Cervical Cancer: Radical Trachelectomy
Topic Overview
A radical trachelectomy is surgery that removes the
cervix and the pelvic
lymph nodes.
Cervical cerclage is done at the same time. The
uterus is left so that later, pregnancy could occur.
If pregnancy does occur, delivery would be done by
caesarean (C-section).
Radical trachelectomy may be a treatment option for some young women
with early
stages (stage IA2 or IB1) of
cervical cancer who hope to preserve their fertility.
Women who have had this procedure have higher rates of miscarriage and early delivery.1
References
Citations
- Randall ME, et al. (2009). Uterine cervix. In RR Barakat et al., eds., Principles and Practice of Gynecologic Oncology, 5th ed., chap. 22, pp. 623–681. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
Credits
| By | Healthwise Staff |
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Adam Husney, MD, MD - Family Medicine |
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Donald Sproule, MD, CM, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine |
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| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Ross Berkowitz, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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| Last Revised | October 25, 2010 |
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Last Revised:
October 25, 2010
Randall ME, et al. (2009). Uterine cervix. In RR Barakat et al., eds., Principles and Practice of Gynecologic Oncology, 5th ed., chap. 22, pp. 623–681. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
