Photodynamic Therapy Efficacy of the Human Papillomavirus-Related Cervical Lesions
<b>Background/Objectives</b>: This study aims to fill certain knowledge gaps by assessing the clinical effectiveness of PDT in a large group of women with HPV-related cervical lesions and examining how different patient factors affect treatment results. <b>Methods</b>: A total of 811 women aged from 19 to 76 were retrospectively analyzed who were treated by PDT of HPV infection with atypical squamous cells and HPV-related cervical lesions. PDT was performed using chlorin e6-based systemic photosensitizers. Irradiation was carried out at 662 nm. The endocervical dose was 334 J/cm<sup>2</sup>, and the ectocervical dose was 291 J/cm<sup>2</sup>. <b>Results</b>: Overall HPV clearance was 91.1%, lesion remission was 95.3%, and complete response was 88.3%, with the highest complete response observed in the HSIL group compared with HPV-positive ASCs. Multivariable models showed that multiple HPV infection (especially >3 genotypes) and pregnancy history were associated with lower odds of complete response, while younger age (18-25 years) and TZ2 were associated with higher odds of complete response. <b>Conclusions</b>: PDT using chlorin e6-based photosensitizers demonstrated high clinical and virological effectiveness across HPV-related cervical abnormalities, including HSIL, supporting its role as an organ-preserving treatment option. Multiple HPV genotypes and pregnancy history may identify patients at increased risk of partial response and warrant closer follow-up or tailored treatment strategies.
Authors
- Т. Г. Гришачева (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9515-914X)
- Irina Dushkina
- M. S. Afanasiev (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5860-4152)
- Kristina Babayan
- S. S. Afanasiev
- Biryukova Elena (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1066-0676)
- Akmaral Khangeldi
- Nasrula Shanazarov
- Alexander Dushkin
- Alexander Karaulov
Institutions
- Rostov State Medical University (RU)
- Sechenov University (RU)
- First Pavlov State Medical University of St. Petersburg (RU)
- Moscow City Hospital No 29 (RU)
- Clinical Hospital No. 8 (RU)
- Gabrichevsky Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology (RU)
- Astana Medical University (KZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Clinical Medicine
- Published
- 2026-02-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15041596
- Primary Topic
- Photodynamic Therapy Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00