Radical Surgery For Cervical Cancer Research Articles

The association between the serum concentration of CXC subfamily chemokine 13 and post-surgical clinical outcomes in cervical cancer patients.

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between serum levels of CXC subfamily chemokine 13 (CXCL13) and clinical outcomes following radical surgery for cervical cancer. A total of 70 cervical cancer patients admitted to our hospital between August 2021 and December 2022 were selected as the study group, while 30 healthy individuals who underwent regular physical examinations during the same period were selected as the control group. The levels of CXCL13 were measured in both groups, and a comparison was made between pre- and post-operative CXCL13 levels in the study group and the control group. Follow-up data on clinical outcomes were collected for the study group, and clinical data were compared between the recurrence/metastasis group and the non-recurrence/metastasis group. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors influencing recurrence and metastasis by incorporating variables showing significant differences. Additionally, Pearson's correlation analysis was used to examine the relationship between CXCL13 and clinical data. Postoperative levels of CXCL13 in the study group showed a significant decrease compared to preoperative levels, and they were lower than those in the control group (p<0.05). Among the 70 patients in the study group, 23 experienced recurrence or metastasis, while 47 did not. Significant differences were observed between the recurrence/metastasis group and the non-recurrence/metastasis group in terms of histological grade, depth of cervical invasion, FIGO stage, parametrial infiltration, lymph node metastasis, and CXCL13 (p<0.05). Logistic regression analysis revealed that CXCL13, histological grade, depth of cervical invasion, FIGO stage, parametrial infiltration, and lymph node metastasis were all factors influencing recurrence and metastasis. There was a positive correlation between CXCL13 and histological grade, depth of cervical invasion, FIGO stage, parametrial infiltration, and lymph node metastasis (p<0.05). The level of CXCL13 is closely associated with the clinical outcome of cervical cancer after radical surgery and can serve as an important indicator for predicting clinical outcomes. Its application in clinical practice is highly recommended.

Dose-dense neoadjuvant chemotherapy before radical surgery in cervical cancer: a retrospective cohort study and systematic literature review

ObjectiveTo evaluate the role of dose-dense neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by radical hysterectomy in reducing adjuvant radiotherapy in International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) 2018 stage IB1-IB2/IIA1 cervical cancer with...

Development of a risk nomogram predicting urinary tract infection in patients with indwelling urinary catheter after radical surgery for cervical cancer.

Cervical cancer (CC) patients receiving indwelling catheterization after radical hysterectomy (RH) are vulnerable to urinary tract infection (UTI). However, no model or method is available to predict the risk of UTIs. Therefore, our aim was to develop and verify a risk model to predict UTI for patients receiving indwelling catheterization after radical cervical cancer surgery (ICa-RCCS). We first collected clinical information of 380 patients receiving ICa-RCCS from January 2020 to December 2021 as a training cohort to develop the risk nomogram. UTI was then evaluated using 19UTI predictor factors. The least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) method was utilized for the extraction characteristics. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was then conducted to create the risk model for UTI prediction. The consistency coefficient and calibration curve were utilized to assess the model's fit accuracy. We performed bootstrapping with 1000random samples for internal validation of the model, and decision curve analysis (DCA) for clinical application. Predictors in the risk nomogram included indwelling catheterization duration, whether it is secondary indwelling catheterization, history of UTIs, age, and history of chemotherapy before surgery. The risk nomogram presented good discrimination and calibration (C-index: 0.810, 95% CI: 0.759-0.861). During interval validation, the model reached a high C-index up to 0.7930. DCA revealed the clinical utility of predictive model for UTI. Clinical benefit was initiated at the decision threshold≥3%. We developed a novel UTI nomogram incorporating the age, history of chemotherapy before surgery, indwelling catheterization duration, whether it is secondary indwelling catheterization, and history of UTI to predict UTI risk for patients receiving ICa-RCCS. B: 3a.

Urological Complications in Radical Surgery for Cervical Cancer: A Comparative Meta-Analysis before and after LACC Trial.

