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.

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.

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.

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...

2023年11月8日 · A doctor may use a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) to identify and remove abnormal precancerous cells in the cervix. A LEEP can be an effective way to prevent cervical...

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?

2022年1月12日 · What is a LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure)? 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 · You might need a LEEP to evaluate and treat precancerous cells on your cervix that are found during a screening Pap smear or colposcopy. A LEEP procedure is safe, fast, and can be performed in your healthcare provider's office.

LEEP uses a small, electrically charged wire loop to remove abnormal cells from the cervix. This procedure may be recommended if abnormal cells are found during a Pap test, colposcopy, or biopsy. During LEEP: You’ll lie down on an exam table, similar to a …