Cervical polyp laser surgery effect

Written by Liu Jian Wei
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on February 08, 2025
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The surgery for cervical polyps is a common minor operation in the gynecological outpatient operating room. The treatment for cervical polyps can be conducted using laser methods or through traditional surgical removal. Currently, each of these methods has its advantages and disadvantages. Laser surgery for cervical polyps is very effective, not only speeding up the operation time and reducing damage but also promoting a quicker recovery for patients. However, it is important to note that not all patients with cervical polyps are suitable for laser surgery. Patients with cervical polyps need a further evaluation in the gynecological clinic to determine if they are suitable for laser treatment.

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Is cervical polyp not very serious?

In most cases, cervical polyps in women are benign lesions of the cervix caused by chronic inflammation. If the polyp is small, typically the clinical symptoms are not severe, or there may even be no symptoms at all. Some women might experience a small amount of vaginal bleeding or blood-streaked discharge after intercourse or a gynecological examination. When the size of the cervical polyp increases, the clinical manifestations can be more severe, such as bloody discharge or bleeding after intercourse. In very rare cases, regardless of the size, cervical polyps may be cancerous. In such cases, it is necessary to remove them promptly and perform a histopathological examination to determine whether the lesion is benign or malignant.

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Do cervical polyps easily become cancerous?

The majority of cervical polyps are formed due to chronic inflammation, and the chance of malignant transformation in cervical polyps is very rare, generally showing no tendency towards malignancy. It is common to remove cervical polyps and then perform a pathology test again. If the pathology results show no issues, usually there are no significant problems. If one wants to check for cervical cancer and its precursors, it is usual to visit a hospital for cervical cancer screening, which includes a TCT (ThinPrep Cytologic Test) and HPV (Human Papillomavirus) testing. These two tests can preliminarily screen for cervical cancer and precancerous conditions. The likelihood of cervical polyps becoming cancerous is low, and generally, polyp removal surgery can be done between three to seven days after menstruation ends when conditions are clean.

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Is cervical polyp surgery painful?

Is cervical polyp surgery painful? The answer is not certain, as many minimally invasive techniques are now used, and some very effective anesthetics are applied, so the pain from cervical polyp surgery is not significant. When conducting hysteroscopic surgery or gynecological color ultrasound, if cervical polyps are found, they are generally removed through minimally invasive methods using a hysteroscope. The main purpose of this is to make a definitive pathological diagnosis of the polyp, which can help in early screening for many cervical diseases, such as cervical cancer.

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Why is cervical polyp prone to recurrence?

Cervical polyps are a type of benign lesion of the cervix. However, recurrent episodes are common after cervical polyp removal surgery. This may be due to inflammation that causes the polyps; if the inflammation, such as vaginitis or cervicitis, is not fully cleared after surgery, it can stimulate the regrowth of cervical polyps. Additionally, in some women, the base of the cervical polyp may be deep, and if it is not completely removed during surgery, recurrence may occur. Furthermore, in some cases, the polyp itself may undergo malignant transformation, leading to potential recurrence after the surgery.

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Difference between cervical cysts and cervical polyps

Cervical cysts and cervical polyps in women are different, primarily because they form for different reasons. Cervical cysts in women mainly occur when the cervix is damaged and, during the repair process, epithelial tissue grows into the glands and blocks them, causing the secretions inside to not be discharged. This is often just a marker of the squamocolumnar junction of the cervix. On the other hand, cervical polyps in women are often a pathological condition caused by chronic inflammation and require treatment. In terms of treatment methods, cervical cysts usually do not require special treatment, but other co-existing cervical conditions may necessitate consideration of treatment. Female cervical polyps, however, should be surgically removed once detected because of the potential for malignancy, such as endometrial or cervical cancer, which can also present as polypoid growths. Therefore, a histopathological examination is necessary after removal.