After the LACC trial publication in 2018, the minimally invasive approach (MIS) has severely decreased in favor of open surgery: MIS radical hysterectomy was associated with worse oncological outcomes than open surgery, but urological complications were never extensively explored in pre- versus post-LACC eras, even if they had a great impact on post-operative QoL. The purpose of this meta-analysis is to compare functional and organic urological complication rates before and after LACC trial. An independent search of the literature was conducted 4 years before and after the LACC trial and 50 studies were included. The overall rate of urologic complications was higher in pre-LACC studies while no differences were found for organic urological complications. Conversely, the overall risk of dysfunctional urological complications showed a higher rate in the pre-LACC era. This is probably related to a sudden shift to open surgery, with potential lower thermal damage to the urinary tract autonomic nervous fibers. This meta-analysis showed that the incidence of urological complications in radical cervical cancer surgery was higher before the LACC trial, potentially due to the shift to open surgery. Nevertheless, further studies are needed to shed light on the connection between minimally invasive surgery and urological damage.

Cervical Cancer in Case with Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) and Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)

Background: Combined cervical cancer and pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is extremely uncommon and there is no standard treatment guideline for the complex comorbidity. We attempted to provide a treatment strategy and explore possible reasons for the comorbidities. Case presentation: We presented a 62-year-old patient seeking treatment for postmenopausal tissue prolapse and leakage of urine. The gynecologic examination revealed the uterine prolapse with a 2.5 cm papillary and erosive lesion on the cervix that was pathologically confirmed as cervical squamous cell carcinoma in stage Ib1. Clinical diagnosis included cervical squamous cell carcinoma in stage Ib1, prolapse of uterus and vagina, stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Then she was performed radical surgery for cervical cancer and tension-free vaginal tape-obturator (TVT-O). The urine function was good after operation. The surgery solved two diseases, which improved the quality of life (QOL) of patient and radically cured cervical carcinoma at the same time. Follow up for more than two years, HPV was negative, no prolapse symptoms occurred, and the quality of life was good. Conclusions: Surgical-based treatment seems to be more suitable that can cure the two diseases and improve the QOL. We should pay attention to the potential high incidence of HPV infection and HPV-related cervical cancer so that we should not ignore the screening for cervical cancer in the prolapse group and initiate surgery treatment strategies of cervical cancer or pre-cancerous lesions as early as possible to reach an optimal outcome of patient.

Is postoperative radiotherapy (PORT) a viable option in high-risk early-stage cervical cancer after upfront or downstaged radical surgery? A comparative study.

Radical surgery for cervical cancer has inherent benefits, and as upfront or post neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT), is extendable to locally advanced cancer cervix (LACC), with postoperative radiotherapy (PORT) for high-risk factors. Objective of the study was to compare the effectiveness and survival between non-PORT and PORT in high-risk early stages. Radical hysterectomies conducted between January 2014 and December 2017 were evaluated and followed till December 2019. Clinical, surgical-pathologic characteristics, and oncological outcomes were compared between non-PORT and PORT groups. A similar comparison was made between alive and dead patients within each group. The impact of PORT was assessed. Of 178 radical surgeries, early-LACC constituted 70%. Most (37%) of the patients belonged to stage 1b2, while stage 2b formed 5%. Mean age of patients was 46.5 years; 69% were below 50 years of age. Abnormal bleeding (41%) was the predominant symptom, followed by postcoital (20%) and postmenopausal bleeding (12%). Upfront surgeries formed 70.2%, and the average waiting period was 1.93 months (range: 1-10 months). PORT patients were 97 (54.5%) in number and the remaining formed the non-PORT group. Mean follow-up was 34 months, with 118 (66%) alive patients. Significant adverse prognostic factors were tumors >4 cm (44.4% patients), positive margins (10%), lymphatic vascular space invasion (LVSI; 42%), malignant nodes (33%), multiple metastatic nodes averaging seven (range: 3-11), and delayed (>6 months) presentation, but not deep stromal invasion (77% patients) and positive parametrium (8.4% patients). PORT overcame the adverse effects of tumors >4 cm, multiple metastatic nodes, positive margins, and LVSI. Total recurrences (25%) were balanced for both groups, but recurrences within 2 years were significantly more for PORT. Two-year overall survival (78%) and recurrence-free survival (72%), median overall survival (21 months), and median recurrence-free interval (19 months) were significantly better for PORT, with the complication rates being similar. PORT had significantly better oncological outcomes compared to non-PORT. Multimodal management is worthwhile.

