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Pavone M, Bizzarri N, Goglia M, Lecointre L, Fagotti A, Scambia G, Querleu D, Akladios C. Laparoscopic transabdominal cerclage in a pregnant woman after fertility-sparing treatment for early-stage cervical cancer: an operative technique in ten steps. Facts Views Vis Obgyn 2024; 16:217-223. [PMID: 38950536 DOI: 10.52054/fvvo.16.2.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/03/2024] Open
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Introduction Fertility-sparing treatments are increasingly used in patients with early-stage cervical cancer. The residual shortened cervix might increase the risk of preterm birth. When a vaginal cerclage is not technically feasible, a laparoscopic transabdominal cerclage (LAC) could be offered before or after conception. In this article, we show how to safely perform a post-conceptional LAC in patients with insufficient residual cervical length for vaginal cerclage. Methods A 34-year-old patient in the twelfth week of gestation who previously underwent repeated conisation for cervical cancer FIGO stage IA1 in 2021 was referred for cervical stenosis, which required a subsequent vaginal tracheoplasty. She became pregnant 3 months later. Ultrasound monitoring of the cervix showed a 15 mm cervical length. A step-by-step LAC in a pregnant woman was performed. Results: The Doppler velocimetry of the uterine arteries at the end of the procedure was normal. No intraoperative or postoperative complications were reported. The estimated blood loss was 100 mL and the total operative time of 120 min. The patient was discharged on the third postoperative day. A caesarean section was performed at 36 weeks of gestation for spontaneous contractions with excellent obstetric (male, 2860 gr) and neonatal outcomes. Conclusion LAC in pregnancy, although made more difficult due to the size of the uterus, is a safe and feasible procedure combining the advantages of minimally invasive surgery with excellent obstetric result. Learning Objective In this video is shown how to perform a post-conceptional transabdominal laparoscopic cerclage in a young woman with no sufficient cervical length for a vaginal approach.
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Pavone M, Goglia M, Scambia G, Querleu D, Akladios C, Lecointre L. Laparoscopic-Assisted Vaginal Trachelectomy with Prophylactic Cerclage: A Safe Fertility-Sparing Treatment for Early Stage Cervical Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol 2024; 31:1804-1805. [PMID: 38071714 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-023-14737-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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BACKGROUND In recent years fertility-sparing treatments are increasingly developing in patients with early stage cervical cancer.1,2 Among these, trachelectomy represents a milestone with a wide range of surgical approaches,3 evidence of oncological safety, and positive obstetric outcomes.4 PATIENTS AND METHODS: A 26-year-old patient underwent conization for CIN3 with a subsequent diagnosis of squamous cervical cancer stage FIGO IB1. After a negative laparoscopic bilateral pelvic nodes sampling and the radiologic evidence [positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)] of a disease limited to the cervix, the patient was a candidate for trachelectomy according to her fertility-sparing desire. RESULTS The first laparoscopic time is dedicated to the safe opening of the vesicouterine and rectovaginal spaces until the medial pararectal fossa. Ureters are found and bilateral ureterolysis performed under vision. Colpotomy is then vaginally achieved, and the cervix is closed in a vaginal cuff to avoid tumor spread. Careful dissection of the anterior and posterior septa is carried out until reunification with laparoscopic dissection. Bilateral parametrectomy is performed. Vaginal trachelectomy is finalized with a negative deep margin at the frozen section. In the second laparoscopic time a monofilament polypropylene sling cerclage is bilaterally positioned from posterior to anterior through the broad ligaments and fixed anteriorly on the uterine isthmus to prevent an eventual preterm delivery. CONCLUSION Laparoscopic-assisted vaginal trachelectomy is a feasible procedure combining the conservative advantages of the vaginal approach and the oncological safety of laparoscopic spaces dissection with possible good obstetric outcomes.
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- Matteo Pavone
- Institute of Image-Guided Surgery, Institut Hospitalo-Universitaire (IHU) Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.
- IRCAD, Research Institute Against Digestive Cancer France, Strasbourg, France.
- Dipartimento di Scienze per la Salute della Donna e del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, UOC Ginecologia Oncologica, Rome, Italy.
