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Laparoscopic transabdominal cerclage in pregnant woman after fertility sparing treatment for early-stage cervical cancer: operative technique in ten steps.
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  • Matteo Pavone,
  • Nicolò Bizzarri,
  • Lise LECOINTRE,
  • Anna Fagotti,
  • Marta Goglia,
  • Giovanni Scambia,
  • Denis Querleu,
  • cherif akladios
Matteo Pavone
Institut de Chirurgie Guidee par l'Image
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Nicolò Bizzarri
Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli Unita Operativa Complessa di Ginecologia Oncologica

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Lise LECOINTRE
Institut de Chirurgie Guidee par l'Image
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Anna Fagotti
Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli Unita Operativa Complessa di Ginecologia Oncologica
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Marta Goglia
Institut de Chirurgie Guidee par l'Image
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Giovanni Scambia
Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli Unita Operativa Complessa di Ginecologia Oncologica
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Denis Querleu
Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli Unita Operativa Complessa di Ginecologia Oncologica
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cherif akladios
Les Hopitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg Hopital de Hautepierre
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Abstract

Fertility sparing treatments are increasingly used in patients with early-stage cervical cancer. The residual shortened cervix that might lead to a risk factor of preterm birth. When a vaginal cerclage is not technically feasible, a laparoscopic transabdominal cerclage (LAC) could be offered before or after conception. In this article we show how to safely perform a post-conceptional LAC in patients with insufficient residual cervical length for vaginal cerclage. LAC in pregnancy, although made more difficult due to the size of the uterus, is a safe and feasible procedure combining the advantages of minimally invasive surgery with excellent obstetric result.