Laser Removal of Urethral Caruncle / Bratislava / Piešťany

What exactly is laser removal of urethral caruncle?

Urethral caruncle / caruncula urethrae / is a benign vascular formation in the area of the external urethral orifice. It usually has a red or red-blue color and is the size of a pea, often larger.

Urethral caruncle tends to bleed, which often brings a woman to a gynecologist or urologist for examination. A common symptom of caruncle is also burning during urination, localized mainly to the area of the urethral orifice. A woman may be concerned if she feels an unaesthetic spherical formation at the urethral orifice.

Caruncle can mimic a malignant tumor. It occurs most frequently after menopause and is treated by excision / surgical removal / or laser ablation. Laser ablation is faster and usually painless. Laser removal of urethral caruncle is suitable for smaller caruncles, for larger ones surgical electroresection is more suitable.

What problems does laser removal of urethral caruncle solve?

The procedure solves urethral caruncle.

What are the advantages of laser removal of urethral caruncle?

The advantage of laser ablation is its outpatient performance without the need for general anesthesia and painless course. After the procedure, the patient goes home immediately and usually treats the site after the procedure with antibiotic ointment at home.

What are the risks of laser removal of urethral caruncle?

Laser removal of urethral caruncle is among gentle and safe procedures. Risks are minimal, but as with any medical procedure, temporary difficulties may occur – mild bleeding, swelling or burning during urination. In rare cases, an infection may occur, which can be successfully managed with standard treatment.

How does laser removal of urethral caruncle work?

The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis without the need for general anesthesia. A laser beam is directed to the caruncle area, which precisely and gently removes the benign formation. The entire procedure takes only a few minutes and the patient goes home the same day. After the procedure, only basic hygiene and application of antibiotic ointment according to the doctor’s recommendation is needed.

Who performs laser removal of urethral caruncle at Lauros clinic?

The operation is performed by MUDr. Milan Gajdoš, MPH, who has performed more than 7000 urological and sexological procedures. The doctor performs the procedure in Bratislava or Piešťany.

How much does laser removal of urethral caruncle cost?

The price for laser removal of urethral caruncle is 500 Eur.

Who is laser removal of urethral caruncle intended for?

The procedure is intended for all women without restrictions

Who is laser removal of urethral caruncle not intended for?

The procedure is not suitable only for children and men.

What is the process before laser removal of urethral caruncle?

7 days before laser ablation of urethral caruncle, it is necessary to discontinue blood clotting medications (blood thinning medications). Immediately before the procedure, it is necessary to perform genital hygiene at home and possibly shave the hair around the genitals. It is good to bring a menstrual pad, as after the procedure there may be minor bleeding, usually of lower intensity than menstruation.

What happens after laser removal of urethral caruncle?

After the procedure, at least 7 days of sexual abstinence is required. After each urination, it is advisable to gently shower the genitals and then apply Framykoin or another antibiotic ointment to the urethral orifice.

What does the completed laser removal of urethral caruncle look like?

In this section we bring you a gallery of photographs that show what the completed laser removal of urethral caruncle looks like. The images are for illustrative purposes only, so you can get an idea of the result.