Application of health education based on the integrated theory of health behavior change in the pelvic floor rehabilitation of patients with cervical cancer after radical surgery

To analyze the effect of applying health education based on the integrated theory of health behavior change in the pelvic floor rehabilitation of patients with cervical cancer after radical surgery. We recruited 130 patients with cervical cancer who underwent gynecological surgery in our hospital between the 01 February 2021 and the 01 March 2022. According to the random number table method, the patients were divided into a control group and an observation group (65 cases per group). The control group received routine health education, while the observation group received health education based on the integrated theory of health behavior change. We compared the two groups with regards to pelvic floor function, quality-of-life, and psychological status before and after intervention by analyzing PFDI-20 (Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory Questionnaire-20), PFIQ-7 (Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire-7), HAMA (Hamilton Anxiety Scale) and HAMD (Hamilton Depression Scale) questionnaires, treatment compliance and nursing satisfaction. After intervention, the PFDI-20 scores and total scores of patients in the observation group were lower than those in the control group (p &lt; 0.05). The PFIQ-7 scores and total scores of patients in the observation group were lower than those in the control group (p &lt; 0.05). The HAMA and HAMD scores in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group (p &lt; 0.05). The treatment compliance and nursing satisfaction rate of patients in the observation group were higher than those in the control group (p &lt; 0.05). Health education based on the integrated theory of health behavior change can improve pelvic floor muscle strength, the quality-of-life, and the treatment compliance of patients after radical surgery for cervical cancer. In addition, this strategy can alleviate anxiety and depression, and improve nursing satisfaction and is worthy of wider clinical application.

Approach to Radical Hysterectomy for Cervical Cancer in Pregnancy: Surgical Pathway and Ethical Considerations.

Cervical cancer is currently the fourth most common cancer in women and in the poorest countries this neoplasia still represents a widespread and potentially lethal disease. We present a rare case of cervical cancer in pregnancy, analyzing the historical changes behind the procedure of radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer and discussing variations in surgical techniques and anatomical definitions that have since been proposed. We present the case of a 33-year-old patient who attended with vaginal bleeding in the second trimester of pregnancy. Examination revealed an abnormal looking cervix, with investigations concluding stage IIb squamous cell carcinoma. Following extensive discussion regarding management options, the patient went on to have a peripartum foetocidal type III nerve sparing radical Wertheim hysterectomy at 18 weeks gestation with conservation and transposition of the ovaries above the level of the pelvic brim. The patient recovered well without significant morbidity and received further input from fertility and psychological medical teams in addition to adjuvant treatment within the department of clinical oncology. This case represents several elements of great interest and learning. Notably, we highlight this both due to the surgical challenges that a gravid uterus presents in the execution of a radical hysterectomy; and regarding the compassionate care demonstrated by the team - not only in supporting the patient and her partner in a period of profound turmoil in terms of the management of their cancer diagnosis and unborn child, but also regarding the uncertainty in consideration of the oncological and fertility related outcomes. This manuscript adds to the growing literature on the appropriate use of radical surgery for cervical cancer, more specifically during pregnancy and in consideration of such ethical dilemma, where management guidelines do not exist to aid clinicians further in their provision of treatment.

Complications of radical hysterectomy with pelvic lymph node dissection for cervical cancer: a 10-year single-centre clinical observational study

Background and purposeThe complications of radical surgery for cervical cancer can increase patient suffering and affect their quality of life. This retrospective study assessed the safety of radical hysterectomy (RH) with pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) by observing the complications of patients with cervical cancer who underwent this procedure in a single centre over 10 years. Our findings may provide experience and evidence for preventing and reducing complications.MethodsA total of 2226 cervical cancer patients who met the inclusion criteria were enrolled. All patients underwent RH + PLND. Intraoperative injury to adjacent tissues and short-term and long-term complications were recorded to analyze factors associated with the occurrence of complications.ResultsPostoperative complications occurred in 34.41% (766/2226) of patients, including 7.68% of patients with injury to adjacent tissues, 31.45% with short-term complications, and 2.96% with long-term complications. Age, tumor size, invasion depth, parametrial invasion, lymph vascular space invasion (LVSI), lymph node metastasis, International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) stage, and surgical procedure were closely associated with the postoperative complications of RH + PLND (P < 0.05).ConclusionsThe results of this study showed that RH + PLND for cervical cancer is safe and practical. Patients aged 40–60 years, with tumors ≥ 4 cm, invasion depth ≥ 2/3, parametrial invasion, LVSI, lymph node metastasis, FIGO stage > IB2, and who underwent open surgery were more prone to complications.

