Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Cervical Cancer
A Special Issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144) belonging to the section "Obstetrics and Gynecology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2026) | Viewed by 1485
Editors
2. Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Paolo Giaccone” Hospital, 90127 Palermo, Italy
Interests: endometriosis; infertility; minimally invasive surgery; assisted reproduction technology; gynecological endocrinology; reproductive immunology; laparoscopy; hysteroscopy
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Interests: endometrial cancer; laparoscopy; robotics; gynecologic oncology; hysterectomy; ovarian cancer
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent decades, the occurrence of cervical cancer has shown a downward trend, particularly in developed countries, due to significant progress in screening programs. Treatment options for cervical cancer vary based on specific prognostic factors and tumor-related characteristics, ranging from surgery in early-stage disease to radio–chemotherapy for locally advanced cases. Recent clinical trials have demonstrated the feasibility and oncological safety of less radical surgery for early-stage cervical cancer, substantially reducing surgical complications. At the same time, advancements in our understanding of invasive carcinoma have led to increasingly effective therapeutic approaches, including innovative immunotherapies showing promising results. Despite these advancements, cervical cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women, with a significant recurrence rate. Furthermore, the increasing number of women diagnosed with cervical cancer who have not yet fulfilled their reproductive aspirations highlights the urgent need for novel therapeutic strategies that prioritize fertility preservation. In light of these challenges, many critical questions remain unanswered.
This Special Issue aims to explore and synthesize the latest evidence on the optimal diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer. We warmly invite authors to contribute systematic reviews, meta-analyses, narrative reviews, and original research articles to this Special Issue, driving progress in the management and treatment of cervical cancer.
Prof. Antonio Simone Laganà
Guest Editor
Dr. Giuseppe Cucinella
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- cervical cancer
- screening programs
- surgical advancements
- recurrence management
- oncological outcomes
- fertility sparing
- minimally invasive surgery
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