Nerve-sparing radical hysterectomy in cervical cancer

Abstract

A new technique of extensive surgical intervention, namely nerve sparing radical hysterectomy (NSRH), was introduced as one of the treatment options for early stage cervical cancer patients because cervical cancer patients suffer from postoperative complications following radical hysterectomy procedure. The step of nerve preservation can reduce postoperative complications, such as bladder or sexual dysfunction problems that occur after a traditional radical hysterectomy procedure. The surgical outcomes seem to be favorable and no serious morbidity was noted. However, further study of the nerve sparing technique is necessary to improve this surgical advantage in the future.

Keywords

• Cervical cancer
• Nerve sparing radical hysterectomy (NSRH)
• Radical hysterectomy