Sentinel lymph node biopsy versus lymphadenectomy in early-stage cervical cancer: a meta-analysis of oncologic outcomes and surgical morbidity

This study suggests that SLNB provides oncologic outcomes comparable to LND while reducing surgical morbidity in early-stage cervical cancer. The inclusion of CSS as a validated endpoint reinforces the cancer-specific safety of SLNB, with no significant compromise observed in either OS or PFS. While current evidence is promising, further large-scale prospective trials are needed to refine indications and standardize implementation of SLNB in routine clinical practice.