What Is the Role of Lymphadenectomy in Surgical Management of Patients with Endometrial Carcinoma?

Abstract The role of lymphadenectomy in the management of endometrial carcinoma remains controversial in gynecologic oncology. Comprehensive pelvic and paraaortic lymphadenectomy should be performed in patients with intermediate- and high-risk endometrial cancer.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of minimally invasive gynecology 2012-03, Vol.19 (2), p.172-175
Hauptverfasser:	Nezhat, Farr, MD, Chang, Linus, MD, Solima, Eugenio, MD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aorta, Abdominal Endometrial Neoplasms - pathology Endometrial Neoplasms - surgery Female Humans Laparoscopy Lymph Node Excision - methods Lymphatic Metastasis Neoplasm Staging Obstetrics and Gynecology Pelvis Surgery Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract The role of lymphadenectomy in the management of endometrial carcinoma remains controversial in gynecologic oncology. Comprehensive pelvic and paraaortic lymphadenectomy should be performed in patients with intermediate- and high-risk endometrial cancer.
ISSN:	1553-4650 1553-4669
DOI:	10.1016/j.jmig.2011.10.008