Introduction and Clinical Significance of a Standardized Ultrasound Examination Protocol for Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer

Locally advanced cervical cancer (PCC) remains one of the leading causes of cancer mortality among women in developing countries. Accurate diagnosis and staging of the tumor process are key factors in choosing the optimal treatment strategy. In conditions of limited access to high-tech imaging methods, ultrasound is of particular importance. To evaluate the clinical significance of the introduction of a standardized ultrasound examination protocol in the diagnosis of locally advanced cervical cancer. Based on the analysis of modern literature data and clinical experience, a standardized ultrasound examination protocol has been developed for patients with suspected locally advanced cervical cancer. The protocol has been implemented in the practical activities of the diagnostic departments of the National Center of Oncology and Hematology of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as a number of private medical organizations. The introduction of a standardized ultrasound protocol made it possible to unify diagnostic conclusions, improve the accuracy of the assessment of parametric infiltration and local tumor spread, and improve the validity of the choice of therapeutic tactics. The standardized ultrasound examination protocol is an effective and affordable diagnostic tool for locally advanced cervical cancer and can be recommended for widespread implementation in clinical practice, especially in conditions of limited healthcare resources.