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Daniele A, Rosso R, Ceccaroni M, Roviglione G, D’Ancona G, Peano E, Clignon V, Calandra V, Puppo A. Laparoscopic Treatment of Bulky Nodes in Primary and Recurrent Ovarian Cancer: Surgical Technique and Outcomes from Two Specialized Italian Centers. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:1631. [PMID: 38730583 PMCID: PMC11083283 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16091631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2024] [Revised: 04/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
Abstract
(1) Background: Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) represents a feasible approach in early-stage ovarian cancer, while this question is still unsolved for advanced and recurrent disease. (2) Methods: In this retrospective, multicenter study, we present a series of 21 patients who underwent MIS for primitive or recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) with bulky nodal metastasis and discuss surgical technique and outcomes in relation to the current literature. (3) Results: Complete cytoreduction at primary debulking surgery was obtained in 86% of cases. No complication occurred in our patients intraoperatively and only 11.1% of our patients experienced grade 2 and 3 postoperative complications. Notably, all the patients with isolated lymph nodal recurrence (ILNR) were successfully treated with a minimally invasive approach with no intra- or postoperative complications. (4) Conclusions: The results of our study are consistent with those reported in the literature, demonstrating that MIS may represent a safe approach in advanced and recurrent EOC with nodal metastasis if performed on selected patients by expert surgeons with an adequate setting and appropriate technique.
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- Alberto Daniele
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Azienda Sanitaria Ospedaliera Santa Croce e Carle, 12100 Cuneo, Italy; (A.D.); (E.P.); (V.C.); (V.C.); (A.P.)
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Azienda Sanitaria Ospedaliera Santa Croce e Carle, 12100 Cuneo, Italy; (A.D.); (E.P.); (V.C.); (V.C.); (A.P.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, IRCCS “Sacro Cuore-Don Calabria” Hospital, 37024 Negrar di Valpolicella, Italy; (M.C.); (G.R.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, IRCCS “Sacro Cuore-Don Calabria” Hospital, 37024 Negrar di Valpolicella, Italy; (M.C.); (G.R.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, IRCCS “Sacro Cuore-Don Calabria” Hospital, 37024 Negrar di Valpolicella, Italy; (M.C.); (G.R.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Azienda Sanitaria Ospedaliera Santa Croce e Carle, 12100 Cuneo, Italy; (A.D.); (E.P.); (V.C.); (V.C.); (A.P.)
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Azienda Sanitaria Ospedaliera Santa Croce e Carle, 12100 Cuneo, Italy; (A.D.); (E.P.); (V.C.); (V.C.); (A.P.)
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Azienda Sanitaria Ospedaliera Santa Croce e Carle, 12100 Cuneo, Italy; (A.D.); (E.P.); (V.C.); (V.C.); (A.P.)
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Azienda Sanitaria Ospedaliera Santa Croce e Carle, 12100 Cuneo, Italy; (A.D.); (E.P.); (V.C.); (V.C.); (A.P.)
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Mokarram Dorri N, Del M, Cannone F, Lefebvre M, Loaec C, Sabiani L, Jauffret C, Blache G, Houvenaeghel G, Carcopino X, Classe JM, Narducci F, Martinez A, Lambaudie E. Is minimally invasive surgical approach a reasonable option in apparent early stage epithelial ovarian cancer restaging? Results from a multicentric retrospective study. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY 2024; 50:107976. [PMID: 38354484 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2024.107976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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INTRODUCTION To perform surgical staging of early stage ovarian cancer (EOC), conventional laparoscopy (LS) and robot-assisted laparoscopy (RLS) appear to be reliable procedures compared to open surgery. But oncologicals results with long-term follow up are limited in the literature. The objective of this study is to evaluate the surgical and long-term survival for patients managed by minimally invasive surgery (MIS). MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a multicentric retrospective study in 6 institutions. All patients referred for epithelial EOC (apparent stage I-IIa) managed with LS and RLS were involved. RESULTS From December 2008 to December 2017, 140 patients were included (109 in LS group and 31 in RLS group). A total of 27 (19.2 %) patients were upstaged to an advanced ovarian cancer (FIGO stage > IIA), and 73 % of patients received chemotherapy. Mean operative time was 265,8 ± 88,4 min and significantly longer in RLS group (LS = 254,5 ± 86,8; RLS = 305,6 ± 85,5; p = 0,008). Rate of severe post-operative complications (grade 3) was 5,7 %. Thirteen conversion to laparotomy occurred, including one per-operative hemorrhaege. After a mean follow-up of 60,7 months, 29 (20.7 %) patients recurred, with a time to recurrence was >24 months in 51,7 % of cases. Overall survival (OS) was 88.6 % and disease-free survival (DFS) was 79.3 %. Oncologic outcomes were similar between LS and RLS group (OS: p = 0,504 and DFS: p = 0,213). CONCLUSION Surgical staging of EOC by LS or RLS approach has long-term equivalent surgical and oncological approach. These results seem to be equivalent to open surgery according to literature review.
