LEEP Conization Loop electrosurgical excision procedure
LEEP Conization | Leep Conization aims to remove abnormal cells from the cervix. Cellular abnormalities in the cervix are typically detected during a Pap smear or HPV screening. These abnormalities can range from precancerous cell changes to cancer.
Leep Conization is an office procedure that can be performed under local anesthesia, but sedation is also preferred for patient comfort. During the procedure, a looped wire with an electrical current is used to shave a thin layer of the cervix, cutting and removing abnormal cellular tissue. This procedure is usually performed using colposcopy equipment and may involve removing a piece of tissue of varying sizes depending on the size of the abnormal area in the cervix.
LEEP Conization | Leep is usually completed in a short time. The procedure typically takes between 10 and 30 minutes. However, the procedure time may vary depending on the size and location of the lesion. Smaller lesions can usually be removed in a shorter time, while larger or complex lesions may take longer. Specialist physicians carefully evaluate the patient’s condition and determine the most appropriate course of treatment. This ensures that the patient is comfortable during the procedure and is treated effectively.
Status After HPV and LEEP Treatment
LEEP Conization | HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is one of the main causes of cervical cancer and other genital cancers. Surgical procedures such as LEEP conization are effective treatment methods used to remove abnormal cells associated with HPV. However, the treatment is aimed at removing abnormal cells associated with HPV from the cervix, it does not cure HPV. HPV is eliminated by the body’s own immune system over time. Therefore, there is a risk of HPV recurrence in the post-treatment period. HPV infection can remain in the body for a long time and can reactivate from time to time. Therefore, it is important for patients to be followed up regularly and have HPV tests after the LEEP procedure.
LEEP Conization | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esra ÖZBAŞLI’s studies provide important information on HPV follow-up and effective management after LEEP. Post-treatment follow-up plans are usually determined depending on the patient’s HPV status, the severity of the lesion, and other factors. Follow-up visits may include examinations such as HPV tests and smear tests. Early detection and treatment can help reduce the risk of HPV recurrence and prevent the development of cervical cancer.
LEEP Conization | In conclusion, although surgical procedures such as LEEP are effective in removing abnormal cells associated with HPV, the risk of HPV infection recurrence remains. Therefore, regular follow-up and appropriate precautions are important after treatment.
Risks
LEEP Conization | The LEEP procedure is generally a safe and effective procedure. However, as with any surgical procedure, there are some risks. The most common risks include:
Bleeding: LEEP Conization | Light bleeding may occur during or after the LEEP procedure. Rarely, serious bleeding may occur as early as 2 weeks after the procedure, but this should be reported to your doctor immediately so that it can be treated.
Infection: LEEP Conization | As with any surgical procedure, there is a risk of infection. Therefore, it is important to take hygiene precautions after the procedure and take antibiotics if necessary.
Narrowing of the cervix: LEEP Conization | Rarely, a narrowing of the cervix may occur after the LEEP procedure. This condition usually causes minimal and no noticeable symptoms, but sometimes sexual intercourse may be uncomfortable.
Other risks: LEEP Conization | In rare cases, complications such as narrowing of the cervix or cervical insufficiency may occur after the LEEP procedure. Such conditions can usually be prevented or managed with careful monitoring by a specialist surgical team.
When performed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esra ÖZBAŞLI’s team and appropriate precautions are taken, the LEEP procedure is generally a low-risk and successful treatment option.
