Secondary Prevention of Cervical Cancer

Blind Excision

Surgical treatment of women with lower genital tract precancer must not be performed under blank eye control.

Surgical treatment of women with lower genital tract precancer must not be performed under blank eye control.

Loop excision under ‘naked-eye conditions’ is referred to as ‘blind excision’ and should be avoided under any circumstances. Not only there is inadequate control of the ectocervical margin but also guidance of the loop through the tissue has shown to pose difficulties. Complete excision and preservation of uninvolved tissue is not feasible.