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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
Working / Worked
So far so good! Although after the two year remission period I'm still going every 6 months. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Working / Worked
I have had a total of three LEEPs, they each did what they were suppose to do!
Working / Worked
It was painless but scary
Working / Worked
3 of these. Painful however worth the effort so far. :)
Thank god for huge miracles.
Thank god for huge miracles.
Working / Worked
emotionally disturbing but uneventful
Working / Worked
the LEEP removed all the stage 3 dysplasia, but I've still got stage 1 and 2 lurking in there. Keeping my fingers crossed that everything will be ok.
Working / Worked
After many Colposcopies the drs decided it was best to remove the affected cervix. I felt humiliated and very violated.
Working / Worked
They took most of my cervix out (see above)
Working / Worked
Painful. It did work, though the biopsy was terrible, the "clippers" kept sticking when they were doing the small biopsies. But they were able to take all the cells.
Working / Worked
SAME THING.
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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]
