

SCIENCE CHANGES: New Data on HPV Vaccination Peri-Leep/Cone
Oct 5, 2025
Explore the latest insights on HPV vaccination recommendations and the evolving landscape of cervical cancer prevention. Discover ACOG's 2023 guidance on adjuvant HPV vaccination for patients aged 27–45 and the intriguing results from the VACCIN trial, which challenge previous findings on recurrence rates of cervical dysplasia. Delve into the difference between clinical and statistical significance and how these findings may affect guidelines and patient discussions. Join a conversation on the importance of continuous re-evaluation in medicine as new evidence emerges.
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Evolution Of Cervical Screening
- Cervical screening evolved from Pap smears to primary HPV testing and now molecular dual-stain triage for more precise management.
- Dual-stain positivity sends patients straight to colposcopy while negative results allow safe one-year follow-up without cytology.
From Pap Smear To Dual-Stain Triage
- Dr. Chapa recounts the history from Papanicolaou's cytology to modern molecular HPV testing.
- He notes dual-stain triage essentially makes cytology less central in current screening.
Gardasil 9 Is Preventive, Not Therapeutic
- Gardasil evolved to Gardasil 9 and remains primarily a prophylactic vaccine to prevent HPV infections.
- Observational data since ~2013 suggested perioperative vaccination might reduce recurrence after excisional treatment.