Is LLETZ the same as cone biopsy?

Cone biopsy This procedure is similar to a LLETZ. It is used when abnormal cells are found in the cervical canal, for women who need a larger area removed or when early-stage cancer is suspected.

Is loop the same as LLETZ?

LLETZ is the most common treatment for cervical cell changes, but it can also be used to treat early stage cervical cancer. It uses a thin wire loop with an electrical current to remove the affected area of the cervix.

How long do you bleed after conization?

Some vaginal bleeding is normal for up to 1 week. Some vaginal spotting or discharge (blood or dark brown) may occur for about 3 weeks. You will have some light vaginal bleeding or discharge. This usually lasts for up to a week or two after surgery.

Why do some doctors do the LEEP procedure under general anesthesia?

LEEP allows your healthcare provider to locate and remove precancerous cells. It can be done in y our provider’s office and does not require a general anesthetic. If the tissue were removed surgically, you might need to put to sleep with a general anesthetic.

Are you awake for a cone biopsy?

A cone biopsy is a small operation to remove a cone shaped piece of tissue from your cervix. You usually have it under general anaesthetic, which means you are asleep. The operation takes about 15 minutes.

What happens during a conization?

A cone biopsy is done vaginally, like cervical screening and colposcopy. Your surgeon will use a speculum (plastic tube) to open your vagina. They will then remove a small, cone-shaped piece of tissue from your cervix. It is usually about 1cm wide.

What is the LLETZ procedure?

In the LLETZ procedure a thin wire loop heated by an electrical current is used to remove the abnormal tissue from the cervix. It is a quick procedure, usually done under a local anaesthetic. The tissue sample is sent to a laboratory for examination.

What is conization and loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)?

Conization (cone biopsy or cold knife biopsy) and loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) are treatment options for women with cervical dysplasia that remove abnormal and precancerous tissue and provide a biopsy sample. Conization removes a cone-shape section of precancerous tissue high in…

What is conization and LEEP?

Conization and LEEP treatments at a glance Conization (cone biopsy) and LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure) are treatments that identify and remove abnormal tissue from the cervix in cases of cervical dysplasia. Conization is also called a cone biopsy because it removes a cone-shaped section of abnormal tissue for laboratory examination.

What is the difference between CIN and LLETZ and cone biopsy?

LLETZ and cone biopsy are performed if you have abnormal cervical screening test results (changes in the cells covering the cervix). During the investigation following your test result (called a colposcopy), a small sample of cells may be taken. The results may show CIN. CIN is cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. It is not cancer.