Gynecology & Obstetrics
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0932
ISSN: 2161-0932
Nikolaos Thomakos
80 Vas. Sofias Av. 11528, Athens
Greece
Review Article
Less Radical Surgery for Fertility Preservation in Patients with Early-Stage Invasive Cervical Cancer Contemporary Problematics
Author(s): Nikolaos Thomakos, Sofia-Paraskevi Trachana, Alexandros Rodolakis, Aristotelis Bamias and Aris AntsaklisNikolaos Thomakos, Sofia-Paraskevi Trachana, Alexandros Rodolakis, Aristotelis Bamias and Aris Antsaklis
Cervical cancer, is a middle age women’s disease. Nowadays, because of the postponement of childbearing at older age, women younger than 45 years old who are diagnosed with cervical cancer, have a strong desire for preserving fertility. For this reason, Radical Trachelectomy (Vaginal and Abdominal) is used worldwide.
In this article, we review data on procedures for fertility preservation, namely Radical Trachelectomy, less invasive procedures and Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy, based on the literature over the past 12 years. Oncological and Obstetrical outcomes are analyzed.
In conclusion, Radical Trachelectomy, is an oncologically safe procedure for women with early invasive cervical cancer. However, a number of considerations regarding the selection criteria, patient’s information and especially the complications and the postoperative quality of life, should b.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-0932.1000165