Removal of papillomas and condylomas using devices (Surgitron, Fotek)

Indications for use and contraindications

When removing papillomas, the aesthetic aspect plays a decisive role, however, when deciding to remove them, you need to make sure that the procedure is safe and justified in its use. Of course, tumors cause discomfort, especially if they are on the face or visible when wearing open clothes. But it is still important to worry about the safety of the procedure.

Papilloma is not only a cosmetic defect, but also poses another threat. It can be easily injured by rubbing against shoes or clothing, or damaged by daily shaving or caring for the armpit area.

Indications for removal of papillomas with Surgitron are the following types of skin pathologies:

• Papillomas of single and multiple localization.
• Warts.
• Age-related keratomas.
• Molluscum contagiosum type.
• Hemangioma.
• Spider veins.
• Papillomas and cervical erosion.

However, along with the indications, such a procedure also has contraindications that should be taken into account from the point of view of the patient’s safety. Thus, the use of a radio wave knife is contraindicated when:

• pregnancy;
• epilepsy;
• inflammation of any etiology;
• elevated temperature;
• the patient has a pacemaker.

Radio wave method

An American dentist and amateur engineer discovered the ability of high-frequency radio waves to destroy cells in a localized manner, heating them from the inside. At the same time, the instrument itself remains relatively cold from 38 to 55 degrees.

The device developed on the basis of the discovery is used today for any surgical procedure, be it the removal of a wart or an oncological tumor. Radiosurgery has surpassed electrocoagulation and laser in its merits, and has completely consigned the scalpel to the past.

Pros of radio waves:

1. Precise action is ensured by setting up the device. This way you can select the signal penetration depth.
2. The tissues adjacent to the area of ​​manipulation are not damaged, there is no burn, and there is practically no necrosis.
3. Less pain during and after surgery.
4. During recovery, the wound is overgrown with normal epithelium without a scar.
5. Healing time is about 7 days.
6. Coagulation of blood vessels prevents bleeding.
7. Infectious agents die in the area of ​​manipulation of the radiosurgical instrument.
8. The cutting action occurs in a non-contact manner, so tissue damage is much less. It is enough just to bring the electrode very close, without pressing or pressing.
9. Simple operations are performed on an outpatient basis, for example, treatment of cervical erosion or removal of polyps in the stomach.
10. Unlike a laser, an undamaged tissue sample remains for histology. Therefore, biopsy with Surgitron is a reality.
11. Radio waves do not cause inflammation or allergic reactions.

Fact! Radiosurgery is safe for children and the elderly. Contraindicated for infections. Use with caution in pregnant women and patients with a pacemaker.

Operation process

Typically, the procedure for removing papillomas with Surgitron takes about 15-30 minutes. During the procedure, painful sensations are possible, which can be avoided if pain relief is used.

1. Local anesthesia is applied - with a special cream or local injection. Then the doctor uses an electrode to cut off the papilloma from healthy skin.
2. The impact on papilloma is carried out pointwise, that is, areas of healthy skin are not affected.
3. Depth, strength, temperature are set manually, taking into account individual characteristics and the degree of skin damage.

The device is adjusted under the direct visual supervision of an experienced surgeon.

Cost of equipment and price of procedure

Depending on the model and configuration, Fotek can be purchased for 110-200 thousand rubles. Removal of papillomas or moles - 1500-3500 thousand per piece. Treatment of cervical erosion with Fotek from 1000.

The Surgitron device will cost from 500 thousand to 2 million. But the prices for the procedure vary greatly from several hundred to 50-70 thousand for the removal of a wart or conization of the cervix.

Typically, within the clinic, Fotek manipulations are estimated to be 1.5-2 times cheaper. And in one city you can find an institution where it will be more expensive than Surgitron.

Positive and negative reviews about the removal of papillomas with the Surgitron device

According to reviews, removing papillomas using a radio wave knife has a number of advantages:

• After removal, no scars or scars remain on the skin.
• There is no contact of the electrode with the skin.
• A fairly large surface of the skin can be treated at one time.

• Histology analysis is possible.
• Allows you to remove papillomas not only on the skin, but also on the mucous membranes.
• When using a radio wave knife, there is no bleeding, since it simultaneously has the effect of coagulation and sterilization.
• It is a virtually painless way to remove papillomas.

