Electrosurgical Thin Loop Conization by Selective Double Excision

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Thin loop electrosurgical conization of the cervix was performed in 30 women, using a selective double excision (SDE) technique in order to conserve cervical tissue. The entire excisional cone was completed within 4 minutes, and blood loss was estimated at 5 ml or less. All cervices healed in patterns identical to CO₂ laser conizations. Critical tissue margins were easily identified by the pathologist. Compared to simple loop excisional cones, SDE saved > 2 cm³ of cervical stroma. (J GYNECOL SURG 7:83, 1991)