LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure) tests and treats abnormal cell growth on the surface tissue of your cervix. Your cervix is the opening between your vagina and your uterus. …

Jun 30, 2021 · “A LEEP is a really important procedure because it prevents cervical cancer,” says gynecologic oncologist Kathleen Schmeler, M.D. The abnormal cells found in the cervix are …

Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) uses a wire loop heated by electric current to remove cells and tissue in a woman’s lower genital tract. It is used as part of the diagnosis and …

Mar 3, 2025 · The Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) is used to remove abnormal or precancerous cells from the cervix. The cervix connects the body of the uterus (the upper …

May 1, 2014 · Loop electrosurgical excision procedure, abbreviated LEEP, is a gynecologic procedure to remove tissue from the uterine cervix. It is used to diagnose, stage and treat …

Jan 12, 2022 · What is a LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure)? LEEP is a procedure in which the care team uses a thin wire loop that’s heated by an electric current to remove …

Jun 7, 2019 · A LEEP is a procedure to remove abnormal tissue from your cervix (the bottom part of your uterus, located at the top of your vagina). It may be done to confirm a cancer diagnosis …

Sep 20, 2016 · In order to perform the electro-excision procedure, a grounding pad must be placed on the patient’s thigh and the appropriate loop electrode must be selected. The …

A LEEP is a procedure to remove abnormal tissue from your cervix (the bottom part of your uterus, located at the top of your vagina). It may be done to confirm a cancer diagnosis or treat …

LEEP is a procedure that can be done in the doctor’s office or hospital to remove abnormal tissue from the cervix. This handout tells you what to expect before, during, and after. Do not use …