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.

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.

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.

2025年3月3日 · The Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) is used to remove abnormal or precancerous cells from the cervix. The cervix connects the body of the uterus (the upper part where a fetus grows) to the vagina (birth canal). LEEP is an effective way to prevent cervical cancer by removing unhealthy cells before they turn into cancer.

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.

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....

During LEEP or Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure, your OB-GYN removes genital warts, polyps, and abnormal cells from your vagina or cervix. A doctor may suggest that you undergo a LEEP procedure if your Pap test reveals abnormalities that increase the risk for cancer .

2024年11月5日 · The Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) is a quick, in-office treatment to remove abnormal cervical cells, often recommended after an abnormal Pap test or colposcopy. The procedure takes just 10 to 20 minutes and uses a small, electrically charged wire to remove affected tissue.