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. The procedure takes about 20 minutes, and the full recovery time is about four weeks.

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

2021年6月30日 · A LEEP is a preventive treatment in which a doctor uses a heated wire loop to remove abnormal cells from the cervix before cancer develops. “A LEEP is a really important procedure because it prevents cervical cancer,” says …

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.

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.

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...

2024年10月17日 · What is a LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure)? LEEP is a minor surgical procedure used to remove abnormal tissue from the cervix. It involves using a thin, electrically charged wire loop to excise a small section of cervical tissue, which is then examined to check for precancerous or cancerous cells.

What’s LEEP? LEEP stands for Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure. It’s a treatment that prevents cervical cancer. A small electrical wire loop is used to remove abnormal cells from your cervix. LEEP surgery may be performed after abnormal cells are found during a Pap test, colposcopy, or biopsy. How does LEEP work?

2024年3月21日 · One method of cervical conization is loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP), which utilizes an electrosurgical wire to perform the cervical excision. A LEEP is...