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Institut Claudius Regaud - Institut Universitaire du Cancer de Toulouse - Oncopole, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Azienda di Rilievo Nazionale e Alta Specializzazione (ARNAS) Garibaldi, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Oscar Lambret Cancer Centre, Lille, Hauts-de-France, France
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- Department of Surgery, Institut de Cancerologie de l'Ouest, Boulevard Professor Monod, 44805, Saint Herblain, France
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, Marseille, France
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, Marseille, France
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, Marseille, France
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, Marseille, France; Inserm, CNRS, Institut Paoli Calmettes, CRCM, Aix Marseille Univ, Marseille, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hôpital Nord, APHM, Aix-Marseille University (AMU), University Avignon, CNRS, IRD, IMBE, UMR 7263, Marseille, France
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- Department of Surgery, Institut de Cancerologie de l'Ouest, Boulevard Professor Monod, 44805, Saint Herblain, France
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Oscar Lambret Cancer Centre, Lille, Hauts-de-France, France
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Institut Claudius Regaud - Institut Universitaire du Cancer de Toulouse - Oncopole, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, Marseille, France; Inserm, CNRS, Institut Paoli Calmettes, CRCM, Aix Marseille Univ, Marseille, France
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Drymiotou S, Dokmeci M, Chandrasekaran D, Jeyarajah A, Brockbank E. Impact of minimally invasive surgery on surgical outcomes for obese women with endometrial cancer following robotic surgery introduction; a single centre study. Int J Med Robot 2023:e2559. [PMID: 37522379 DOI: 10.1002/rcs.2559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim was to assess the surgical outcomes in obese women with endometrial cancer following robotic surgery introduction in a London tertiary gynaecological cancer unit. METHODS Data was prospectively collected for 281 women undergoing endometrial cancer surgery in 2016, 2018 and 2019 (robotic surgery was introduced in November 2017). RESULTS The proportion of obese and morbidly obese patients undergoing minimally invasive surgery (MIS) significantly increased following robotic surgery introduction from 43.8% to 69.6% (p < 0.001). Overall robotic surgery operating time was not affected by higher body mass index (r = 0.177, 95% CI -0.068-0.402). There was no difference in the length of stay or in the frequency and severity of complication rates between obese, morbidly obese and non-obese populations undergoing MIS. CONCLUSION Robotic surgery led to a significant rise in MIS and improved surgical outcomes for obese and morbidly obese women with endometrial cancer within 12 months of its introduction.
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- Gynaecology Oncology Department, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Gynaecology Oncology Department, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Gynaecology Oncology Department, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Gynaecology Oncology Department, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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Hashimoto Y, Ajiki T, Yanagimoto H, Tsugawa D, Shinozaki K, Toyama H, Kido M, Fukumoto T. Risk factors for occult metastasis detected by inflammation-based prognostic scores and tumor markers in biliary tract cancer. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9:9770-9782. [PMID: 34877316 PMCID: PMC8610912 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i32.9770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Revised: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Radiological detection of small liver metastasis or peritoneal metastasis is still difficult, and some patients with biliary tract cancer (BTC) are unresectable after laparotomy. Staging laparoscopy may help avoid unnecessary laparotomy. However, which category of BTC is amenable with staging laparoscopy remains unclear.
