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Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure and Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone Conizations
Description
Cervical conization is a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure that removes a cone-shaped specimen from the uterine cervix. Loop electrocautery excisional procedure (LEEP, also known as large loop excision of the transformation zone [LLETZ]) uses electrosurgical energy instead of a knife to remove the diseased cervical tissue.
Indications
Histologically verified advanced epithelial atypia (for diagnosis or therapy) or inability to adequately evaluate the cervix through colposcopy.
Contraindications
Coagulopathy, advanced pregnancy, known or suspected allergy to the agents used.
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