Retrospective chart review and clinical experience of using fully ablative carbon dioxide laser assisted photodynamic therapy to treat basal cell carcinoma with 2 year outcomes

Lasers in Medical Science 2026 Open access

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Authors: Sophie Godinho Ramos, Louise Nevitte, Emma Hitchens, Polly Stevenson, Victoria Vilenchik, Charankumal Singh Thandi, Daniel James Keith
DOI: 10.1007/s10103-026-04823-6
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References: 5

Abstract

This Letter to the Editor describes a retrospective chart review and clinical experience of using fully ablative carbon dioxide laser assisted photodynamic therapy to treat basal cell carcinoma and discusses 2 year outcomes. Based on our findings of low recurrence and complication rates as well as good cosmetic outcomes, we suggest that using fully ablative carbon dioxide laser assisted photodynamic therapy may be an effective management option for basal cell carcinomas.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies Photodynamic Therapy Research Studies Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management

Publication details

Journal / source
Lasers in Medical Science
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
41
Issue
1
Pages
21–21
Publication date
4 February 2026
Language
EN