Sexuality and quality of life after nerve-sparing radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer: A prospective study

ObjectiveNerve-sparing radical hysterectomy (NSRH) decreases the negative postoperative consequences of radical surgery for cervical cancer, such as bladder evacuation disorders, colorectal motility disorders, and sexual dysfunction. The aim of this study was to prospectively assess the sexuality and quality of life in a group of women who underwent NSRH with lymphadenectomy for cervical cancer. Materials and methodsA total of 65 patients with early-stage cervical cancer underwent NSRH between 2014 and 2016. Patient examinations and questionnaire surveys (Female Sexual Function Index questionnaire and European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer questionnaires QLQ-C30 and QLQ-CX24) were conducted, before and one year after the surgery. ResultsAfter the exclusion of 19 sexually inactive women and 10 women who received adjuvant anticancer treatment, 36 sexually active patients treated solely with nerve-sparing surgery were eligible for evaluation. The mean age was 47 years. The average preoperative vaginal length was 9.4 cm, whereas the postoperative length was shortened to 7.1 cm. This study showed no negative impact of NSRH on sexual desire, arousal, satisfaction, orgasm, pain, sexual activity, sexual enjoyment, and sexual worry. The worsening of sexual functioning was recorded during the one-year follow-up. The QLQ-C30 questionnaire confirmed postoperative improvement in global health status and role, emotional, and social functioning. ConclusionOur study showed using standardized questionnaires that NSRH has no negative impact on sexual desire, arousal, satisfaction, orgasm, pain, sexual activity, frequency of sexual intercourse, sexual enjoyment, and sexual worry, while only the worsening of sexual functioning was recorded. Moreover, NSRH did not cause postoperative deterioration in the quality of life parameters.

Quality of training in cervical cancer radical surgery: a survey from the European Network of Young Gynaecologic Oncologists (ENYGO)

BackgroundThe European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO) and partners are committed to improving the training for gynecologic oncology fellows. The aim of this survey was to assess the type and...

Prognostic value of preoperative peripheral blood mean platelet volume/platelet count ratio (MPV/PC) in patients with resectable cervical cancer

BackgroundThe mean platelet volume/platelet count ratio (MPV/PC) ratio based on the preoperative peripheral MPV and PCcan be used to predict the prognosis of multiple malignant tumors.ObjectiveTo evaluate the prognostic value of MPV/PC in cervical cancer patients.MethodsThis study enrolled 408 patients who had undergone radical surgery for cervical cancer and evaluated the correlation of MPV/PC with patient prognosis in the primary cohort and validation cohort. Additionally, independent prognostic factors were incorporated to construct the prognostic nomogram, and the area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve (AUC) value was calculated to analyze the prognostic predictive ability of the nomogram.ResultsIn the primary cohort, Kaplan–Meier survival analysis indicated that the overall survival (OS) for patients with MPV/PC ≤ 0.41 was significantly lower than that in patients with MPV/PC > 0.41. MPV/PC was an independent prognostic factor for resectable cervical cancer patients. Compared with neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet/lymphocyte ratio (PLR) or monocyte/lymphocyte ratio (MLR), the AUC values of MPV/PC in predicting the 3- and 5-year survival rates for cervical cancer patients were greater. Similar results were verified in the validation cohort. Subsequently, the nomogram constructed based on MPV/PC, International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) classification and lymphovascular invasion performed well to accurately predict the prognosis of cervical cancer patients. The 3- and 5-year survival rates predicted by the nomogram were highly consistent with the real observations. Similar results were also displayed in the validation cohort.ConclusionsMPV/PC may be used as a novel independent prognostic factor for patients with resectable cervical cancer. Compared with the FIGO classification system, the nomogram integrating MPV/PC maybe reliably predict the survival of cervical cancer patients after radical surgery.

