Loop electrical excision procedure: Difference between revisions

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The '''loop electrosurgical excision procedure''' ('''LEEP''') is currently one of the most commonly used approaches to treating high grade [[cervical dysplasia]] discovered on [[colposcopy|colposcopic]] examination. It is also known as "large loop excision of the transformation zone" (LLETZ). The procedure has many advantages including low cost, high success rate, and ease of use. The procedure can be done in an office setting and usually only requires a local [[anesthesia|anesthetic]], though sometimes a general [[anesthesia|anesthetic]] is used, especially if the patient is highly anxious about the procedure.