Join Now
(also known as Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure)
The loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP or LLETZ) is currently one of the most commonly used approaches to treating high grade cervical dysplasia discovered on colposcopic examination. The procedure has many advantages including low cost, high success rate, and ease of use. The procedure can be done in an off... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Cervical Cancer | 106 |
75% |
| HPV | 27 |
74% |
| Infertility | 1 |
0% |
Overall, 74% (134
Members)
find LEEP helpful
LEEP Reviews
Not Working
Cell abnormalities came back after several months of recovering from surgery
Not Working
did work cancer was still spreading into my uterus. Massive bleeding during procedure.
Not Working
Two LEEPs and dysplasia still present in two, new, small lesions. To be followed up on in November.
Not Working
Two LEEPs and dysplasia still present in two, new, small lesions. To be followed up on in November.
Not Working
Had cin 3 cells removed by this procedure (called LETS in oz) however I have possible low grade cells again
Not Working
It was painful! They told me it would get rid of the cancerous cells but it didn't!
Not Working
i had many leep surgeries but since my immune system is very ow, it can't fight it.
Not Working
Awful, painful, worse then they warned.
Not Working
This was one of the first surgeries I had. Unfortunately, it didn't work.
Not Working
helped for a year or two, but now it's back.
Showing 91 - 100 of 167 Reviews
Discussions
-
LEEP
Had the LEEP done yesterday and was told I have severe Displaysia!!I am freakin out! Has anyone with severe dispalsia had the LEEP and if so, was it s... [More] -
LEEP
gonzales did you have a leep done yet? [More] -
Question 2 - LEEP
A LEEP is Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure - it's typically performed when dysplasia or mild cancerous cells are found on your cervix. They re... [More] -
good news/bad news
I went back to the Dr for a pap three months after my chryo, and it came back negative for HPV. Bad news the damage has already been done. I still h... [More] -
LEEP
BetsMarie, I don't know anything about LEEPS, as I am new to HPV and a low grade cancer issue, but I really want to offer my support to you and say th... [More]
