What is the role of simple surgical excision in the treatment of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection?
Simple surgical excision with a scalpel, scissors, or curette can be performed to remove warts (especially large genital warts) and treat SILs of the genital tract. It is generally reserved for refractory cases or extensive disease. The procedure is usually performed in an outpatient surgical suite. The individual lesions are removed with a knife after general or regional anesthesia is administered, and the surgical specimen is submitted for microscopic analysis.