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- Institute of Image-Guided Surgery, Institut Hospitalo-Universitaire (IHU) Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
- IRCAD, Research Institute Against Digestive Cancer France, Strasbourg, France
- Department of Medical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Psycology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze per la Salute della Donna e del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, UOC Ginecologia Oncologica, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Image-Guided Surgery, Institut Hospitalo-Universitaire (IHU) Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
- Dipartimento di Scienze per la Salute della Donna e del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, UOC Ginecologia Oncologica, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Gynecologic Surgery, University Hospitals of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Institute of Image-Guided Surgery, Institut Hospitalo-Universitaire (IHU) Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
- Department of Gynecologic Surgery, University Hospitals of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
- ICube UMR 7357-Laboratoire des Sciences de l'Ingénieur, de l'Informatique et de l'Imagerie, Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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Manning-Geist B, Grace MA, Sonoda Y. Trachelectomy and fertility-sparing procedures for early-stage cervical cancer: A state of the science review. Gynecol Oncol 2024; 181:179-182. [PMID: 38271868 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2024.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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- Beryl Manning-Geist
- Gynecology Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Gynecology Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA.
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Shvygin A, Manning-Geist BL, Sonoda Y. Fertility-sparing and minimally invasive surgery for early-stage cervical cancer. J Surg Oncol 2024; 129:112-116. [PMID: 38032090 DOI: 10.1002/jso.27540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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- Anna Shvygin
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA
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Wang Y, Chen Y, Wang M, Qin Z, Zhang L, Zheng A, Han L. Oncological and reproductive outcomes of conization combined with pelvic node evaluation in patients with early-stage cervical cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1251453. [PMID: 37795440 PMCID: PMC10546176 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1251453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023] Open
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Objective This study aims to preliminarily assess the oncological and reproductive outcomes of fertility preservation treatment using conization combined with pelvic node evaluation in young patients with early-stage cervical cancer (ECC) through meta-analysis. Methods In this meta-analysis, we analyzed studies published in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP), and Clinical Trials. gov that appeared in our search from inception to 0 7/02/2023. Results There were 17 relevant studies with a total of 620 patients included, of which 444 patients received conization combined with pelvic node evaluation. The combined pregnancy rate was 45.4% (95% CI: 0.34-0.57), the combined live birth rate was 33.9% (95% CI: 0.26-0.42), the combined miscarriage rate was 4.8% (95% CI: 0.02-0.092), the combined preterm delivery rate was 5.1% (95% CI: 0.02-0.092), and the combined recurrence rate was 1.9% (95% CI: 0.006-0.035), which did not significantly differ from that of patients who received radical surgery (OR: 0.689, 95% CI: 0.506-0.938). Conclusion Cervical conization combined with pelvic lymph node evaluation for fertility preservation in young ECC patients can achieve oncological outcomes similar to radical surgery while improving pregnancy success rates and preserving postoperative fertility. In summary, fertility preservation treatment using cervical conization combined with pelvic lymph node evaluation may be considered as a viable option for young ECC patients with strong fertility preservation desire, resulting in better pregnancy and live birth outcomes. Systematic review registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/#myprospero, identifier PROSPERO (CRD42023423432).
