Possible risks after cervical cone surgery

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The article is professionally consulted by: Doctor Nguyen Chi Quang, Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Vinmec Central Park General Hospital. The doctor has many years of experience in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.
Cervical conection is an effective treatment for early cervical cancer. However, like other invasive procedures, this technique can also cause some unwanted side effects for patients such as bleeding, infection or affect the ability to become a mother in the future.

1. What is a cervical cone?

Cervical conection is the surgical removal of a conical part of the cervix to remove damage to the cervix and the entire area that has been altered by abnormal cells. Contouring of the cervix is ​​indicated in the following cases: Continuously monitoring abnormal Pap tests, diagnosing precancerous conditions of the cervix, diagnosing invasive cervical cancer (cancerous growth). into surrounding tissues or extending beyond the cervix), treatment of cervical precancerous conditions, carcinoma in situ, or stage IA cervical cancer.
Cervical conical resection can cure precancerous or early invasive cervical cancer while preserving the uterus and ovaries, preserving endocrine and reproductive functions for the patient.

2. The risk of happening after cervical conection

Any type of treatment can have side effects, and a cerclage is no exception. Symptoms of hysterectomy may be:
Vaginal discharge: Brown or yellow in color, can last for several weeks, the patient is instructed to use tampons; Bleeding: May cause bleeding during surgery or within 2 weeks of the procedure. Intraoperative bleeding is controlled with a variety of techniques such as stitches or even a hysterectomy if the bleeding is severe. In case of bleeding after the procedure, the doctor may prescribe the patient to use drugs applied to the cervix to stop the bleeding; Other symptoms: Spasms or mild discomfort, infection; Dangerous complications: Cervical stenosis and cervical insufficiency are late complications after this procedure. Cervical stenosis can cause menstrual irregularities, making it difficult to conceive because it's harder for sperm to reach an egg. At the same time, the cone-cervical procedure also slightly increases the risk of preterm birth, premature rupture of membranes, cesarean section due to cervical failure, or low birth weight. Cervical cone resection is a simple procedure that effectively treats early cervical cancer. However, this technique can still cause some unwanted complications. Therefore, according to the doctor's recommendation, the cone resection procedure should be performed in combination with colposcopy to reduce the height and diameter of the apical tissue, thereby reducing the negative impact on the reproductive health of the disease. core. At the same time, it is best for women to get the HPV vaccine to reduce the risk of cervical cancer, to have regular health check-ups to detect the disease early, so that there can be timely and effective treatment and reduction. potential negative effects on motherhood.

Currently, at Vinmec International General Hospital, LEEP is an effective cervical cancer screening and treatment. Patients can be completely assured with the advantages of ease of use, low cost, good hemostasis and especially the ability to remove cervical cancer cells very effectively.
After the procedure, you will have to see the doctor after 1 week and if normal, you will have a gynecological examination every 6 months. You will have cervical cancer screening tests again to make sure all abnormal cells are completely gone and to make sure they don't come back. If abnormal cervical tissue continues to be detected, the patient is likely to require further aggressive treatment.

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