Quality indicators related to caseload in the center, and training and experience of the surgeon
| QI 1 - Number of radical procedures (parametrectomies) in cervical cancer performed per center per year | |
| Type | Structural indicator |
| Description | A radical procedure is defined as one that includes parametrectomy (eg, radical hysterectomy, radical trachelectomy, parametrectomy) |
| Specifications |
Numerator: number of radical procedures as defined above performed per center per year Denominator: not applicable |
| Targets | Optimal target:≥30 Minimum required target:≥15 |
| QI 2 - Surgery performed or supervised by a certified gynecologic oncologist or a trained surgeon dedicated to gynecological cancer | |
| Type | Process indicator |
| Description | Surgery is performed or supervised by a certified gynecologic oncologist or by a trained surgeon dedicated to gynecological cancer (accounting for over 80% of his or her practice) or having completed an ESGO-accredited fellowship |
| Specifications |
Numerator: number of patients with cervical cancer operated by a surgical specialist (as defined above) Denominator: number of patients undergoing surgery for cervical cancer |
| Target | 100% |