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Laparoscopic radical trachelectomy: The choice for conservative surgery in early cervical cancer

  • Hsuan Su
  • , Kuan Gen Huang
  • , Chih Feng Yen
  • , Tsuyoshi Ota
  • , Chyi Long Lee*
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Chang Gung University
  • Juntendo University

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Abstract

Cervical cancer is the third most common female cancer worldwide. Radical hysterectomy with lymph node dissection has become a standard method for treating early stage cervical cancer. Laparoscopic radical hysterectomy for early stage cervical cancer can provide a good survival outcome, fewer complications and a faster recovery time than open surgery. For patients who wish to retain their fertility, fertility-sparing surgery is considered. Laparoscopic radical trachelectomy is a good example of such surgery. Several series have shown that it is feasible, safe and has an acceptable overall survival rate compared with radical hysterectomy. It also provides the benefits of minimally-invasive surgery. It is a good choice for fertility-sparing surgery in cervical cancer. There are currently several methods of approach to radical trachelectomy, with different fertility and oncological results.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)39-41
Number of pages3
JournalGynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy
Volume2
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 05 2013
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Cervical cancer
  • Fertility-sparing surgery
  • Laparoscopic trachelectomy

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