Joseph H. Bellina

Omega Institute of Health and Hospital, Department of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Metairie, Louisiana. Received February 15, 2000, Received in revised form May 1, 2000, Accepted June 8, 2000

In addition to use of the CO2 laser in gynecologic surgery for the treatment of pelvic, vaginal and vulvar neoplasms, it has been more recently applied to the treatment of infertility. The advantages afforded by the laser over conventional …

This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of reconstructive microsurgery with the carbon dioxide laser for the treatment of infertile women suffering from endometriosis. One hundred and eight women evaluated for infertility and endom…

Abstract The CO 2 laser is widely used in gynecology. It has been most effective in the treatment of intraepithelial cervical neoplasia. Tissue healing is superior to that observed with other destructive modalities. The laser is also useful…