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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

The LEEP procedure is most often recommended to address abnormal cervical cell changes identified during routine abnormal Pap smear follow-ups. These changes, known as cervical dysplasia or precancerous lesions, can range in severity and …

LEEP is often recommended following an abnormal Pap smear or a cervical biopsy that identifies cervical dysplasia. It plays a crucial role in the prevention and early treatment of cervical cancer. Does the LEEP Procedure Cause Pain? Most patients report minimal discomfort during the LEEP procedure. A local anesthetic is used to numb the cervix ...