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- Yisi Wang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Furey KB, Anderson ZS, Kuznicki ML, Klar M, Roman LD, Wright JD, Matsuo K. Increasing trends of cervical conization with lymph node evaluation for fertility-sparing surgery in early cervical cancer. Gynecol Oncol 2023; 173:122-129. [PMID: 37137189 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2023.04.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 04/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To examine uptake, characteristics, and survival outcome of less-radical fertility-sparing surgery with cervical conization and lymph node evaluation (Cone-LN) in reproductive age patients with early cervical cancer. METHODS This retrospective cohort study examined the National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program. The study population included 407 patients aged <50 years with stage IA-IB2 (≤4 cm) cervical cancer who received fertility-sparing surgery from 2004 to 2019. The exposure was fertility-sparing surgery type: Cone-LN (n = 196) or trachelectomy with lymph node evaluation (Trach-LN, n = 211). The main co-outcomes were (i) temporal trends of surgery type, assessed with Cochran-Armitage test, and (ii) clinical and tumor characteristics, assessed with multivariable binary logistic regression model. The secondary outcome was overall survival, assessed with inverse probability of treatment weighting propensity score. RESULTS The number of patients receiving Cone-LN increased from 43.5% in 2004-2007 to 58.4% in 2016-2019 (P-trend = 0.005). Patients receiving conization and sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy alone increased from 0% to 14.4% (P-trend < 0.001). In a multivariable analysis, patients in the Cone-LN group were more likely to undergo SLN biopsy (aOR 6.04) compared to those in the Trach-LN group whereas those with adenocarcinoma (aOR 0.49) and T1b tumors (aOR for ≤2 cm 0.21, and aOR for 2.1-4.0 cm 0.10) were less likely to receive Cone-LN. In a propensity score-weighted model, the Cone-LN and Trach-LN groups had comparable overall survival (7-year rates, 98.9% vs 97.8%). Similar associations were observed for patients with squamous, adenocarcinoma / adenosquamous, T1a classification, and T1b(≤2 cm) classification. CONCLUSION The current population-based analysis suggests that the performance of cervical conization with lymph node evaluation, particularly with SLN biopsy, is gradually increasing for early cervical cancer patients desiring future fertility.
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- Katelyn B Furey
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Freiburg Faculty of Medicine, Freiburg, Germany
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Buda A, Fanfani F. The patterns of growth of cervical cancer: a challenge to personalized radical surgery. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2023:ijgc-2023-004556. [PMID: 37185140 DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2023-004556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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- Alessandro Buda
- Gynecologic Oncology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- Gynecologic Oncology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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Terzic M, Makhadiyeva D, Bila J, Andjic M, Dotlic J, Aimagambetova G, Sarria-Santamera A, Laganà AS, Chiantera V, Vukovic I, Kocijancic Belovic D, Aksam S, Bapayeva G, Terzic S. Reproductive and Obstetric Outcomes after Fertility-Sparing Treatments for Cervical Cancer: Current Approach and Future Directions. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12072614. [PMID: 37048696 PMCID: PMC10095321 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12072614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death in women of reproductive age. The established fertility-sparing approaches for the management of early-stage cervical cancer for women who plan pregnancy are associated with a decline in fecundity and an increased risk of pregnancy complications. This article aims to offer an overview of fertility-sparing approaches and the management of potential subfertility and pregnancy complications after these treatments. An extensive search for the available data about infertility and cervical cancer, fertility-sparing techniques in patients with cervical cancer, fertility treatment, obstetrical complications, and pregnancy outcomes in cervical cancer patients was completed. Fertility-preserving procedures such as loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP), cold-knife conization, and trachelectomy in women diagnosed with cervical cancer can be considered as safe and effective treatments that preserve reproductive potential. Current fertility-preserving procedures, based on the balance of the oncological characteristics of patients as well as their desire for reproduction, allow one to obtain acceptable reproductive and obstetric outcomes in women treated for cervical cancer. Nevertheless, careful monitoring of pregnancies obtained after fertility-preserving procedures is recommended, since this cohort of patients should be considered at higher risk compared with a healthy population.
