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loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)

Known as: Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure, LEEP, loop excision 
Uses a thin, low-voltage electrified wire loop to cut out a thin layer of abnormal tissue; generally used to remove abnormal cells on the surface of… 
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Review
2016
Review
2016
Cervical cancer prevention and treatment research in Africa: a systematic review from a public health perspective
BackgroundWomen living in Africa experience the highest burden of cervical cancer. Research and investment to improve vaccination… 
Highly Cited
2012
Highly Cited
2012
Assessment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) with colposcopic biopsy and efficacy of loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)
PurposeConization for suspected high grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is often performed based on abnormal cytology… 
Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure and the Risk for Preterm Birth
OBJECTIVE: To study whether loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) conization is associated with preterm birth and to… 
Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia outcomes after treatment: long-term follow-up from the British Columbia Cohort Study.
BACKGROUND Information on the long-term risk of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) recurrence among women treated for CIN… 
Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Human Papillomavirus Testing Following Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure Identifies Women at Risk for Posttreatment Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Grade 2 or 3 Disease
Background: Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is the predominant treatment for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia… 
Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Sleep-dependent motor memory plasticity in the human brain
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Validation of p16INK4a as a marker of oncogenic human papillomavirus infection in cervical biopsies from a population-based cohort in Costa Rica.
Due to the high prevalence of cancer-associated types of human papillomavirus (HPV) and the poorly reproducible histologic… 
Highly Cited
1992
Highly Cited
1992
Histological incomplete excision of CIN after large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ) merits careful follow up, not retreatment
Objective To quantify and analyse the influence of a histological report of incomplete excision of CIN after LLETZ on frequency… 
Highly Cited
1992
Highly Cited
1992
Treatment of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Using the Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
In selected patients with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), outpatient ablative procedures represent a readily accepted… 
Highly Cited
1989
Highly Cited
1989
Large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ). A new method of management for women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
Summary. The paper describes the technique of ‘LLETZ’ (large loop excision of the transformation zone), a new method of… 
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