Simple Hysterectomy for Cervical Cancer: Risk Factors for Failed Screening and Deviation From Screening Guidelines

Conclusions The most common cause of incidental cervical cancer at the time of simple hysterectomy was failure to properly adhere to screening guidelines. Less frequently, false-negative screening was the cause. No independent risk factor in either group was identified in this single institutional study. Illustrated is the importance of continuing education of surgeons about adequate screening in the preoperative evaluation for benign hysterectomy.
Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease - Category: OBGYN Tags: HPV-Associated Disease: Diagnosis and Management Source Type: research