FIGO consensus guidelines on placenta accreta spectrum disorders: Conservative management,

FIGO classification for the clinical diagnosis of placenta accreta spectrum disorders,

“…Of note, it refers to a classification and not a staging system, to differentiate it from the terminology used for cancer. As an example, for use of the classification, we have summarized the recommendations of the recent FIGO guidelines for the conservative and non‐conservative surgical management of PAS according to the grade of accreta invasiveness defined in the present classification (Box ).…”

FIGO consensus guidelines on placenta accreta spectrum disorders: Introduction,

“…There is also wide variation globally on the management of PAS disorders, with some centers opting for a radical approach, whereas others have proposed a range of conservative approaches . Over the last decade, there has been an increasing number of case reports, cohort studies, modeling work, and systematic reviews on the diagnosis and management of PAS disorders.…”

International survey of practices used in the diagnosis and management of placenta accreta spectrum disorders

“…An online survey was conducted from May 1 to August 1, 2017, among the 50 international experts who had worked on the new FIGO guidelines. 3,9,10 All participant data were anonymized for analysis; consequently, patient consent and specific ethics committee approval were not required for the present study. All respondents agreed for their data to be used in this study.…”

“…The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) has developed three new consensus guidelines on the diagnosis and management of PAS. 3,9,10 All national member societies of FIGO were asked to appoint one subject-matter expert with wide knowledge of the scientific literature on PAS. A total of 34 experts were nominated to assist in guideline development and to review the content.…”