A look at why the loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is performed and what to expect before and after the LEEP. ... What happens during the LEEP procedure?
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The loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) uses a thin, low-voltage electrified wire loop to cut out abnormal tissue in the cervix. ... After LEEP...
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Frequently Asked Questions about the LEEP procedure for diagnosing cervical cancer. ... Diagnostic tests | Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
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If you have an abnormal Pap test result, your doctor may suggest that you have a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) as part of the evaluation or for treatment. LEEP is used to remove the area containing abnormal cells from your cervix.
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LEEP Online Education is a distance learning program offered by the UIUC Graduate School of Library and Information Science (GSLIS) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The LEEP program...
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Although pronounced "leap," the procedure is actually LEEP, or loop electrosurgical excision procedure. When performing LEEP, the doctor will use a loop electrode to remove a portion of the cervix. During LEEP, a high-intensity electrical current is passed through the loop-electrode, allowing the doctor to shave off a...
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LEEP begins much like a regular pelvic exam. Though you will remain awake throughout the procedure, you should feel only minor discomfort. First, you will be asked to lie back and rest your feet in stirrups at the end of the examination table.
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What is LEEP?; LEEP, uses a radio frequency current to remove abnormal tissues of the cervix. It has an advantage, therefore, over the destructive techniques (CO2 laser and cryocautery) in that an intact tissue sample for analysis can be obtained.
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One of the most common questions I receive from women with cervical dysplasia is how having a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) may affect their ability to get pregnant and sustain a pregnancy. LEEP is a method frequently used to treat high grade cervical dysplasia.
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