Gynecological Procedures:
Description: The loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) uses a thin, low-voltage electrified wire loop to cut out abnormal tissue.
LEEP can:
* Cut away abnormal cervical tissue that can be seen during colposcopy.
* Remove abnormal tissue high in the cervical canal that cannot be seen during colposcopy. In this situation, LEEP may be done instead of a cone biopsy.
LEEP is also known as large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ).
Website: Web MD: LEEP