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(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
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LEEP Reviews
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so far so good 1 year and no reoccurance
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The LEEP procedure usually works to get the cancerous cells off my cervix.
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afterwards had Post op bleed and had to go back into hosp for 4 blood transfusions etc although all ok best not to have any more babies for me!
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so far so good. Just had my redo pap and it came back good. NO pre-C cells
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Fast procedure and no pain at all!
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Hopefully!
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I have had this done 2 times. First time they did not get it all. The second time they did. Paps started coming back mild. Then normal.
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yucky did this three times
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Worked great.
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in 2002 i was informed that i had cervical cancer-in 2003 they removed 4 areas on my cervix..after another pap, they removed some more.. now years later i have been clean
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Discussions
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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]
