Advantages and disadvantages of LEEP knife treatment

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1. Learn about LEEP . Knife Treatment

LEEP Knife Treatment is a surgical procedure that uses an electric circle with a low voltage. This circle will be used as a surgical knife to remove areas of damaged cells (abnormal cells), necrotic cells, etc. , while helping to stop bleeding and stimulate the regeneration of new tissue cells in the cervix.

2. What steps should be taken to treat LEEP with LEEP knife?

The purpose of using LEEP cervical ablation is to remove damaged, inflamed or necrotic cells that are potentially harmful to the patient's health. To perform this method safely, you need to strictly follow the instructions of the specialist.

In which, understanding the process of the LEEP knife procedure is extremely important, so that you can control your own condition.
The procedure for treating LEEP scalpelitis may include the following steps:
The patient is brought into the operating room and lying on the table, lying upright, legs raised. The surgeon will use a speculum clamp and begin to open the patient's vaginal wall, identifying the LEEP ring. Next, a solution (vinegar or Iodine) will be inserted into the patient's cervix. At this time, the damaged tissues and cells will have discoloration, so that the doctors will quickly identify the exact area of ​​the route. Patients at this stage will be anesthetized orally or intravenously to reduce pain during surgery. You can rest assured at this stage because the glandular inflammation has been identified by the doctor. Following anesthesia, the surgeon inserts a loop of the LEEP knife into the cervix, beginning to remove the previously identified area of ​​inflammation. Stop cervical bleeding with paste, and inject more anticoagulants and anti-inflammatory drugs into the patient. Finish the trick. The patient will be taken to the recovery room after surgery and given instructions on how to care for them.

3. What are the advantages of the LEEP knife procedure?

LEEP knife procedure is considered as one of the unexpected improvements in the surgical treatment methods of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Different from other methods of gland destruction such as electrocautery, laser, cryotherapy... (epithelial cells have been destroyed but have not yet been removed from the uterus, it takes 2 to 4 weeks for this new cell area to slough off. completely to form new cells), the LEEP knife cutting method will completely remove the area of ​​inflammatory cells caused by the gland immediately after burning and support immediate hemostasis.

Therefore, the most prominent advantage of the LEEP knife procedure is its ability to minimize the patient's risk of blood loss - prolonged bleeding after surgery, and at the same time effectively improve inflammation.
The recovery time after performing the LEEP knife procedure is also shortened, the treatment efficiency of the method is high and the complication rate is very low. Thanks to these plus points, the LEEP knife procedure is very popular today.
In addition, some advantages of other LEEP knife procedures are:
No pain, no bleeding because the patient is anesthetized during the procedure. Procedure time is quick, usually only about 10 to 20 minutes and you can go home after surgery. The cervix is ​​not deformed, does not leave scars and is not sclerotic. Patients can have normal sex about 1 month after the procedure.

4. The disadvantages of LEEP knife treatment are remarkable

Despite many unexpected advantages, the treatment of LEEP knife procedure also has many notable limitations.
First of all, this method should only be applied to cases where cervical cancer is diagnosed, cervicitis or is suspected of cervical cancer, because this is a relatively deep intervention procedure. cervix, which can cause damage if the doctor does not have enough experience and expertise.
The method also requires anesthesia. If the amount of anesthetic is not calculated carefully and accurately based on the patient's condition, complications related to anesthesia can also occur.

For patients with diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure..., this method is not recommended because it can make controlling complications difficult, even shocking.
In addition, conducting treatment of LEEP knife also causes the cervix to narrow, leading to menstrual disorders, difficulty getting pregnant ...
Especially, patients with gynecological infections, especially Especially with pelvic inflammatory disease, the LEEP knife procedure is not for this group of people.
It can be said that the LEEP knife procedure has many outstanding advantages, but it comes with notable limitations. Whether or not this method is indicated depends on the condition and health status of each patient.
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