Wertheim,s radical hysterectomy & Pelvic Lymphadenectomy سرطان عنق الرحم

Radical Wertheim hysterectomy is performed predominantly for stage IB and early stage IIA carcinoma of the cervix and for stage I carcinoma of the vagina. It is also appropriate for stage II adenocarcinoma of the endometrium (corpus excervicus). The operation essentially includes removal of the uterus, upper vagina, and all the parametrial tissues to the pelvic side wall. The ureter and bladder are dissected free and left intact.