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 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.

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.

2022年1月12日 · LEEP is a procedure in which the care team uses a thin wire loop that’s heated by an electric current to remove abnormal tissue. The wire loop comes in different sizes and acts as a surgical knife, cutting away at the abnormal tissue.

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.

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.

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....

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.

2019年6月7日 · A LEEP is a procedure to remove abnormal tissue from your cervix (the bottom part of your uterus, located at the top of your vagina). It may be done to confirm a cancer …

2024年10月17日 · 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.