In this episode, we explore a recent study led by Mayumi Kamata and colleagues from the Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, investigating the effects of tumor spillage prevention in laparoscopic radical hysterectomy for early-stage cervical cancer. The study highlights the significant benefits of using preventive measures such as vaginal cuff formation or clip placement to prevent tumor spillage, which were associated with longer disease-free survival and reduced local recurrence. Tune in to hear how these findings emphasize the importance of precise surgical techniques in improving oncological outcomes for patients undergoing minimally invasive surgery.

Effects of tumor spillage prevention in laparoscopic radical hysterectomy for early-stage cervical cancer: a propensity score-matched analysis (https://doi.org/10.3802/jgo.2025.36.e22)