Surgical treatment for apparent early stage endometrial cancer.

Author: Yukio SONODA ¹
Author Information

1. Gynecology Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA. gynbreast@mskcc.org
Publication Type:Review
Keywords: Laparoscopy; Minimally invasive; Surgical procedures; Uterine neoplasms
MeSH: Endometrial Neoplasms*; Female; Humans; Hysterectomy; Laparoscopy; Lymph Node Excision; Surgical Procedures, Minimally Invasive; Uterine Neoplasms
From:Obstetrics & Gynecology Science 2014;57(1):1-10
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Most experts would agree that the standard surgical treatment for endometrial cancer includes a hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy; however, the benefit of full surgical staging with lymph node dissection in patients with apparent early stage disease remains a topic of debate. Recent prospective data and advances in laparoscopic techniques have transformed this disease into one that can be successfully managed with minimally invasive surgery. This review will discuss the current surgical management of apparent early stage endometrial cancer and some of the new techniques that are being incorporated.