AIM To clarify the risk factors for occult metastasis in patients with BTC.
METHODS Medical records of patients with BTC who underwent surgery at our institution between January 2008 and June 2014 were retrospectively reviewed. The patients were divided into two groups, according to resection or exploratory laparotomy (EL). Preoperative laboratory data, including inflammation-based prognostic scores and tumor markers, were compared between the two groups. Prognostic importance of detected risk factors was also evaluated.
RESULTS A total of 236 patients were enrolled in this study. Twenty-six (11%) patients underwent EL. Among the EL patients, there were 16 cases of occult metastasis (7 liver metastases and 9 abdominal disseminations). Serum carcinoembryonic antigen level, carbohydrate antigen 19-9 level, neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio and modified Glasgow prognostic score were significantly higher in the EL group than in the resected group, and these factors were prognostic. Among these factors, carcinoembryonic antigen > 7 ng/mL was the most useful to predict occult metastasis in BTC. When patients have more than three of these positive factors, the rate of occult metastasis increases.
CONCLUSION Inflammation-based prognostic scores and tumor markers are useful in detecting occult metastasis in BTC; based on these factors, staging laparoscopy may reduce the rate of EL.
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- Yu Hashimoto
- Department of Surgery, Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic SurgeryKobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0017, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic SurgeryKobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0017, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic SurgeryKobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0017, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic SurgeryKobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0017, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic SurgeryKobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0017, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic SurgeryKobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0017, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic SurgeryKobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0017, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic SurgeryKobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0017, Japan
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Armstrong DK, Alvarez RD, Bakkum-Gamez JN, Barroilhet L, Behbakht K, Berchuck A, Chen LM, Cristea M, DeRosa M, Eisenhauer EL, Gershenson DM, Gray HJ, Grisham R, Hakam A, Jain A, Karam A, Konecny GE, Leath CA, Liu J, Mahdi H, Martin L, Matei D, McHale M, McLean K, Miller DS, O'Malley DM, Percac-Lima S, Ratner E, Remmenga SW, Vargas R, Werner TL, Zsiros E, Burns JL, Engh AM. Ovarian Cancer, Version 2.2020, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. J Natl Compr Canc Netw 2021; 19:191-226. [PMID: 33545690 DOI: 10.6004/jnccn.2021.0007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 310] [Impact Index Per Article: 103.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Epithelial ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynecologic cancer in the United States and is the country's fifth most common cause of cancer mortality in women. A major challenge in treating ovarian cancer is that most patients have advanced disease at initial diagnosis. These NCCN Guidelines discuss cancers originating in the ovary, fallopian tube, or peritoneum, as these are all managed in a similar manner. Most of the recommendations are based on data from patients with the most common subtypes─high-grade serous and grade 2/3 endometrioid. The NCCN Guidelines also include recommendations specifically for patients with less common ovarian cancers, which in the guidelines include the following: carcinosarcoma, clear cell carcinoma, mucinous carcinoma, low-grade serous, grade 1 endometrioid, borderline epithelial, malignant sex cord-stromal, and malignant germ cell tumors. This manuscript focuses on certain aspects of primary treatment, including primary surgery, adjuvant therapy, and maintenance therapy options (including PARP inhibitors) after completion of first-line chemotherapy.
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- 7UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
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- 12Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center/Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
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- 19Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center
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- 20Case Comprehensive Cancer Center/University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center and Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute
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- 21Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania
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- 22Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
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- 26The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute
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- 20Case Comprehensive Cancer Center/University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center and Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute
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Ind T. The current status of laparoscopic and robotic para-aortic lymphadenectomy in gynecologic cancer surgery. J Gynecol Oncol 2020; 32:e28. [PMID: 33327049 PMCID: PMC7767660 DOI: 10.3802/jgo.2021.32.e28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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- Thomas Ind
- Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St George's University of London, London, UK.
