LLETZ

Treating precancerous states

LLETZ is treatments of precancerous changes to the cervix with a CIN 2 diagnosis.

The procedure involves using a thin wire loop, heated with electricity, to target the affected tissue. LLETZ is often done as a diagnostical and therapeutical procedure for women with abnormal changes of the cervical cells, usually discovered by a PAP test or colposcopy. The removed tissue is then sent to a laboratory for additional testing in order to confirm or rule out the presence of precancerous or cancerous cells.

Duration and recovery: The procedure usually lasts for 10-20 minutes. Recovery time is usually short, most women get back to their everyday life activities after a few days. Some women might have slight bleeding or cramping after the procedure.

 Effectiveness and risks: LLETZ is very efficient in preventing cervical cancer prevention because we would remove precancerous cells. Yet, as with any medical procedure there are risks including infection, bleeding, or in rare cases it could cause complications during future pregnancies.

Follow-up: Follow-up check-ups would be needed to ensure that every abnormal cell has been removed or if additional interventions are needed.

 Indications for LLETZ:

• High level of cervical neoplasia CIN2 or CIN3
• Constant low-level abnormalities
• Suspicious colposcopy results with high doubt for abnormal cells
• Cervical dysplasia confirmed by biopsy

LLETZ is a common and efficient procedure in the OB/GYN practice, which significantly contributes to cervical cancer prevention.