A loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is a technique that uses a thin wire loop heated by electric current to remove abnormal cells from the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.
LEEP Procedure:
LEEP is a common and effective treatment for cervical dysplasia, which is a precancerous condition of the cervix. LEEP uses a thin wire loop that carries an electric current to cut away the abnormal tissue from the cervix. The procedure is daycare procedure & it takes about 20 minutes.
Benifits: LEEP has advantages over other methods such as cryotherapy or laser therapy:
- remove more tissue, less recurrence.
- tissue sample for further testing.
- fewer complications such as bleeding, infection, or scarring.
- less expensive and more convenient as it does not require general anesthesia.
If you have been diagnosed with cervical dysplasia and your doctor has recommended LEEP as a treatment option, you should discuss the benefits and risks of the procedure with your doctor. LEEP is a safe and effective procedure that can help you prevent cervical cancer and protect your health.
