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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Surgical Staging
  • Cervical Cancer Treatment

Background:

  • Locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC) management requires accurate staging.
  • Advanced imaging has limitations in detecting small para-aortic nodal metastases.
  • The role of para-aortic surgical staging in LACC needs re-evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically appraise para-aortic surgical staging in LACC.
  • To explore integration of selective surgery and biomarkers in treatment pathways.
  • To assess the impact of advanced imaging versus surgical staging.

Main Methods:

  • Narrative review of trials, databases, and case series.
  • Focused appraisal of key studies (Uterus-11, NCDB, PAROLA, PALDISC).
  • Assessment of emerging technologies (PET/MRI, radiomics/AI) and molecular assays (OSNA, HPV-ctDNA).

Main Results:

  • Occult para-aortic metastases found in ~21% of pelvic-positive/para-aortic-negative patients.
  • Surgical staging modifies radiotherapy planning in ~18% and can de-escalate treatment.
  • Minimally invasive staging is feasible but real-world outcomes may vary; role of systemic therapy in node-positive disease is undefined.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical staging is the most accurate method for occult para-aortic disease detection.
  • Routine use is not justified, but selective application benefits high-risk patients.
  • Future practice should integrate advanced imaging, selective surgery, and biomarkers in accredited centers.