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Feasibility of Performing Laparoscopic Completion Staging in Incidentally Diagnosed Early-Stage Ovarian Carcinoma Patients. INDIAN JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s40944-019-0292-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Cantillo E, Emerson JB, Mathews C. Less Is More: Minimally Invasive and Quality Surgical Management of Gynecologic Cancer. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am 2019; 46:55-66. [PMID: 30683266 DOI: 10.1016/j.ogc.2018.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Surgery is a cornerstone of gynecologic oncology. Minimally invasive techniques have been adopted rapidly, in lieu of open approaches, in cervical and endometrial cancer staging. In addition, nodal assessment has undergone significant changes with the introduction of SLN biopsies. The movement toward less is more has also been seen with perioperative and postoperative care and the advent of ERAS protocols, which attempt to maintain normal physiology with the goal of improving functional recovery. It is imperative that new technology be critically evaluated to ensure that oncologic outcomes are not compromised.
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- Evelyn Cantillo
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Vermont College of Medicine, 111 Colchester Avenue, Smith 408, Burlington, VT 05404, USA.
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- Program in Women' Oncology, Women and Infants Hospital, 101 Dudley Street, Providence, RI 02905, USA
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- Program in Women' Oncology, Women and Infants Hospital, 101 Dudley Street, Providence, RI 02905, USA
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Epithelial ovarian cancer classically presents with vague persistent gastrointestinal, urologic, or nonacute abdominal/pelvic symptoms (bloating, early satiety, discomfort). Ultimately, a pelvic examination or imaging identifies an adnexal mass typically with accompanied advanced peritoneal dissemination. Management involves aggressive cytoreductive surgery in combination with platinum and taxane chemotherapy. Over the last 20 years, optimal resection and mode and timing of chemotherapy have evolved. The authors review the initial diagnosis and management and present the available data and recommendations to guide the decision tree of when to use neoadjuvant, intraperitoneal, HIPEC, dose-dense, and maintenance chemotherapy in the front-line treatment of epithelial ovarian cancer.
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- Brian Orr
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 300 Halket Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 300 Halket Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.
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Tantitamit T, Lee CL. Is It the Time for Laparoscopic Management of Early-stage Ovarian Malignancies? Gynecol Minim Invasive Ther 2018; 7:93-103. [PMID: 30254949 PMCID: PMC6135162 DOI: 10.4103/gmit.gmit_59_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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The laparoscopic management of early-stage ovarian cancer remains controversial. Some surgeons hesitate to perform laparoscopic staging due to concern with the adequacy of staging, the possibility of tumor spillage and risk of port-site metastasis. Previous studies and literature reviews have reinforced the argument and supported the use of laparoscopy. However, the results were drawn with limited sample size obtained from case-series and case-control studies which result in difficult to make definite conclusions. Till date, the list of laparoscopic procedures has grown at a pace consistent with improvements in technology and technical skill of the surgeon. The number of studies with larger sample size, more prospective data, and longer duration of follow-up has been increasing. This review serves as an update on safety, feasibility, surgical, and oncological outcomes in cases of early-stage ovarian cancer treated by laparoscopic surgery of the literature published since 2008. We aim to clarify whether laparoscopy is safe and effective enough to be considered as standard management. Rely on nonrandomize studies, the current clinical evidence supports the role of laparoscopy in the management of early-stage ovarian cancer. Laparoscopy appears to offer several perioperative benefits without compromise of surgical morbidity and oncological outcome.
