What is a LEEP cone biopsy?
LEEP (or the Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure) is a procedure used to treat dysplasia by removing the abnormal cells from your cervix. LEEP uses a thin wire loop that acts like a scalpel (a surgical knife). An electric current is passed through the loop, which cuts away a thin layer of the surface cells. This allows new healthy cells to grow. Why is my doctor recommending I have a LEEP? LEEP cone biopsy is a treatment for dysplasia (abnormal cervical cells with cancerous potential). What should I expect during the LEEP? LEEP is performed here in the office and only takes a few minutes. It is best done when you are NOT having your period. As with a pelvic exam, you will lie on your back with your feet raised and placed on foot rests for support. A speculum will be used to spread apart the vaginal walls so that the inside of the vagina and the cervix can be seen. A solution is applied to your cervix with a cotton swab to show abnormal cells. Colposcopy is used to magnify the cervi
