Abstract
Introduction. Customizing surgical radicality is a crucial element in contemporary cervical cancer surgery. Currently, anatomic structures are characterized based on many anatomic interpretations. In order to suggest its general applicability, this study proposes to standardize the definitions and anatomic landmarks of the various types of radical hysterectomy. Methodology. This paper is a literature review in which we selected relevant articles from PubMed database, starting with the year of publication 2010 until 2023, using the following keywords: “cervical cancer”, “radical hysterectomy”, “classification of radical hysterectomy”, “anatomic landmarks”, “tailoring surgery”, “nerve-sparing procedure”. Results. The lateral extent of resection serves as the basis for the updated Querleu-Morrow classification. The three-dimensional anatomic template used to define the resection limits is based on the precise anatomy of the paracolpium and parametrium. The main anatomic landmarks and avascular spaces of the pelvis serve as the basis for the oncologic procedures, including nerve-sparing techniques. There are four different types of radical hysterectomy, each type described with three-dimensional landmarks. There are three main objectives that never change: excising the central tumor with clear margins, removal of any possible lymph dissemination sites, and the control of metastatic disease. Conclusions. It is essential to base research evaluating radicality in the surgical treatment of cervical cancer on precise and generally accepted nomenclature and descriptions. Since the degree of parametrium excision affects late morbidity, particularly bladder and rectal dysfunctions, the thorough explanation and understanding of the many forms of radical hysterectomy are crucial.
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