Application of whole-process comprehensive case-management in continuing nursing after radical surgery for cervical cancer

Application of whole-process comprehensive case-management in continuing nursing after radical surgery for cervical cancer

Application of whole-process comprehensive case-management in continuing nursing after radical surgery for cervical cancer

Application of whole-process comprehensive case-management in continuing nursing after radical surgery for cervical cancer

The role of perioperative ureteral stenting for urologic complications in radical surgery of cervical cancer.

This study aimed to establish the urologic complications of radical type C2 hysterectomy in cervical cancer patients with or without ureteral stenting. This prospective randomized study included 76 (100%) patients with clinically and pathologically established cervical cancer stages I and II treated with radical type C2 hysterectomy with pelvic lymph node dissection for the last 5 years (2014-2019). Patients were randomized into two groups (2:1 ratio): group II received perioperative ureteral stenting (n = 24, 31.6%) and group I did not (n = 52, 68.4%). Urologic complications observed during follow-up include intraoperative ureter and urinary bladder lesions and postoperative ureterovaginal and vesicovaginal fistulas. Of the 52 patients in group I who underwent surgery for cervical cancer, urologic complications were observed in 8 (10.5%) patients, 2 (2.6%) of whom underwent preoperative radiation therapy. In group II, urologic complications were observed in 2 (2.6%) patients, of which 1 (1.3%) received preoperative radiation therapy. Intraoperative urologic complications in group I (6.6%) included 3 (3.9%) ureteral lesions cases and 2 (2.6%) cases of urinary bladder lesions, wherein 1 patient received preoperative radiation therapy. One case of (1.3%) urinary bladder lesion was observed in group II. Postoperative complications were observed in 3 patients (3.9%) in group I, including 2 (2.6%) ureterovaginal fistula cases, wherein 1 (1.3%) patient received preoperative radiation therapy, and 1 (1.3%) case of vesicovaginal fistula. In group II, 1 (1.3%) patient who received perioperative radiotherapy developed postoperative vesicovaginal fistula. Urologic complications are extremely common during and after radical surgery (hysterectomy type C2) for cervical cancer. The cervical cancer stage had a significant effect on intra- and postoperative urologic complication rates in this study; however, no such effect was observed for preoperative radiation therapy and ureteral stenting, and significant differences were observed between the two study groups.

Accuracy of preoperative cross-sectional imaging in cervical cancer patients undergoing primary radical surgery

ObjectiveWe aim to describe the false negative (FN) and false positive (FP) rates of preoperative cross-sectional imaging (PCI) prior to radical surgery for cervical cancer. MethodsA retrospective cohort study of patients who underwent radical hysterectomy for early-stage cervical cancer from January 2010 until December 2017 at a single tertiary care center was performed. Patients were included if they underwent preoperative PCI and radical surgery. Patient demographics and clinicopathologic information were recorded from medical record review. Descriptive statistics were used. ResultsOverall, 106 patients met inclusion criteria. Eighty-four percent (89/106) of patients had no suspicion for metastatic disease on PCI, while 16% (17/106) had suspicion for metastatic disease. Of the 89 without suspicion for metastatic disease on PCI, 16% (14/89) had a false negative study with metastatic disease identified on final surgical pathology. False negative rates by modality were 16% (11/70) for PET/CT and 6% (2/33) for diagnostic CT. Of the 17 cases with suspicion for metastatic disease on imaging, 53% (9/17) were false positive studies with no metastatic disease identified histologically. False positive rates by modality were 7% (5/70) for PET/CT and 12% (4/33) for diagnostic CT. ConclusionPCI is a tool to help identify patients who are optimal candidates for radical surgery. In this sample, the false negative rate was 16%, and false positive rate was 53% for PCI among women who underwent primary radical surgery. Further study is needed to explore preoperative testing that may more accurately identify optimal surgical candidates.

Effectiveness and Long-term Outcomes of Nerve-Sparing Radical Hysterectomy for Cervical Cancer.

