Clinical and histopathological factors in patients with cervical cancer allowing to identify candidates for less radical surgery.

Objective: To determine clinical and histopathological factors in patients with cervical cancer tumors smaller than 2 cm in order to identify those who could be operated less extensively with preservation of reproductive organs and lower morbidity.

Material And Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the records of patients with cervical cancer and a maximum tumor of 2cm in diameter who were qualified for primary surgery in the years 2001-2007 at the Department of Gynecologic Oncology Cancer Center in Warsaw.

Results: From the group of 110 operated patients, 96 were included into the study Within the analyzed group the infiltration of the parametrium was found in 4 women (4.