Consensus on Quality Standards for Colposcopy and Colposcopy Training From the Latin-American Federation of Lower Genital Tract Pathology and Colposcopy

García Bernal L.; Salazar Molina R.D.; Buitrago Duque C.A.; Pérez Pérez N.; Herrera E.A.; Duarte E.; Castro A.; Rubano L.; Belmino Chaves J.H.; Márquez Acosta J. · Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease (2025) · DOI: 10.1097/lgt.0000000000000908

Resumen

Objective – The aim of the study was to provide recommendations on quality standards for colposcopy and colposcopy training. Methods – A panel of experts from the Latin-American Federation of the Lower Genital Tract Pathology and Colposcopy agreed on quality standards for colposcopy and colposcopy training. Results – A total of 17 general recommendations and the rationale behind them were provided. Eight colposcopy quality standards and nine standards for colposcopy training were issued. Conclusions – Adherence to the proposed standards could help ensure quality care of women. Colposcopists must be trained and certified.

Instituciones: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia