A LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure) allows your provider to remove abnormal tissue on the surface of your cervix and, if necessary, test it for cancer. Your provider may prescribe LEEP if a Pap test and colposcopy find abnormal cell growths.

Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) uses a wire loop heated by electric current to remove cells and tissue in a woman’s lower genital tract. It is used as part of the diagnosis and treatment for abnormal or cancerous conditions.

2022年1月12日 · A loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) helps with diagnosis and treatment of abnormal cells or cervical cancer. Learn about recovery and side effects. We're available 24/7.

2021年6月30日 · If you’ve received an abnormal Pap test result, your doctor may prescribe a LEEP procedure, which is short for loop electrosurgical excision procedure. Gynecologic oncologist Kathleen Schmeler, M.D., explains what a LEEP is, what to expect, whether it hurts, what the recovery looks like and more.

2024年7月16日 · During a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP), cervical tissue is removed using a thin wire loop heated by electricity. You might need a LEEP to evaluate and treat precancerous cells on your cervix that are found during a screening Pap smear or colposcopy.

2023年9月10日 · LEEP stands for “loop electrosurgical excision procedure.” It’s named for the tool the doctor uses and how the tool works. It has a wire loop on the end. An electric current heats the wire...

Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is one way to remove abnormal cells from the cervix. This may be done after an abnormal cervical cancer screening result. Learn how LEEP is done, possible risks, and what to expect during recovery.

2019年1月23日 · LEEP stands for loop electrosurgical excision procedure. It’s used to remove abnormal cells from your cervix. To do this, your doctor uses a small wire loop. The tool is charged with an...

2024年11月20日 · Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is a surgical procedure used to remove abnormal cells or growths from the cervix. Low voltage electric current heats a wire loop that is used to remove that tissue. The other name for LEEP is large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ).

The loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is one of the most commonly used approaches to treat high grade cervical dysplasia (CIN II/III, HGSIL) and early stage cervical cancer discovered on colposcopic examination.