Classification of radical hysterectomy adopted by the Gynecological Cancer Group of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer

Authors :: A Del Rio
N Siddiqui
R Verheijen
Frédéric Amant
Paolo Zola
J. B. M. Z. Trimbos
Ignace Vergote
Fernando Mota
Obstetrics and gynaecology
CCA - Innovative therapy
Other departments
Source :: International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, 18(5), 1136-1138. Wolters Kluwer Health, Mota, F, Vergote, I, Trimbos, J, Amant, F, Siddiqui, N, Del Rio, A, Verheijen, R H M & Zola, P 2008, ' Classification of radical hysterectomy adopted by the Gynecological Cancer Group of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer ', International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, vol. 18, no. 5, pp. 1136-1138 . https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-1438.2007.01138.x, International journal of gynecological cancer, 18(5), 1136-1138. Wolters Kluwer Health
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: The Piver classification of radical hysterectomy for the treatment of cervical cancer is outdated and misused. The Surgery Committee of the Gynecological Cancer Group of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) produced, approved, and adopted a revised classification. It is hoped that at least within the EORTC participating centers, a standardization of procedures is achieved. The clinical indications of the new classification are discussed

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