What is the effectiveness of electrosurgery for the treatment of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection?
Effectiveness of Electrosurgery of HPV Infection • Effective for lesions on selected sites, such as shaft of penis • In case of large lesions around vulva or rectum, scissor excision is the most appropriate procedure followed by electrocautery of remaining tissue. • Since it is a painful procedure therefore, general or spinal anesthesia is essential.