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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
It worked I have had all 4 of my follow ups and I'm still all clear.
Working / Worked
They should have knocked me out for this.......
Somewhat Helpful
Abnormal pap again and 3 years later had to have cyro liquid nitrogen done to remove abnormal cells again.
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it was done many years ago and worked for a while i suppose
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It took away the bad areas but it grew back.
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removed the stage 4 stuff
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Had two of these everything came back abnormal but benign both times so I guess its been kind of working.
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Results from the LEEP determined I have stage 1A2 cervical cancer
Somewhat Helpful
Well it wasn't all that bad, but the worst is going into the little room and waiting to go into surgery. No side effects that i know of.
Somewhat Helpful
So far so good, but one never knows which way it will turn. Continuing testing every three months for the next 2 years. Hopefully it will get better!
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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]
