TITLE:
Cervical Cancer: Epidemiological Aspects, Management and Prognosis in the Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics at Donka National Hospital, Conakry Teaching Hospital
AUTHORS:
Mamadou Hady Diallo, Alhassane II Sow, Mamoudou Magassouba, Mariama Wouran Diallo, Daniel William Athanase Leno, Abdourahamane Diallo, Ibrahima Sory Balde, Telly Sy, Namory Keita
KEYWORDS:
Cervical Cancer, Epidemiology, Management, Prognosis, Donka
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Vol.16 No.6,
June
30,
2026
ABSTRACT: Introduction: The objectives of this study were to describe the epidemiological aspects, the management and the prognosis of cervical cancer. Methodology: This was a retrospective descriptive study covering a five-year period from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2023, focusing on cases of cervical cancer managed in the department with histological evidence. Results: The incidence of cervical cancer was 19.07%. The majority of patients were women with no formal education (69.3%), housewives (58.3%), married (98.3%), multiparous (77.7%) and with a history of HPV infection (74.7%). Metrorrhagia (96.7%), pelvic pain (89.0%) and hydrorrhea (67.3%) were the most frequently recorded reasons for consultation. Squamous cell carcinoma was the most common histological type (87.7%). In the majority of cases, the diagnosis was made at FIGO stages II (33.3%) and III (31.0%). Hysterectomy with pelvic dissection (69.3%) was the most commonly performed surgical procedure. More than 7 in 10 patients (74.1%) had received radiotherapy. Adjuvant chemotherapy was administered in 47.0% of cases. One-year survival was 95.0% and five-year survival was 19.3%. Conclusion: Cervical cancer remains common in this department and it is often diagnosed at a late stage, resulting in a poor prognosis. Early screening, prompt management and improved access to radiotherapy could improve patient prognosis.