But there are also negative reviews. The disadvantage of removing papillomas with Surgitron is the price of this method: it is relatively expensive. Cryodestruction, for example, costs an order of magnitude less. However, if we take into account the advantages of this method, then the price-quality ratio should certainly become the decisive factor for using it.

Preparation for the procedure

It consists of preoperative examination and preparation directly for manipulation.

Preoperative examination

Before surgery to remove anal fissures using Surgitron is scheduled, a diagnosis is carried out, which includes:

• visual examination of the anus by a proctologist (almost always the cracks are clearly visualized and look like linear tears in the mucosa);
• digital examination of the sphincter and ampulla of the rectum;

In the process of preparing for surgery, one of the important tasks of the proctologist is to carry out a differential diagnosis of anal fissure from the following diseases (in combination with which it often occurs):

• Intestinal fistula
• Crohn's disease
• Infectious diseases (syphilis, HIV, tuberculosis, fungal infections).
• Intestinal neoplasms.

Preoperative preparation

Cleansing the intestines is a mandatory stage of preparation for removing a fissure using the Surgitron device. The cleansing procedure is carried out on an outpatient basis at home or in a medical facility.

Stages of the procedure

Anesthesia: excision of the fissure can be carried out both under local anesthesia and general anesthesia;

Sphincterotomy or sphincter dilatation;

Excision of the changed area of ​​the mucosa. Radio wave radiation, affecting the mucous membrane and tissues, causes their coagulation, which eliminates the risk of bleeding. Another advantage of using Surgitron is that this technique creates unfavorable conditions for the development of pathogenic microflora in the surgical area.

Rehabilitation period

After removing the papilloma, a small crust forms in the place where it was, which completely disappears within a week. A mark remains underneath, vaguely reminiscent of an abrasion.

Wound healing can be accelerated if you use products such as Contractubex or Panthenol. Doctors insist that after removing the papilloma, it is necessary to prevent the contact of various types of cosmetics, perfumes, various detergents and water on the wound. It is also not recommended to visit a solarium or walk in the open sun. Particular care is required for marks from the removal of papillomas on the face.

Indications for radio wave surgery

The main indication for removing a nevus using the radio wave method is a thorough and comprehensive examination by a specialist. During the examination, it will be revealed whether the formation is malignant or not. Using a high-frequency wave, you can remove any benign formations located on the surface of the skin. Namely:

• flat formation, small in size;
• removal of hanging moles;
• removal of convex nevi;
• warts;
• papillomas;
• moles that are subject to regular mechanical damage.

It is important to remember that despite the large number of advantages that the radio wave method has, there are a number of contraindications:

• period of bearing a child;
• diseases caused by infection;
• diabetes mellitus of various types;
• lactation;
• diseases of the visual organs;
• increased body temperature;
• menstruation;
• an inflammatory process that has an acute form;
• disruption of the central nervous system;
• if the body has a heart rate sensor;
• skin diseases that are chronic;
• allergic reaction.

If you ignore one of the contraindications, you can get negative consequences. After the burning procedure, the area around the removed nevus may change its color. The occurrence of a blister or burn increases the risk of developing a scar at the site where the mole was cut. After surgery, pain may occur when light pressure is applied to the wound. Also, the place where the nevus was may swell after the procedure.

Surgitron or laser

When a patient has to remove a tumor, he is faced with a choice: laser or Surgitron device? Doctors believe that it is better to resort to a proven and effective method that has maximum advantages, that is, radio wave intervention using Surgitron. Why? This question can be answered by comparing the advantages and disadvantages of both methods of surgical intervention.

The advantages of Surgitron over laser are as follows:

• The recovery period after surgery takes much less time;
• either a minor cosmetic defect or no traces of the operation remain on the skin;
• the use of the drug requires greater control by a specialist during surgery;
• surrounding tissues are less injured, which is an important point for the health of the whole organism.

In addition, the device has only a few contraindications for health reasons, which cannot be said about the laser procedure, which should not be performed if the patient has a cold, an inflammatory process in the dermis, even a slight increase in body temperature and herpes.

Therapy with Surgitron is considered the most accessible and effective all over the world. Its undoubted advantage over laser is that the procedure does not have serious complications and consequences. A laser cannot allow a specialist to control the depth of penetration into tissue as precisely as possible, therefore such coagulation is considered more dangerous than radio waves. Gynecologists note that only the Surgitron device is capable of removing formations on the cervix without consequences in women who have not yet become mothers.

