Successful pregnancy with in vitro fertilization after vaginal radical trachelectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy in stage IB1 cervical cancer

Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol. 2024 Jan;63(1):95-97. doi: 10.1016/j.tjog.2023.07.036.

Abstract

Objective: To present a case of successful pregnancy after undergoing vaginal radical trachelectomy (VRT) and pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) for early-stage cervical cancer.

Case report: A 37-year-old female patient has been diagnosed with stage IB1 cervical cancer and underwent VRT and PLND. Two years after the surgery, the patient successfully conceived and delivered a healthy baby through a cesarean section.

Conclusion: This case report demonstrates that pregnancy after VRT and PLND for stage IB1 cervical cancer is possible and can result in a successful outcome. This report provides valuable information for patients and physicians who are considering these surgical options.

Keywords: Cervical cancer; Fertility-sparing; In vitro fertilization; Vaginal radical trachelectomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cesarean Section
  • Female
  • Fertilization in Vitro
  • Humans
  • Lymph Node Excision
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Pregnancy
  • Trachelectomy*
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms* / surgery