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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
Too Soon To Tell
Had this procedure done on Monday, July 30 to treat my CIN-3 dysplasia. Send me your prayers! I'm hoping that the pathology report comes back with good news.
Too Soon To Tell
Will be having the surgery this Wednesday.
Too Soon To Tell
One of the must uncomfortable things I have ever had done now I am just waiting to see if it took care of everything
Too Soon To Tell
It was very scary. I read about it too much online and it freaked me out going in to get it done. I wish i had someone with me to be there for suport.
Considering
having surgery on 4/1/2009
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WHY 70 SUCCESS RATE?
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doctor says after my baby born it a must
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I am supposed to go have this done next month.
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I'm having this done February 25th to remove the carcinoma-in-situ.
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My doctor said it might work but he is not sure
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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]
