Table 1. Triaging modalities and indications for colposcopy and reconisation for the two study groups.

Procedures	Conventional approach (Group 1)	HPV approach (Group 2)
Triaging modality	Pap smear every 6 months	Pap smear and HPV load every 6 months
Indications for colposcopy	Two consecutive abnormal Pap smears	HSIL in Pap smear or high viral HPV load
Indications for reconisation	Any CIN	CIN2–3

HPV=human papilloma virus; HSIL=high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion; CIN1, 2–3=cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 1, 2–3.