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- Milan Terzic
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Zhanybek-Kerey Khans Street, 5/1, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
- Clinical Academic Department of Women’s Health, National Research Center for Maternal and Child Health, Corporate Fund “University Medical Center”, Turan Ave. 32, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 300 Halket Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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- School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Zhanybek-Kerey Khans Street, 5/1, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Dr Koste Todorovica 26, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr Subotica Starijeg 8, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Dr Koste Todorovica 26, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Dr Koste Todorovica 26, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr Subotica Starijeg 8, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Zhanybek-Kerey Khans Street, 5/1, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Zhanybek-Kerey Khans Street, 5/1, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Unit of Gynecologic Oncology, ARNAS “Civico-Di Cristina-Benfratelli”, Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Unit of Gynecologic Oncology, ARNAS “Civico-Di Cristina-Benfratelli”, Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Dr Koste Todorovica 26, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr Subotica Starijeg 8, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Dr Koste Todorovica 26, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr Subotica Starijeg 8, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Dr Koste Todorovica 26, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr Subotica Starijeg 8, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Clinical Academic Department of Women’s Health, National Research Center for Maternal and Child Health, Corporate Fund “University Medical Center”, Turan Ave. 32, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Zhanybek-Kerey Khans Street, 5/1, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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Morice P, Maulard A, Scherier S, Sanson C, Zarokian J, Zaccarini F, Espenel S, Pautier P, Leary A, Genestie C, Chargari C, Grynberg M, Gouy S. Oncologic results of fertility sparing surgery of cervical cancer: An updated systematic review. Gynecol Oncol 2022; 165:169-183. [PMID: 35241291 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2022.01.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Revised: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Several techniques can be proposed as fertility sparing surgery in young patients treated for cervical cancer but uncertaincies remain concerning their outcomes. Analysis of oncological issues is then the first aim of this review in order to evaluate the best strategy. RESULTS Data were identified from searches of MEDLINE, Current Contents, PubMed and from references in relevant articles from January 1987 to 15th of September 2021. We carry out an updated systematic review involving 5862 patients initially selected for fertility-sparing surgery in 275 series. FINDINGS In patients having a stage IB1 disease, recurrence rate/RR in patients undergoing simple conisation/trachelectomy, radical trachelectomy/RT by laparoscopico-vaginal approach, laparotomic or laparoscopic approaches are respectively: 4.1%, 4.7%, 2.4% and 5.2%. In patients having a stage IB2 disease, RR after neoadjuvant chemotherapy or RT by laparotomy are respectively 13.2% and 4.8% (p = .0035). After neoadjuvant treatment a simple cone/trachelectomy was carried out in 91 (30%) patients and a radical one in 210 (70%) cases. But the lowest pregnancy rate is observed in patients undergoing RT by laparotomy (36%). CONCLUSIONS The choice between these treatments should be based above all, on objective oncological data that strike a balance for each procedure between the best chances for cure and the fertility results. In patients having a stage IB1 disease, oncological results are quite similar according to the procedure used. In patients having a stage IB2 disease, RT by open approach has the lowest RR. Anyway the lowest pregnancy rate is observed in patients undergoing RT by laparotomy.
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- P Morice
- Department of Gynecological Surgery, Gustave-Roussy, Villejuif, France; Inserm Unit 10-30, Gustave-Roussy, Villejuif, France; University Paris-Sud (Paris XI), Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France.
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- Department of Gynecological Surgery, Gustave-Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Department of Gynecological Surgery, Gustave-Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Department of Gynecological Surgery, Gustave-Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Department of Gynecological Surgery, Gustave-Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Department of Gynecological Surgery, Gustave-Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Gustave-Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Gustave-Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Gustave-Roussy, Villejuif, France; Inserm Unit 981, Gustave-Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Department of Pathology, Gustave-Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Inserm Unit 10-30, Gustave-Roussy, Villejuif, France; Department of Radiation Oncology, Gustave-Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- University Paris-Sud (Paris XI), Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France; Department of Reproductive Medicine, Hôpital Antoine-Béclère, Clamart, France
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- Department of Gynecological Surgery, Gustave-Roussy, Villejuif, France
