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Radical vaginal trachelectomy at 16 weeks' gestation: A case report.

D F Kolomainen¹, R J Bradley², P Larsen-Disney²

¹Department of Gynaecological Oncology, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.

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Summary

Diagnosing early-stage cervical cancer during pregnancy presents a challenge. Radical vaginal trachelectomy offers a treatment option balancing maternal and fetal risks for favorable outcomes.

Keywords:

Cervical cancer pregnancy Fertility-sparing surgery

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Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

Pregnancy complicates early-stage cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Balancing maternal safety against fetal well-being is critical.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate radical vaginal trachelectomy as a treatment for early-stage cervical cancer in pregnant patients.
To assess the outcomes for both mother and fetus.

Main Methods:

Case review of a young woman diagnosed with early-stage cervical cancer during pregnancy.
Surgical intervention using radical vaginal trachelectomy.

Main Results:

Successful management of early-stage cervical cancer.
Favorable outcomes reported for both the mother and the baby.

Conclusions:

Radical vaginal trachelectomy is a viable treatment option for pregnant women with early-stage cervical cancer.
This surgical approach can achieve favorable maternal and fetal outcomes, addressing a significant clinical dilemma.