Infertility after fertility-preserving surgery for cervical carcinoma: the next challenge for reproductive medicine?

Hum Fertil (Camb). 2007 Mar;10(1):21-4. doi: 10.1080/14647270600905342.

Abstract

Radical trachelectomy is an operation developed as an alternative to radical hysterectomy for patients with small-volume, early stage cervical cancer, who wish to retain their fertility. The body of the uterus is left in place, so that future pregnancies can occur. Patients who have undergone radical trachelectomy may face problems conceiving naturally and may request assisted conception. This article explains the operation and the difficulties that those working in reproductive medicine may face.

Publication types

  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Spontaneous
  • Female
  • Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
  • Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / history
  • Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • History, 20th Century
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Female / etiology
  • Infertility, Female / prevention & control*
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Obstetric Labor, Premature
  • Pregnancy
  • Reproductive Techniques, Assisted
  • Treatment Failure
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / complications
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / pathology
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / surgery*