FIGO staging
Pronunciation: FEE-go STAY-jing
Also written as: FIGO — International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics
International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics staging system for gynecological cancers.
Full Definition
FIGO staging is the internationally accepted classification system developed by the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics for staging gynecological cancers, including cervical, endometrial, ovarian, vulvar, and vaginal cancers. This system provides standardized criteria for determining the extent and spread of cancer, which is crucial for treatment planning, prognosis assessment, and research purposes. FIGO staging is based on clinical and pathological findings and uses Roman numerals (I-IV) with subdivisions to indicate progressively advanced disease. The system is periodically updated to incorporate new scientific knowledge and ensure global consistency in cancer care and research.
Usage
Usage note: Always capitalize FIGO; specify which cancer type when documenting stage.
In Context
- "The endometrial cancer was classified as FIGO stage IA based on pathological findings." — oncology report
- "FIGO staging guidelines were updated to reflect current understanding of cervical cancer progression." — clinical protocol