CoCoss-Trial: Concurrent Comparison of Self-Sampling Devices for HPV-Detection.

High-risk human papillomavirus (hr-HPV) infection of the cervicovaginal tract is known to be the major cause of cervical cancer. Similar to various other countries, Germany introduced an organized combined screening including cytology and HPV testing in 2020. The participation rate was around 70% in the past.

Perioperative morbidity of different operative approaches in early cervical carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing minimally invasive versus open radical hysterectomy.

Purpose: Radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy is the standard treatment for early cervical cancer. Studies have shown superior oncological outcome for open versus minimal invasive surgery, but peri- and postoperative complication rates were shown vice versa. This meta-analysis evaluates the peri- and postoperative morbidities and complications of robotic and laparoscopic radical hysterectomy compared to open surgery.

[Vaccination against human papillomavirus].

Vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV), which has been proven to be highly effective and safe, is recommended as part of standard vaccination by the German Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO) for 9‑ to 14-year-old girls and boys. Up to 90% of cervical cancer and its precancerous lesions can be prevented with timely vaccination (before first intercourse). In addition, the effectiveness extends to the primary prevention of HPV-associated neoplasms of the vulva, vagina, anus, penis and oropharynx.

Performance of a six-methylation-marker assay on self-collected cervical samples - A feasibility study.

Objectives: In high-income countries, a high proportion of cervical cancers is diagnosed in screening non-attendees. One approach to improve screening coverage is to offer self-sampling for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing. However, especially young women are often HPV positive without having a precancerous lesion in need of treatment.

Protective operative techniques in radical hysterectomy in early cervical carcinoma and their influence on disease-free and overall survival: a systematic review and meta-analysis of risk groups.

Purpose: Radical hysterectomy with pelvic lymphadenectomy presents the standard treatment for early cervical cancer. Recently, studies have shown a superior oncological outcome for open versus minimal invasive surgery, however, the reasons remain to be speculated. This meta-analysis evaluates the outcomes of robotic and laparoscopic hysterectomy compared to open hysterectomy.