Cervical cancer surgery takes hours

Cervical cancer surgery usually takes 2 to 5 hours, but the exact time varies depending on a number of factors.

If cervical cancer is detected later, the tumor is large, invasive, or has lymph node metastases, the surgery is more difficult and complicated, resulting in longer surgery time. For example, the tumor has invaded surrounding tissues and organs, requiring more extensive resection and reconstruction, which takes more time to carefully manage. In addition, the time required varies according to the surgical method. Traditional laparotomy may take a relatively long time, while laparoscopic surgery or robot-assisted surgery, although technically demanding, may improve the efficiency of surgery and shorten the operation time to a certain extent.

The doctor will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the patient before surgery, formulate an appropriate surgical plan, and estimate the operation time as accurately as possible. At the same time, the patient and family members should also be prepared accordingly and actively cooperate with the treatment.