What is the purpose of the LOOP Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)?

• A. To perform a biopsy on healthy tissue
• B. To treat abnormal or cancerous conditions of the cervix
• C. To aid in surgical sterilization
• D. To remove polyps from the intestine

Answer: (B)

The LOOP Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) is specifically designed to treat abnormal or cancerous conditions of the cervix. This procedure involves the use of a thin wire loop that carries an electrical current to excise cervical tissue. LEEP is particularly effective for removing precancerous lesions known as cervical dysplasia and provides both diagnostic and therapeutic benefits. When abnormal cells are detected on a Pap smear or during a cervical biopsy, LEEP can be employed to remove the affected tissue, thereby helping to prevent the progression to cervical cancer.

While other procedures and interventions exist for various medical conditions, LEEP's primary focus is on the cervix and managing abnormal cell changes. As such, options that suggest unrelated procedures, such as performing a biopsy on healthy tissue, aiding surgical sterilization, or removing polyps from the intestine, do not align with the specific intent and application of the LEEP procedure.