Laser Therapy for Cutaneous Kaposi Sarcoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a human herpesvirus-8-associated vascular malignancy with four subtypes. Although several local therapies are available for cutaneous lesions, no standard treatment exists. Laser therapy is a minimally invasive treatment option; however, its efficacy and safety remain unclear.

Objectives

To systematically review and analyze the available literature on the efficacy and safety of laser-based treatment protocols for cutaneous KS lesions.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search was conducted up to August 2025 to identify randomized controlled trials, observational studies, and case series with ≥3 patients who received laser therapy for cutaneous KS. Data on patient and disease characteristics, laser protocols, outcomes and adverse event

SUBMITTER: Mimouni T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12651361 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature