Study summary
Smaller surgery was as safe as radical hysterectomy for low-risk early cancer
2.52%pelvic recurrence at 3 years after simple hysterectomy
What was tested
Simple hysterectomy against radical hysterectomy for low-risk, early-stage cervical cancer.
What they found
- Pelvic recurrence at 3 years was 2.52% with simple vs 2.17% with radical hysterectomy, meeting the noninferiority test.
- Urinary incontinence and retention were less common after simple hysterectomy.
What it means
Lets many women with small, low-risk tumors avoid a more extensive operation.
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