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- Tanitra Tantitamit
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Nakhonnayok, Taiwan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, TaoYuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, TaoYuan, Taiwan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, TaoYuan, Taiwan
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Liang H, Guo H, Zhang C, Zhu F, Wu Y, Zhang K, Li H, Han J. Feasibility and outcome of primary laparoscopic cytoreductive surgery for advanced epithelial ovarian cancer: a comparison to laparotomic surgery in retrospective cohorts. Oncotarget 2017; 8:113239-113247. [PMID: 29348902 PMCID: PMC5762587 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.22573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2017] [Accepted: 10/02/2017] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Objectives To assess the feasibility and outcome of primary laparoscopic cytoreductive surgery on advanced epithelial ovarian cancer in comparison with conventional open surgery. Materials and Methods Patients undergoing primary laparoscopic cytoreductive surgery (LCS) from March 2007 to December 2016 were matched to controls treated with laparotomic cytoreduction during the same period. Procedural data and outcomes were analyzed. Results The LCS group (n = 64) and laparotomic group (n = 68) had similar age, BMI, stages, histologic type and grading. The LCS group exhibited significantly less operating time (P < 0.001), less intraoperative blood loss (P < 0.001), and shorter time to recover postoperatively (P = 0.002). No statistical difference was observed for the number of pelvic and para-aortic lymph nodes dissected (P = 0.326 and P = 0.151). Significant difference was observed in satisfaction of the cytoreduction (95.3% vs. 76.5%, P = 0.008). No significant difference were observed either in intra-operative or in post-operative complications between the two groups (P = 0.250). Three patients in the LCS group experienced intra-operative complications (4.7%) and were all treated laparoscopically. The conversion rate was 3.1%. No significant differences were observed in the progression-free survival and overall survival between the two groups during the medium follow-up of 18 months (P = 0.236 and P = 0.216). The 2-year and 3-year progression-free survival was 67.9%, 55.5% in LCS group and 53.8%, 33.3% respectively in the control group. The 2-year and 3-year overall survival was 95.8%, 88.7% respectively in the LCS group and 89.0%, 83.7% in the control group. Conclusions Primary laparoscopic cytoreductive surgery in some strictly selected advanced stages of EOC patients was feasible and safe, resulting in oncologic outcomes not inferior to those in open surgery.
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- Huamao Liang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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Fagotti A, Perelli F, Pedone L, Scambia G. Current Recommendations for Minimally Invasive Surgical Staging in Ovarian Cancer. Curr Treat Options Oncol 2016; 17:3. [PMID: 26739150 DOI: 10.1007/s11864-015-0379-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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OPINION STATEMENT Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) currently is performed to stage and treat ovarian cancer at different stages of disease; however, the higher level of evidence from existing studies is IIB. Despite the absence of randomized controlled trials, MIS represents a safe and adequate procedure for treating and staging early ovarian cancer, and its use has increased significantly in clinical practice. Major concerns are related to minimizing tumor disruption or dissemination, removing the adnexal mass intact, adequate retroperitoneal staging, and fertility-sparing surgery for young patients. The main goal for patients with advanced ovarian cancer is to determine the best therapeutic strategy by evaluating the risks and benefits of primary debulking surgery versus neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by interval debulking surgery. The use of staging laparoscopy in patients with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer appears to be the most researched and accepted approach. Regarding other types and stages of ovarian cancer, although the evidence is very promising, clinical trials performed by expert gynecologic oncology surgeons in referral centers are still needed to prove the efficacy of such an approach in these patients. In particular, MIS has provided an opportunity to remove localized recurrences, with both retroperitoneal and intraperitoneal diffusion.
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- Anna Fagotti
- Gynecologic Oncology, S. Maria Hospital, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy.
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Policlinico Gemelli, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Policlinico Gemelli, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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Falcetta FS, Lawrie TA, Medeiros LR, da Rosa MI, Edelweiss MI, Stein AT, Zelmanowicz A, Moraes AB, Zanini RR, Rosa DD. Laparoscopy versus laparotomy for FIGO stage I ovarian cancer. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2016; 10:CD005344. [PMID: 27737492 PMCID: PMC6464147 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd005344.pub4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND This is an updated version of the original review that was first published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Laparoscopy has become an increasingly common approach to surgical staging of apparent early-stage ovarian tumours. This review was undertaken to assess the available evidence on the benefits and risks of laparoscopy compared with laparotomy for the management of International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) stage I ovarian cancer. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the benefits and harms of laparoscopy in the surgical treatment of FIGO stage I ovarian cancer (stages Ia, Ib and Ic) when compared with laparotomy. SEARCH METHODS For the original review, we searched the Cochrane Gynaecological Cancer Group Trials (CGCRG) Register, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL 2007, Issue 2), MEDLINE, Embase, LILACS, Biological Abstracts and CancerLit from 1 January 1990 to 30 November 2007. We also handsearched relevant journals, reference lists of identified studies and conference abstracts. For the first updated review, the search was extended to the CGCRG Specialised Register, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase and LILACS to 6 December 2011. For this update we searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE, and Embase from November 2011 to September 2016. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials (RCTs), quasi-RCTs and prospective cohort studies comparing laparoscopic staging with open surgery (laparotomy) in women with stage I ovarian cancer according to FIGO. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS There were no studies to include, therefore we tabulated data from non-randomised studies (NRS) for discussion as well as important data from other meta-analyses. MAIN RESULTS We performed no meta-analyses. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS This review has found no good-quality evidence to help quantify the risks and benefits of laparoscopy for the management of early-stage ovarian cancer as routine clinical practice.
