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This study aimed to evaluate the association between BMI and clinical outcomes after LLETZ, with a particular focus on margin status. Methods: This retrospective single-center cohort study included 1397 patients who underwent LLETZ for cervical dysplasia between January 2010 and December 2024 at the Medical University of Vienna. Patients were categorized as normal-weight (BMI &lt; 25 kg\/m2) or overweight\/obese (BMI \u2265 25 kg\/m2). The primary outcome was margin status. Secondary outcomes included postoperative bleeding, lesion localization, histological findings, HPV status, cone depth, and surgeon status. Results: Overall, 949 patients had a BMI &lt; 25 kg\/m2 and 448 had a BMI \u2265 25 kg\/m2. Negative margins were achieved in 984 patients (70.4%), with no significant difference between BMI groups. Postoperative bleeding occurred in 53 patients (3.8%) and was significantly less frequent in patients with BMI \u2265 25 kg\/m2. Each 5-unit increase in BMI was associated with a 38% reduction in the odds of postoperative bleeding. BMI was not significantly associated with HPV status or histological findings. Conclusions: BMI was not associated with overall margin status after LLETZ, suggesting that overweight and obesity do not adversely affect short-term surgical outcomes in general. 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