[The evolution of the treatment methods for patients with initial forms of cervical cancer]

The evolution of methods used for the treatment of early cervical cancer in the P. A. Gertsen [correction of Herzen] Research Institute of Oncology, Moscow in 1960-1988 is analysed. Four stages of stepwise transition from traditional to sparing surgery are identified and substantiated. The importance of recent methods used for the treatment of early cervical cancer is discussed.