Loop electrosurgical excision procedure






F Loop electrosurgical excision procedure




1. Introduction

    The loop electrosurgical excision procedure is performed for the diagnosis and treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. This form of electrosurgery uses a loop electrode for excision and fulguration to prevent cervical bleeding. Other types of therapies that may be used to ablate cervical lesions are cryosurgery and carbon dioxide laser surgery.

2. Preoperative assessment and patient preparation
a) History and physical examination: As indicated by the patient’s history and medical condition

Dec 2, 2016 | Posted by in ANESTHESIA | Comments Off on Loop electrosurgical excision procedure

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