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- Frederico S Falcetta
- Oncology, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Av. Nilópolis, 125, ap. 303, Porto Alegre, Brazil, 90460-050
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Laparoscopic surgical staging in women with early stage epithelial ovarian cancer performed by recently certified gynecologic oncologists. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2016; 201:94-100. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2016.03.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2016] [Revised: 03/10/2016] [Accepted: 03/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Ghezzi F, Cromi A, Fanfani F, Malzoni M, Ditto A, De Iaco P, Uccella S, Gallotta V, Raspagliesi F, Scambia G. Laparoscopic fertility-sparing surgery for early ovarian epithelial cancer: A multi-institutional experience. Gynecol Oncol 2016; 141:461-465. [PMID: 27017986 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2016.03.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2016] [Revised: 03/20/2016] [Accepted: 03/21/2016] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE There is as yet limited evidence about fertility-sparing surgery for early ovarian cancer (EOC) carried out laparoscopically. We sought to investigate the safety, adequacy and fertility outcome of ovarian cancer patients who underwent fertility-saving laparoscopic surgical staging using a multi-institutional sample. METHODS Prospectively collected data in five gynecologic oncology service databases were searched for epithelial EOC patients undergoing laparoscopic fertility-preserving surgery. Surgical, pathologic, oncologic and reproductive outcome data were analysed. RESULTS The study cohort consisted of 65 women. Median age of the patients was 33 (range: 21-42) years. In this cohort 36 (55.4%) and 29 (44.6%) patients were at low risk (FIGO stage IA G1-2) and high-risk (FIGO stage IA G3 or more), respectively. The disease was reclassified to a higher stage in 4 (6.1%) women. After a median follow up period of 38months (range: 2-144), the overall survival was 95.4% and recurrence-free survival 84.6%. Overall, there were 23 pregnancies in 22 women. After ovarian cancer treatment, 64.8% women reported pregnancy intent and 60% of these conceived spontaneously. CONCLUSIONS Laparoscopic staging may represent a viable option for premenopausal women seeking fertility preservation in the setting of early ovarian cancer. More research is needed to determine whether laparoscopy may offer reproductive benefits to this particular population.
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- Fabio Ghezzi
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy.
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Gynecologic Oncology Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, University G. d'Annunzio of Chieti, Pescara, Italy
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- Advanced Gynecological Endoscopy Center, Malzoni Medical Center, Avellino, Italy
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, IRCCS Foundation, National Cancer Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Surgery Unit, S. Orsola Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, IRCCS Foundation, National Cancer Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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Feasibility and surgical outcomes of conventional and robot-assisted laparoscopy for early-stage ovarian cancer: a retrospective, multicenter analysis. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2016; 294:615-22. [DOI: 10.1007/s00404-016-4087-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2016] [Accepted: 03/24/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Gallotta V, Petrillo M, Conte C, Vizzielli G, Fagotti A, Ferrandina G, Fanfani F, Costantini B, Carbone V, Scambia G. Laparoscopic Versus Laparotomic Surgical Staging for Early-Stage Ovarian Cancer: A Case-Control Study. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2016; 23:769-74. [PMID: 26995493 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2016.