Letz

Letz

What is LETZ?

LETZ treatment (also known as a lis-excision) involves removing an abnormal area on the cervix. LETZ stands for Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone.

Why a LETZ treatment?

A LETZ treatment is performed if previous examination has shown that a piece of the cervix needs to be removed. A previous smear test found an abnormal result in you. Following this result, a colposcopy examination was performed. This examination indicated that the abnormal part of the cervix should be removed. This LETZ treatment removes this abnormal area.

What does treatment look like?

With a LETZ treatment (also called an lis-excision), an area with abnormal cells in the cervix is removed with a thin steel wire (0.25 mm thickness) through which an electric current flows. The treatment takes approximately 30 minutes. You will not feel anything about the treatment itself.