, the capsule was opened to drain mucoid content, followed by internal vaporization of impaired capsule.

Results

There were no complications. Five patients had recurrence of the cyst and were submitted to a second and successful session.

Conclusion

CO₂ laser surgery was effective to treat Bartholin gland cysts with minimal or no complications, and can be performed at an outpatient´s setting.

Bartholin’s glands/pathology; Vulvar vestibulitis/therapy; Lasers, gas/therapeutic use