LEEP - Loop electrosurgical excision procedure

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Title: LEEP - Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (Links to English resource)

Summary: This fact sheet explains what loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is and why it is carried out. It also discusses potential complications and follow up symptoms and after care.

Organisation: Royal Women's Hospital - Well Women's Services

Publishing date: March 2003

Last reviewed: July 2009

Target audience: Women

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