A recently published study has compared a new surgical method, called cancer field surgery (Total Mesometrial Resection, TMMR), with the current standard treatment for primary management of cervical cancer.
The new TMMR method was developed over 20 years ago by Karolinska Institutet’s partners at the Leipzig University Hospital. Previous publications have suggested favourable results without the need for radiation therapy. Omitting radiation therapy could potentially improve quality of life for treated women.
In the study, the researchers demonstrate that TMMR is associated with improved oncological outcomes for early stages of cervical cancer. The data suggest that TMMR may replace current treatment strategies and radiation therapy could be spared for salvage treatment. This breakthrough motivates continued work in this field.
Research of this kind heavily relies on well-functioning collaborations with other researchers. Beyond providing essential data for the project, it also strengthens international cooperation, facilitating the dissemination of our findings. The researchers plan to further explore the potential of cancer field surgery in gynaecological cancer to establish the method in future treatment strategies.
Source: Karolinska Institutet