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2016] [Revised: 03/08/2016] [Accepted: 03/08/2016] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To evaluate the oncologic outcomes of patients with early-stage ovarian cancer (eOC) managed by laparoscopy or laparotomy in a single high-volume gynecologic cancer center. DESIGN Retrospective case-control study (Canadian Task Force classification II-2). SETTING Catholic University of the Sacred Hearth, Rome, Italy. PATIENTS Data of consecutive women with eOC undergoing comprehensive laparoscopic staging between 2007 and 2013 were matched with a cohort of patients undergoing open surgery between 2000 and 2011. Four-year survival outcomes were analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method. MEASUREMENTS AND RESULTS Sixty women undergoing staging via laparoscopy were compared with a cohort of 120 patients undergoing open surgery. Baseline characteristics were similar between groups. Seventy percent of patients underwent adjuvant platinum based chemotherapy without differences between the 2 groups. Operative time (p = .01), estimated blood loss (p = .032), and median hospital stay (p = .001) were higher in patients submitted to laparotomic versus laparoscopic staging. As of October 2015, median duration of follow-up was 38 months (range, 24 -48), recurrent disease was documented in 16 patients (13.3%) in the laparotomic group and in 5 patients (8.3%) in the laparoscopic group (p = .651), without differences in the pattern of recurrence presentation. Four-year progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) rates were 89% and 92% in the laparoscopic group, respectively, and 81% and 91% in the laparotomic group, without any statistical significant difference between the groups (4-year PFS p = .651; 4-year OS p = .719). CONCLUSION The findings of the present study suggests that in the surgical treatment of FIGO stage I ovarian cancer, laparoscopy is associated with equivalent oncologic outcome compared with a conventional abdominal approach.
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- Valerio Gallotta
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy.
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, University "G. D'Annunzio" of Chieti-Pescara, Italy
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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Lu Y, Yao DS, Xu JH. Systematic review of laparoscopic comprehensive staging surgery in early stage ovarian cancer: A meta-analysis. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 2015; 54:29-38. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tjog.2014.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/08/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Laparoscopic staging of apparent early stage ovarian cancer: Results of a large, retrospective, multi-institutional series. Gynecol Oncol 2014; 135:428-34. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2014.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2014] [Revised: 09/03/2014] [Accepted: 09/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Rimbach S, Neis K, Solomayer E, Ulrich U, Wallwiener D. Current and Future Status of Laparoscopy in Gynecologic Oncology. Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd 2014; 74:852-859. [PMID: 25278627 PMCID: PMC4175127 DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1383075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2014] [Revised: 08/22/2014] [Accepted: 08/22/2014] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Laparoscopy is playing an increasingly important role in gynecologic oncology. The benefits of minimally invasive surgery for oncology patients and the quality of this treatment are well documented. Outcomes and quality of minimally invasive surgical procedures to treat cervical cancer were evaluated based on retrospective and case-control studies; outcomes and quality after minimally invasive treatment für early-stage low-risk endometrial cancer were also assessed in prospective randomized studies. If indicated, laparoscopic lymphadenectomy is both technically feasible and oncologically safe. Adipose patients in particular benefit from minimally invasive procedures, where feasible. The potential role of laparoscopy in neoadjuvant therapy for ovarian cancer and in surgery for early-stage ovarian carcinoma is still controversially discussed and is currently being assessed in further studies. Using a minimally invasive approach in gynecologic oncology procedures demands strict adherence to oncological principles and requires considerable surgical skill.
