Radical Vaginal Trachelectomy (RVT) Combined With Laparoscopic Lymphadenectomy
- 1 November 2011
- journal article
- research article
- Published by BMJ in International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer
- Vol. 21 (8), 1458-1464
- https://doi.org/10.1097/igc.0b013e3182216aa7
Abstract
Objective: The aim of the study was to prove the surgical and oncological safety of radical vaginal trachelectomy (RVT) and laparoscopic lymphadenectomy for patients with early-stage cervical cancer who are seeking parenthood. Methods: A database of 225 patients with early-stage cervical cancer and intention to treat by RVT after laparoscopic lymphadenectomy was prospectively maintained. A total of 212 patients were treated according to the protocol. The procedure was preformed in a standardized manner, and life table analysis was applied. Results: In the cohort of patients treated according to protocol, 8 recurrences occurred and 4 patients died from recurrence. The median follow-up time was 37 months (range, 0-171 months). The 5-year recurrence-free and overall survival was 94.4% and 97.4%, respectively. Perioperative and short-term postoperative complications were rare (2.8% and 7.5%, respectively). No severe long-term complications occurred. Conclusions: Radical vaginal trachelectomy combined with laparoscopic lymphadenectomy is a safe method for treatment of patients with early-stage cervical cancer who are seeking parenthood.Keywords
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