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Loop electrosurgical excision procedure for partial upper vaginectomy.

J Fanning1, K J Manahan, S A McLean

  • 1Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo 43614-5809, USA.

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
|December 22, 1999
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Loop electrosurgical excision procedure offers a safe and effective method for partial upper vaginectomy. This technique minimizes blood loss and complications for treating vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia.

Area of Science:

  • Gynecologic Oncology
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Partial upper vaginectomy is indicated for vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia and recurrent cancer.
  • The loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is a novel approach for this surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of LEEP for partial upper vaginectomy.
  • To assess outcomes in patients undergoing this procedure.

Main Methods:

  • Fifteen patients with abnormal vaginal cytology underwent LEEP for partial upper vaginectomy.
  • Procedure involved submucosal injection, loop electrode resection, and vaginal packing.
  • High-grade vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia cases received 5-fluorouracil cream postoperatively.

Main Results:

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  • Mean blood loss was 0 mL; mean surgical time was 30 minutes.
  • One complication (7%) occurred; one case of invasive carcinoma was diagnosed.
  • No recurrences of vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia were observed post-hysterectomy.

Conclusions:

  • LEEP is a rapid procedure for partial upper vaginectomy with minimal blood loss and complications.
  • The technique provides a histologic specimen for evaluation.
  • LEEP demonstrates minimal recurrence rates for neoplasia.