Objective: Review of prognostic factors of the cervical carcinoma, new perspective methods. Setting: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Faculty Hospital, Plzeň. Design: Review article. Results: The most important prognostic factors of the early cervical carcinoma are the stage and regional lymph node status followed by the depth of stromal invasion, tumor volume, and lymphovascular invasion. Other factors are still only subjects of research. Conclusion: A detailed knowledge of particular prognostic factors of the cervical carcinoma is necessary for optimal treatment and flow-up strategy.

        Key words: cervical carcinoma, prognostic factors