Significance of systematic retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy at second-look laparotomy for ovarian cancer
- VernacularTitle:卵巢恶性肿瘤二次剖腹探查术中行腹膜后淋巴结清除术的研究
- Author:
Zhiyi ZHANG
;
Rongyu ZANG
;
Meiqin TANG
;
Jie CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Ovarian neoplasms;
Laparotomy;
Lymph node excision;
Replantation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2001;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the timing and role of systemic retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy in patients with ovarian cancer. Methods From Jan. 1987 to Feb. 1994, 50 patients with ovarian cancer, who underwent retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy on second-look laparotomy (SLL), were retrospectively studied. Results The median age was 49 years. Overall survival at 3 and 5 years were 72% and 62%, respectively. Twenty of 50 (40%) women were found SLL(+),and the rates of positive SLL were related to International Federation of Gynecology Obstetrics (FIGO) stage, with 16% in stage ⅠandⅡ, 64% in stage Ⅲ and Ⅳ (P