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Lucchini SM, Ferreyra HD, Landeros J, Esteban A, Donetch G, Goldsman MG, Borla HF, Heredia F. Conization and lymph node evaluation in low-risk cervical cancer. Is it time to avoid radical surgery? Retrospective series and literature review. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2021; 266:163-168. [PMID: 34673464 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2021] [Revised: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the oncologic and obstetric outcomes of patients with low-risk cervical cancer who underwent conization and lymphatic evaluation to preserve fertility. METHODS Data were collected retrospectively from September 2013 to February 2021. Eligibility criteria included Women with cervical cancer (aged <45 years) who underwent fertility preservation treatment, [stage IA1 with positive lymphovascular space invasion (LVSI), stage IA2, or stage IB1 (≤2 cm) with less <10 mm cervical stromal invasion, according to the International Federaltion of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) 2018 staging system] aged ≤45 years who wished to preserve their fertility were included in this study. All patients were treated with cervical conization(s) and laparoscopic lymph node evaluation [pelvic lymphadenectomy and/or sentinel lymph node (SLN) mapping]. Oncologic and obstetric outcomes were evaluated. RESULTS Overall, 31 patients met the inclusion criteria; 15 (48.3%) women were nulliparous. There were 8 IA1LVSI+ (25.8%), 11 IA2 (35.4%) and 12 IB1 (31.7%) tumours, according to 2018 FIGO stage classification. Most patients had squamous cell carcinoma (77.4%). Lymphovascular space involvement was found in thirteen patients (41.9%). Reconization was performed in 17 (54.8%) patients, of which 6(35.2%) were done due to compromised margins, 4(23.5%) for margins under than 3 mm, 3(17.6%) for unreported or coagulated margins and 4(23.5%) because previous conization was done in another institution and we could not obtain the paraffin blocks for pathology review. Twenty patients had MRI and eleven CT scan. Nine (30%) patients had a complete bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection, 9 (26.6%) had SLN mapping with pelvic lymphadenectomy, and 13 (43.3%) had SLN mapping alone after bilateral SLN identification at surgery. After a median follow-up of 41.4 months (range 2-90 months), no recurrences have been detected. In terms of obstetrial outcome, 11 patients attempted pregnancy and 9 became pregnant. First-trimester miscarriage occurred in one patient. Five patients delivered at term by caesarean section, one of them requiring hysterectomy at the time of delivery. Pathology did not show residual disease. Two patients had a vaginal delivery at 38 weeks. One pregnancy is still ongoing. CONCLUSION Cervical conization with lymph node assessment by SLN mapping/lymphadenectomy is an oncologic safe procedure in patients with low-risk cervical cancer.
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- Sergio M Lucchini
- Department of Gynaecologic Oncology, Sanatorio Allende, Córdoba, Argentina.
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- Department of Gynaecologic Oncology, Sanatorio Allende, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Minimally Invasive Gynaecology and Robotics Staff, Clínica Andes Salud, Concepcion, Chile
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- Department of Gynaecologic Oncology, Sanatorio Allende, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Minimally Invasive Gynaecology and Robotics Staff, Clínica Andes Salud, Concepcion, Chile
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- Department of Gynaecologic Oncology, Sanatorio Allende, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Department of Gynaecologic Oncology, Sanatorio Allende, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Minimally Invasive Gynaecology and Robotics Staff, Clínica Andes Salud, Concepcion, Chile; Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile
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Outcomes of the First Pregnancy After Fertility-Sparing Surgery for Early-Stage Cervical Cancer. Obstet Gynecol 2021; 138:565-573. [PMID: 34623068 DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000004532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate outcomes of the first pregnancy after fertility-sparing surgery in patients with early-stage cervical cancer. METHODS We performed a population-based study of women aged 18-45 years with a history of stage I cervical cancer reported to the 2000-2012 California Cancer Registry. Data were linked to the OSHPD (California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development) birth and discharge data sets. We included patients with cervical cancer who conceived at least 3 months after a fertility-sparing surgery, which included cervical conization or loop electrosurgical excision procedure. Those undergoing trachelectomy were excluded. The primary outcome was preterm birth. Secondary outcomes included growth restriction, neonatal morbidity, stillbirth, cesarean delivery, and severe maternal morbidity. We used propensity scores to match similar women from two groups in a 1:2 ratio of case group participants to control group participants: population individuals without cancer and individuals with cervical cancer (women who delivered before their cervical cancer diagnosis). Wald statistics and logistic regressions were used to evaluate outcomes. RESULTS Of 4,087 patients with cervical cancer, 118 (2.9%) conceived after fertility-sparing surgery, and 107 met inclusion criteria and were matched to control group participants. Squamous cell carcinoma was the most common histology (63.2%), followed by adenocarcinoma (30.8%). Patients in the case group had higher odds of preterm birth before 37 weeks of gestation compared with both control groups (21.5% vs 9.3%, odds ratio [OR] 2.7, 95% CI 1.4-5.1; 21.5% vs 12.7%, OR 1.9, 95% CI 1.0-3.6), but not preterm birth before 32 weeks. Neonatal morbidity was more common among the patients in the case group relative to those in the cervical cancer control group (15.9% vs 6.9%, OR 2.5, 95% CI 1.2-5.5). There were no differences in rates of growth restriction, stillbirth, cesarean delivery, and maternal morbidity. CONCLUSION In a population-based cohort, patients who conceived after surgery for cervical cancer had higher odds of preterm delivery compared with control groups.