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- S. Rimbach
- Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe, Landeskrankenhaus Feldkirch, Feldkirch, Austria
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- Praxis Frauenärzte am Staden, Saarbrücken
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- Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe, Univ.-klinik des Saarlandes, Homburg/Saar
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- Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe, Martin-Luther-Krankenhaus, Berlin
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Laparoscopic and Open Abdominal Staging for Early-Stage Ovarian Cancer: Our Experience, Systematic Review, and Meta-analysis of Comparative Studies. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2014; 24:1241-9. [PMID: 25054448 DOI: 10.1097/igc.0000000000000214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to analyze perioperative and long-term survival outcomes after either laparoscopic or open abdominal staging for apparent early-stage ovarian cancer.MethodsData of consecutive women with early-stage ovarian cancer undergoing comprehensive laparoscopic staging between 2003 and 2010 were matched with a historical cohort of patients undergoing open surgery. Five-year survival outcomes were analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method. In addition, a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis of comparative studies was performedResultsA total of 35 women undergoing staging via laparoscopy were compared with a cohort of 32 patients undergoing open surgery. Baseline characteristics were similar between groups. Spillage occurred in 6 and 4 patients in laparoscopic and open group, respectively (P = 0.59). Patients undergoing laparoscopy experienced longer operative time (P < 0.001), shorter hospital stay (P = 0.03), and lower postoperative complication rate (3% vs 28%; P = 0.005) than patients undergoing staging via open surgery. The median (range) follow-up period was 64 (37–106) and 100 (61–278) months for case and control, respectively (P < 0.001). Five-year disease-free survival (P = 0.12, log-rank test) and overall survival (P = 0.26, log-rank test) were not influenced by surgical approach. Pooled analyses of the literature results corroborate our results suggesting an improvement of perioperative results in the laparoscopic group in comparison with the open abdominal one. In comparison with open surgery, laparoscopy did not influenced spillage (odds ratio [OR], 0.78; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.35–1.73) and upstaging rate (OR, 0.7; 95% CI, 0.38–1.27). No between-group differences in survival were observed (OR, 0.5; 95% CI, 0.21–1.21).ConclusionsLaparoscopy upholds open surgery in long-term oncologic control, reducing morbidity.
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Handgraaf HJM, Verbeek FPR, Tummers QRJG, Boogerd LSF, van de Velde CJH, Vahrmeijer AL, Gaarenstroom KN. Real-time near-infrared fluorescence guided surgery in gynecologic oncology: a review of the current state of the art. Gynecol Oncol 2014; 135:606-13. [PMID: 25124160 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2014.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2014] [Revised: 08/01/2014] [Accepted: 08/04/2014] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging has emerged as a promising complimentary technique for intraoperative visualization of tumor tissue, lymph nodes and vital structures. In this review, the current applications and future opportunities of NIR fluorescence imaging in gynecologic oncology are summarized. Several studies indicate that intraoperative sentinel lymph node identification in vulvar cancer using NIR fluorescence imaging outperforms blue dye staining and provides real-time intraoperative imaging of sentinel lymph nodes. NIR fluorescence imaging can penetrate through several millimeters of tissue, revealing structures just below the tissue surface. Hereby, iatrogenic damage to vital structures, such as the ureter or nerves may be avoided by identification using NIR fluorescence imaging. Tumor-targeted probes are currently being developed and have the potential to improve surgical outcomes of cytoreductive and staging procedures, in particular in ovarian cancer. Research in the near future will be necessary to determine whether this technology has additional value in order to facilitate the surgical procedure, reduce morbidity and improve disease-free and overall survival.
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- Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.
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Laparoscopic fertility-sparing surgery for early stage ovarian cancer: a single-centre case series and systematic literature review. J Ovarian Res 2014; 7:59. [PMID: 24917888 PMCID: PMC4050219 DOI: 10.1186/1757-2215-7-59] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2014] [Accepted: 05/12/2014] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Background There is as yet limited evidence about fertility-sparing surgery for early ovarian cancer (EOC) carried out laparoscopically. We sought to analyze recurrence patterns and fertility outcome in a cohort of ovarian cancer patients who underwent fertility-saving laparoscopic surgical staging. Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data on all patients undergoing fertility-sparing laparoscopic staging procedures for presumed EOC at a single gynecologic oncology service. Oncologic safety and reproductive outcome were the main outcome measures. The pertinent literature is reviewed. Results The study cohort consisted of 12 women. Cases included 5 invasive epithelial tumors and 7 nonepithelial tumors. The disease was reclassified to a higher stage in one woman. After a median follow up period of 38 months (range: 14–108), the overall survival was 100% and recurrence-free survival 90.9%. Five (100%) of patients who attempted pregnancy conceived spontaneously. Three of them had uneventful term pregnancy delivering healthy babies. The literature search yielded 62 cases of laparoscopic fertility conserving surgery for ovarian cancer. There were 4 (6.2%) recurrences. Cumulative pregnancy and live birth rate were not estimable as earlier publications lack essential data. Conclusions Laparoscopic staging may represent a viable option for premenopausal women seeking fertility preservation in the setting of early ovarian cancer. More research is needed to determine whether laparoscopy may offer reproductive benefits to this particular population.
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