Emphasizes importance of regular pap smears afterward. Spanish available Cone Biopsy Outlines the goals of this outpatient procedure and explains why cone biopsy or conization is often necessary to rule out cancer. Follows a patient during surgery and explains that conization may be done with a scalpel or laser. Reviews preoperative instructions, risks, and long-term complications. Explains the advantage s over other treatment methods.
Patients learn what to expect during and after the procedure.
Abnormal Pap Smear Explains colposcopy as a test to isolate the cause and extent of cellular change in an abnormal pap smear. Demonstrates how the colposcope is used to examine the cervix and take a biopsy sample. Shows cell variations and the Bethesda System of classification. Discusses abnormalities caused by infection or inflammation, rather than precancerous cells. This program introduces new treatment technologies, including laser, cyrosurgery, and the electrosurgical loop.