The researchers behind the new study know that getting to 100% for cervical cancer screening, surveillance, and diagnostic procedures known as colposcopy and LEEP is probably impossible.

LEEP uses a wire loop heated by an electric current to cut away abnormal cells and tissue. The doctor will send the abnormal cells and tissue to the lab for testing. Cervical cancer is closely linked ...

A loop electrosurgical excision procedure is a minimally invasive procedure used to remove abnormal cells found in the cervix. This simple procedure is typically done in the doctor's office and only ...

Laser therapy. Destroys abnormal cervical tissue using a beam of light. Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP). Uses a thin wire loop that carries an electric current to remove abnormal tissue ...

SPMC Chairwoman Department of OB-GYN Dr. Loida Michelle Ong emphasized the impact of the newly acquired LEEP, colposcopy, and cryotherapy machines, particularly in improving cervical cancer treatment.