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Schmeler KM, Pareja R, Lopez Blanco A, Humberto Fregnani J, Lopes A, Perrotta M, Tsunoda AT, Cantú-de-León DF, Ramondetta LM, Manchana T, Crotzer DR, McNally OM, Riege M, Scambia G, Carvajal JM, Di Guilmi J, Rendon GJ, Ramalingam P, Fellman BM, Coleman RL, Frumovitz M, Ramirez PT. ConCerv: a prospective trial of conservative surgery for low-risk early-stage cervical cancer. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2021; 31:1317-1325. [PMID: 34493587 DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2021-002921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The objective of the ConCerv Trial was to prospectively evaluate the feasibility of conservative surgery in women with early-stage, low-risk cervical cancer. METHODS From April 2010 to March 2019, a prospective, single-arm, multicenter study evaluated conservative surgery in participants from 16 sites in nine countries. Eligibility criteria included: (1) FIGO 2009 stage IA2-IB1 cervical carcinoma; (2) squamous cell (any grade) or adenocarcinoma (grade 1 or 2 only) histology; (3) tumor size <2 cm; (4) no lymphovascular space invasion; (5) depth of invasion <10 mm; (6) negative imaging for metastatic disease; and (7) negative conization margins. Cervical conization was performed to determine eligibility, with one repeat cone permitted. Eligible women desiring fertility preservation underwent a second surgery with pelvic lymph node assessment, consisting of sentinel lymph node biopsy and/or full pelvic lymph node dissection. Those not desiring fertility preservation underwent simple hysterectomy with lymph node assessment. Women who had undergone an 'inadvertent' simple hysterectomy with an unexpected post-operative diagnosis of cancer were also eligible if they met the above inclusion criteria and underwent a second surgery with pelvic lymph node dissection only. RESULTS 100 evaluable patients were enrolled. Median age at surgery was 38 years (range 23-67). Stage was IA2 (33%) and IB1 (67%). Surgery included conization followed by lymph node assessment in 44 women, conization followed by simple hysterectomy with lymph node assessment in 40 women, and inadvertent simple hysterectomy followed by lymph node dissection in 16 women. Positive lymph nodes were noted in 5 patients (5%). Residual disease in the post-conization hysterectomy specimen was noted in 1/40 patients-that is, an immediate failure rate of 2.5%. Median follow-up was 36.3 months (range 0.0-68.3). Three patients developed recurrent disease within 2 years of surgery-that is, a cumulative incidence of 3.5% (95% CI 0.9% to 9.0%). DISCUSSION Our prospective data show that select patients with early-stage, low-risk cervical carcinoma may be offered conservative surgery.
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- Kathleen M Schmeler
- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Bogotá, and Clínica de Oncología Astorga, Medellin, Colombia
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- Instituto Brasileiro de Controle do Cancer, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Chulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Royal Women's Hospital and University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Instituto de Ginecología de Rosario, Rosario, Argentina
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS and Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- Instituto de Cancerologia - Las Américas - AUNA, Medellin, Colombia
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- Department of Pathology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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Schwab R, Anic K, Hasenburg A. Cancer and Pregnancy: A Comprehensive Review. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:3048. [PMID: 34207252 PMCID: PMC8234287 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13123048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2021] [Revised: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Cancer diagnosis and treatment in pregnant women is a challenging situation. A multidisciplinary network of specialists is required to guide both, the expecting mother and the unborn child through the diagnostic workup and the cytotoxic therapy, by balancing the respective risks and benefits. Tumor entity, stage, biology and gestational week at diagnosis determine the appropriate approach. As premature delivery emerged as one of the main risk factors for adverse long-term outcome of the progeny, it should be avoided, if reasonable from the oncological perspective. This article offers a comprehensive review with respect to the various aspects of cancer in pregnancy.
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- Roxana Schwab
- Department of Obstetrics and Women’s Health, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, 55131 Mainz, Germany; (K.A.); (A.H.)
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