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Cancer of the cervix uteri: 2025 update

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Bhatla, Neerja, Aoki, Daisuke, Sharma, Daya Nand, Sankaranarayanan, Rengaswamy·2025·International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics

Abstract

Since the publication of the 2021 FIGO Cancer Report, there has been further progress in the global effort to attain the WHO goal of cervical cancer elimination using a three‐pillar approach of vaccination, screening, and treatment. The HPV vaccination is now included in the national program of over 140 countries. Two‐dose schedules are being implemented in 80 countries and one‐dose schedules in 60 countries. Screening has seen major advances with the wider implementation of HPV testing, including the option of self‐sampling, portable screening and treatment devices, and the incorporation of artificial intelligence. Diagnostic accuracy is being enhanced with immunohistochemistry and receptor assays. Surgical treatment of invasive cancer is being revolutionized with the possibility of conservative surgery in very early stages, minimizing complications and adverse effects and offering feasibility of fertility sparing. New data on minimally invasive surgery are redefining the role of laparoscopy and robotic surgery in early stages with small tumor size. Sentinel lymph node evaluation is an emerging alternative to complete lymphadenectomy. Immunotherapy has opened up new possibilities for the management of recurrent and metastatic disease. This chapter discusses the management of cervical cancer based on the stage of disease, including attention to palliation and quality‐of‐life issues, with insights into the results from recent landmark trials.

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Authors
Bhatla, N., Aoki, D., Sharma, D. N., & Sankaranarayanan, R.
Affiliations
  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
  • Sanno Medical Center (JP)
  • Department of Radiation Oncology All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi India
  • Division of Preventive Oncology Karkinos Healthcare, Kerala Operations Ernakulam India
Corresponding author
Bhatla, Neerja
Venue
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2025-09
Volume
171
Issue
S1
Pages
87-108
ISSN
  • 0020-6695 (ISSN-L)
  • 0020-7292
  • 1879-3479
OpenAlex
W4414025858
Cited by
58
References
136
Citations by year
2026: 53 · 2025: 5
FWCI
8.91
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Obstetrics and Gynecology › Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Women's cancer prevention and management
Keywords
cervical cancer, HPV vaccination, HPV testing, cervical cancer screening, self-sampling, artificial intelligence screening, immunohistochemistry, fertility-sparing surgery, minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopy, robotic surgery, sentinel lymph node, lymph node dissection, immunotherapy, palliative care, quality of life, cervical cancer elimination
MeSH terms
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms, Female, Humans, Neoplasm Staging, Quality of Life, Papillomavirus Infections, Papillomavirus Vaccines, Early Detection of Cancer

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