Radical hysterectomy (RH) is a type of radical surgery for cervical cancer. Urinary dysfunction due to RH worsens postoperative quality of life of patients with cervical cancer. Nerve-sparing RH (NSRH) technique has been used as an effective means to conserve urinary function. However, few reports have examine long-term outcomes after NSRH. This study describes the details and long-term outcomes of our nerve-sparing technique. Sixty-one patients underwent radical hysterectomy in a 5-year period during which nerve-sparing technique was introduced; of these, 31 patients underwent NSRH and 30 underwent conventional RH. We retrospectively examined their medical records and compared postoperative urinary function and treatment outcomes between these two groups. The median time required for urinary residual volume to fall to ≤50 mL after removal of the urinary catheter was 6 days (range, 2-20 days) in the NSRH group and 13.5 days (range, 3-46 days) in the RH group. The results were significantly better in the NSRH group (p < 0.05). The mean follow-up period was 2456.3 days (range, 48-4,213 days). Analysis of curability revealed no significant difference between the two groups in local recurrence or long-term survival rates. The 5-year survival rate was 0.861 in the NSRH group and 0.782 in the RH group; the 10-year survival rate was 0.861 in the NSRH group and 0.679 in the RH group. NSRH significantly improved postoperative urinary function without worsening local recurrence rates or long-term outcomes.

Effectiveness of modified complex decongestive physiotherapy for preventing lower extremity lymphedema after radical surgery for cervical cancer: a randomized controlled trial

BackgroundThere is a lack of evidence in support of any prophylactic measure to prevent secondary lower extremity lymphedema after radical hysterectomy among patients with cervical cancer. This study aimed to...

Effect of radiotherapy on ovarian function in patients undergoing radical surgery for cervical cancer

Objective The correlation between dosimetric parameters of transposed ovary and different clinical ovarian functional status was assessed in young patients with cervical cancer who needed adjuvant radiotherapy after radical resection of the ⅠB1-ⅡA2 phase of preserved and transposed ovaries. Methods The function of transposed ovary and relevant clinical symptoms in 86 patients before and 2 years after treatment between 2015 and 2017 were retrospectively analyzed, and the correlation between the dosimetric parameters and functional status of transposed ovaries during radiotherapy was evaluated. Different in vitro measures were adopted to protect the transposed ovaries during postoperative radiotherapy including 68 cases of IMRT or VMAT and 18 cases of two-dimensional and other central radiotherapy. Results The nearest distance between ovary and PTV was negatively correlated with the ovarian dose ≥V5 Gy (P=0.025). V8 Gy and Dmean were positively correlated with FSH after treatment (P=0.011, 0.020). The larger the volume of V8 Gy and the large Dmean, the higher the FSH, the worse the ovarian function. In two-dimensional technology, the ovarian dose ≥V5 Gy was significantly lower than that in three-dimensional technique. The average age of those with normal ovarian function after treatment was 33.4 years, whereas the average age of women with ovarian failure was 39.6 years (P=0.007). The number of preserved ovaries and whether synchronous chemotherapy was delivered were similar in patients with different ovarian status, which were correlated with the levels of FSH and E2 (Estradiol) before treatment, that is, the higher the level of FSH before treatment, the lower the E2 of ovarian FSH after treatment, and the higher the level of FSH after treatment, the lower the level of ovarian E2. Patients who retained their ovaries before treatment but suffered from ovarian failure received neoadjuvant chemotherapy with a slightly higher age. Conclusions Age, V8 Gy and Dmean of the transposed ovary, the shortest distance between transposed ovary and PTV, whether neoadjuvant chemotherapy was delivered before surgery and radiotherapy technique affect the protection of the function of transposed ovary. Key words: Cervical neoplasm/radiotherapy; Ovarian transposition; Ovarian function

Prevention and screening of cervical cancer: an achievement with significant social benefits

Cervical cancer is one of the most common gynecological malignancies, seriously threatening women's health. As early as 1878, Freund first used hysterectomy to treat cervical cancer. In 1898, Wertheim first proposed radical surgery for cervical cancer. With the continuous development of diagnosis and treatment technology, the etiology of cervical cancer has become increasingly clear. The various screening measures have been applied in early detection, early diagnosis and early treatment of cervical cancer. In recent years, the increasing promotion of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has brought a new hope in the prevention and control of cervical cancer. Key words: Cervical neoplasms; Human papillomavirus; Prevention; Screening