Carcinoma of the cervical stump. The Radiumhemmet series 1959–1987. Treatment and prognosis

Abstract

Recent discussions argue for a better sexual function after subtotal hysterectomy. Our study gave no convincing argument in terms of poorer prognosis for radiologically treated carcinoma of the uterine stump compared to that of the total cervical cancer series. It is thus necessary to weigh the possible gains with subtotal hysterectomy against the relatively low risk to fall victim of a stump cancer. Complications following surgery, as well as possible physiologic and sexual functions of the cervix, should be taken into account.