ProlapLase
What is ProlapLase® ?
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common problem, affecting almost 50% of parous women to some degree. Before ProlapLase® there were only two solutions available: supporting pessaries and surgical methods, both of which have been associated with problems and high levels of adverse effects.
ProlapLase® is an innovative and unique non-invasive Er:YAG laser alternative for the treatment of POP. It utilizes the gentle, nonablative photothermal effects of Fotona’s SMOOTH mode to tighten the tissue and contract the vaginal canal. Preliminary clinical studies show that it is an efficient, easy-to-perform and safe procedure.
How does ProlapLase® work?
The ProlapLase® treatment is based on precisely controlled laser-induced photothermal effects of our special laser in mucosa tissue, stimulating collagen remodeling and the synthesis of new collagen fibers. The result of collagen creastion and remodeling is shrinkage and tightening of the vaginal canal without removal of any tissue.
Unique advantages of ProlapLase® for your patients
With ProlapLase® the overall impact and burden on the patient’s organism is minimal, as opposed to more invasive classical surgical procedures. No special pre-op preparation or post-op precautions are necessary. Patients can immediately return to their normal everyday activities.
Additional advantages of ProlapLase® are that the procedure is incisionless and virtually painless, with no cutting, bleeding or sutures.
Promising clinical results
The latest scientific results presented by Dr. Urska Bizjak-Ogrinc and Dr. Sabina Sencar clearly show that this novel thermal laser treatment is an effective and safe noninvasive option for the treatment of POP:
- The average POP grade was significantly reduced already after the first session (Fig.1).
• The POP continued to improve with further sessions (Fig. 2).
• Treatment discomfort was very low (mean VAS score 0.4) and patient satisfaction high (median 4 on 1-5 scale).
• There were no adverse events reported.
Abstracts of published scientific studies examining the effectiveness and safety of Fotona SMOOTH® laser therapy in gynecology can be found in the following Compendium of Clinical Studies.
