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Background: Vulvar squamous cell carcinoma (VSCC) is subdivided into TP53-mutant (TP53) and HPV-associated (HPV). In recent years, a third group unrelated to TP53 mutation or HPV-association (TP53/HPV) has emerged. However, its prognosis is unclear.

Objective: The aim of this study was to define the prognosis of TP53/HPVVSCC through a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods: Electronic databases were searched from their inception to February 2025 for studies comparing the prognosis of TP53/HPV VSCC to that of TP53 and HPV VSCC. Pooled hazard ratios (HR) for recurrence-free survival (RFS) and disease-specific survival (DSS) were calculated, with a significant p-value<0.05.

Results: Six studies were included in the systematic review, while 5 studies with 1355 VSCCs (755 TP53, 302 HPV, 298 TP53/HPV) were included in the meta-analysis. TP53/HPV VSCC showed significantly better PFS (HR = 0.714; p = 0.022) and DSS (HR = 0.633; p = 0.037) than TP53 VSCC and significantly worse PFS (HR = 2.555; p = 0.001) and DSS (HR = 1.973; p = 0.024) than HPV VSCC.

Conclusions: TP53/HPV VSCCs constitute a group at intermediate risk, with a prognosis significantly better than TP53 VSCC and significantly worse than HPV VSCC.

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