Obstetrics & Gynecology Science  2014;57(1):1-10

doi:10.5468/ogs.2014.57.1.1

Surgical treatment for apparent early stage endometrial cancer.

Yukio SONODA 1

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Keywords

Laparoscopy; Minimally invasive; Surgical procedures; Uterine neoplasms

Country

Republic 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.