If a patient is about to undergo surgery using the Surgitron device, despite its many positive qualities, it is worth taking the process responsibly. It is necessary to worry about your health before surgery and ask your doctor about further actions after treatment. The doctor must explain all the pros and cons of the technology used, point out its features, talk about the possible consequences and describe the restorative course of therapy after it is carried out.

How the device works

The emission of high-frequency radio waves is the basis of the operation of the Surgitron device. Organic tissue is affected. An incision in the required area of ​​the mucous membrane or skin is made as a result of the fact that a beam of waves activates the movement of liquid molecules at the cellular level.

Severe bleeding can be avoided due to the fact that the vessels remain intact. After using the radioknife, a fibrin film appears, which quickly disappears, leaving a small scar. Over the course of several minutes, a beam of radio waves accumulates in the device, which then affects the desired area on the skin.

Electrodes are conductors of wave energy. Outwardly they look like a small wire. Their combination is selected individually, as it depends on the purpose of the procedure and the type of manipulation.

Among the electrodes there are:

• radio wave scalpel;
• ball waveguide;
• triangular waveguide;
• round waveguide.

The first type of electrodes is used for tissue dissection. It is also used to stop capillary bleeding. The second type helps treat postoperative wounds and is often used in laparoscopic operations. A triangular waveguide is prescribed occasionally.

It is mainly used to remove papillomas or warts in hard-to-reach areas. The round waveguide helps remove condylomas, warts and moles.

Advantages and disadvantages

The device has certain pros and cons. The benefits include the following:

• almost painless and quick recovery period after the procedure;
• There is no risk of burns among side effects;
• affordable price of the operation;
• if the specialist’s recommendations are followed, then inflammation in the soft tissues is not observed;
• the risk of infection with dangerous bacteria is minimal. This is due to the fact that the radiation from the device is harmful to germs and infections.

This is a fairly safe manipulation that ensures the absence of unpleasant sensations and negative reactions.

Among the disadvantages, there is a small list of restrictions on the procedure . Surgitron cannot be used for the following pathologies:

• epilepsy;
• glaucoma;
• diabetes;
• infectious pathologies.

Such radio wave exposure is not prescribed if the patient is prone to bleeding, with oncology, inflammation, which is in the period of exacerbation.

Symptoms of condylomas and papillomas in women

The main “manifestations” of condylomas and papillomas are:

• vaginal discharge with an unpleasant specific odor, not often when there is a combination of several infections;
• sometimes small papillomas and condylomas, without treatment, become large in size, which interferes with sexual intercourse;
• visible formations on the skin in the armpits, mammary glands, face and mucous membrane of the external genitalia.

If you do not consult a gynecologist in time, the formation can lead to cancer. Therefore, when the first symptoms appear, be sure to make an appointment with us.

Contraindications

Surgitron provides excellent results in the fight against moles and warts, leaving no traces.
But the procedure must also be safe. For this reason, experts have identified factors that may cause a patient to postpone this procedure or choose a different treatment method.

These are:

• decompensated stage of cardiac or pulmonary failure;
• chronic hepatitis;
• diabetes mellitus in the decompensated stage;
• glaucoma;
• epilepsy;
• progressive oncology;
• presence of a pacemaker;
• inflammation of the skin;
• skin diseases caused by viruses;
• pregnancy or breastfeeding;
• menstruation;
• the presence of an aggravated disease.

If you have a chronic illness or become ill before undergoing surgery, please inform your doctor. This will protect you from unnecessary consequences.

Now you know another way to get rid of skin growths without pain and long-term rehabilitation.

How is wart removal performed using a radio knife?

Removal of warts with Surgitron occurs in several stages:

• the skin is treated with an antiseptic.
• Local anesthesia is performed using novocaine or lidocaine (injection or by surface application).
• Wait 5 minutes for the anesthesia to take effect.
• The specialist selects the required electrode, taking into account the type of tumor and its location.
• After setting up the device, the wart is directly affected. The larger the growth itself and its root, the deeper the radio waves have to be directed.
• Using a ball waveguide, all remnants of skin growth are cleaned.
• The wound is treated with chlorhexidine solution or another antiseptic.

The growth can be completely removed by excision along with the root. In this case, the neoplasm can be sent for histological examination if there is a suspicion of oncological degeneration. After this type of excision, the scar remains most visible.

You can also remove the growth gradually, smoothly removing layers of the tumor. In this case, the exposure to radio waves remains minimal, so the scar on the skin is almost invisible.