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Radical trachelectomy (RT) can be performed vaginally or abdominally (laparotomic, laparoscopic or robotic). The aim of this systematic review was to compare all techniques in terms of surgical complications, disease recurrence and subsequent fertility/pregnancy outcomes. A total of 1293 RTs were analyzed (FIGO-stage: IA1-IIA). The most frequent surgical complications do not differ from the ones of radical hysterectomy. The recurrence risk is approximately 3% (range 0-16.8%). The majority of women conceive spontaneously: 284 pregnancies with 173 live births. The most frequent pregnancy complication was miscarriage and chorioamnionitis. RT appears to be a safe option for eligible women who intend to maintain their future pregnancy desire.
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