Didactics-ConCerv: A Prospective Trial of Conservative Surgery for Low-Risk Early-Stage Cervical Cancer

ConCerv: A Prospective Trial of Conservative Surgery for Low-Risk Early-Stage Cervical Cancer

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This video summarizes the results of the CONSERVE study, a research study focused on conservative surgery for early-stage cervical cancer in low-risk patients. The speaker, a researcher involved in the study, explains that the standard of care for early-stage cervical cancer involves radical hysterectomy or radical trichlectomy, both of which have potential complications. The study aimed to evaluate the safety and feasibility of conservative surgery, which would preserve the parametrium and nerve fibers associated with bladder, bowel, and sexual function. The study included 100 patients from various institutions worldwide. Patients were categorized based on their desire for fertility and underwent different surgical procedures, including cone surgery, hysterectomy, and lymph node assessments. The study found low recurrence rates and concluded that conservative surgery can be safe and feasible for select low-risk patients. The study also emphasized the importance of collaborating with specialized gynecologic oncologists and the need for further research in this area.

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Kathleen Schmeler
November 2021

Keywords

CONSERVE study

conservative surgery

early-stage cervical cancer

low-risk patients

radical hysterectomy

radical trichlectomy