Surgery Overview
Visible warts on the penis or vagina or around the anus are removed (excised) by cutting them off with a surgical knife (scalpel). Warts on the cervix may be excised by laser or loop electrosurgical excision (LEEP).
The procedure is usually done in a health professional's office or clinic. Medication that numbs the area around the warts (local anesthetic) is used. Stitches (sutures) are usually needed to close the incisions.

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