E. Ancona

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E. Ancona has made pioneering contributions to fertility-preserving surgery for young women with cervical cancer, a field where her work has fundamentally shaped clinical practice. Her landmark systematic review, "Radical trachelectomy: The first step of fertility preservation in young women with cervical cancer," with 49 citations, remains a cornerstone reference for surgeons worldwide. In this comprehensive analysis of 1,293 radical trachelectomies, Ancona systematically compared vaginal, abdominal, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches, evaluating surgical complications, recurrence rates, and subsequent fertility outcomes. This work provided the first rigorous evidence base guiding technique selection for young patients facing cervical cancer, directly enabling thousands of women to preserve their reproductive potential without compromising oncological safety. Beyond this seminal review, Ancona's broader research portfolio continues to advance gynecologic oncology, focusing on minimally invasive surgical innovations and optimizing fertility-sparing protocols. Her contributions have been instrumental in transforming radical trachelectomy from an emerging procedure into a standard-of-care option, earning her recognition as a leading authority in reproductive oncology and surgical gynecology.