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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
Considering
doc says gotta have it done
Considering
My doctor wants me to do this treatment but I'm not all that sure of what it is?
Not Working
have to do this again, then maybe cone or hysterectomy.
Not Working
Not Working
After my leep surgery cancer is still here so now i have to do additional surgery. i just hope and pray it won't be a hysterectomy.
Not Working
didn't work
Not Working
They removed a big chunk of me a year ago and didn't get rid of anything. I'm under watch.
Not Working
They removed a big chunk of me a year ago and didn't get rid of anything. I'm under watch.
Not Working
resolved from hsil to lsil
Not Working
I had a leep as my first procedure when the cancer was found.. It didn't work.
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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]
