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Radical Hysterectomy: A Focus on Querleu-Morrow Type B
Nicolò Bizzarri1,2, Giacomo Guidi3, Sara Ammar3
1UOC di Ginecologia Oncologica, Dipartimento Scienze della Salute della Donna e del Bambino, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Rome, Italy. nicolo.bizzarri@yahoo.com.
Annals of Surgical Oncology
|July 20, 2026
Summary
This video details the modified radical hysterectomy (Querleu-Morrow type B) surgical technique. It emphasizes standardizing this procedure for gynecologic oncologists, especially for trainees.
Area of Science:
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Surgical Techniques
- Surgical Education
Background:
- The SHAPE trial may reduce trainee exposure to modified radical hysterectomy (Querleu-Morrow type B).
- A clear description of the surgical technique is needed for educational purposes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a detailed description of the modified radical hysterectomy, type B technique.
- To create an educational video resource for surgical trainees.
Main Methods:
- Step-by-step description of type B1 modified radical hysterectomy.
- Detailed steps for type B2 variant including paracervical lymph node dissection.
- Explanation of parauterine lymphovascular tissue (PULT) resection.
Main Results:
- The video demonstrates the preparation of surgical spaces.
- It illustrates the management of uterine artery and parauterine lymphovascular tissue.
- The dissection of ureters, ligaments, and paracervical lymph nodes is shown.
Conclusions:
- The video analyzes the surgical technique for type B radical hysterectomy.
- It highlights the dissection of the uterus and lymph nodes, including PULT.
- Standardization of the procedure is crucial for future gynecologic oncologists.