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Hicks-Courant K, Ko EM, Matsuo K, Melamed A, Nasioudis D, Rauh-Hain JA, Uppal S, Wright JD, Ramirez PT. Secondary databases in gynecologic cancer research. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2024:ijgc-2024-005677. [PMID: 39043573 DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2024-005677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/25/2024] Open
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Observational and cohort studies using large databases have made important contributions to gynecologic oncology. Knowledge of the advantages and potential limitations of commonly used databases benefits both readers and reviewers. In this review, researchers familiar with National Cancer Database (NCDB), Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program (SEER), SEER-Medicare, MarketScan, Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP), and Premier, describe each database, its included data, access, management, storage, highlights, and limitations. A better understanding of these commonly used datasets can help readers, reviewers, and researchers to more effectively interpret and apply study results, evaluate new research studies, and develop compelling and practice-changing research.
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Affiliation(s)
- Katherine Hicks-Courant
- Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute, Lancaster General Health, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation, Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
- USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Vincent Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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Lin B, Chen F, Wu M, Li C, Lin L. Machine learning models for prediction of postoperative venous thromboembolism in gynecological malignant tumor patients. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2024; 50:1175-1181. [PMID: 38689519 DOI: 10.1111/jog.15960] [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: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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AIM To identify risk factors that associated with the occurrence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) within 30 days after hysterectomy among gynecological malignant tumor patients, and to explore the value of machine learning (ML) models in VTE occurrence prediction. METHODS A total of 1087 patients between January 2019 and January 2022 with gynecological malignant tumors were included in this single-center retrospective study and were randomly divided into the training dataset (n = 870) and the test dataset (n = 217). Univariate logistic regression analysis was used to identify risk factors that associated with the occurrence of postoperative VTE in the training dataset. Machine learning models (including decision tree (DT) model and logistic regression (LR) model) to predict the occurrence of postoperative VTE were constructed and internally validated. RESULTS The incidence of developing 30-day postoperative VTE was 6.0% (65/1087). Age, previous VTE, length of stay (LOS), tumor stage, operative time, surgical approach, lymphadenectomy (LND), intraoperative blood transfusion and gynecologic Caprini (G-Caprini) score were identified as risk factors for developing postoperative VTE in gynecological malignant tumor patients (p < 0.05). The AUCs of LR model and DT model for predicting VTE were 0.722 and 0.950, respectively. CONCLUSION The ML models, especially the DT model, constructed in our study had excellent prediction value and shed light upon its further application in clinic practice.
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- Bijuan Lin
- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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Feng X, Li XC, Yang X, Cheng Y, Dong YY, Wang JY, Zhou JY, Wang JL. Metabolic syndrome score as an indicator in a predictive nomogram for lymph node metastasis in endometrial cancer. BMC Cancer 2023; 23:622. [PMID: 37403054 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-023-11053-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Lymph node metastasis (LNM) is an important factor affecting endometrial cancer (EC) prognosis. Current controversy exists as to how to accurately assess the risk of lymphatic metastasis. Metabolic syndrome has been considered a risk factor for endometrial cancer, yet its effect on LNM remains elusive. We developed a nomogram integrating metabolic syndrome indicators with other crucial variables to predict lymph node metastasis in endometrial cancer. METHODS This study is based on patients diagnosed with EC in Peking University People's Hospital between January 2004 and December 2020. A total of 1076 patients diagnosed with EC and who underwent staging surgery were divided into training and validation cohorts according to the ratio of 2:1. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to determine the significant predictive factors. RESULTS The prediction nomogram included MSR, positive peritoneal cytology, lymph vascular space invasion, endometrioid histological type, tumor size > = 2 cm, myometrial invasion > = 50%, cervical stromal invasion, and tumor grade. In the training group, the area under the curve (AUC) of the nomogram and Mayo criteria were 0.85 (95% CI: 0.81-0.90) and 0.77 (95% CI: 0.77-0.83), respectively (P < 0.01). In the validation group (N = 359), the AUC was 0.87 (95% CI: 0.82-0.93) and 0.80 (95% CI: 0.74-0.87) for the nomogram and the Mayo criteria, respectively (P = 0.01). Calibration plots revealed the satisfactory performance of the nomogram. Decision curve analysis showed a positive net benefit of this nomogram, which indicated clinical value. CONCLUSION This model may promote risk stratification and individualized treatment, thus improving the prognosis.
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- Xuan Feng
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, 100044, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, 100044, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, 100044, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, 100044, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, 100044, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, 100044, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, 100044, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, 100044, China.
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García-Pineda V, Hernández A, Garrido-Mallach S, Rodríguez-González E, Alonso-Espías M, Gracia M, Arnedo R, Zapardiel I. Sentinel Lymph Node Impact on the Quality of Life of Patients with Endometrial Cancer. J Pers Med 2023; 13:jpm13050847. [PMID: 37241017 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13050847] [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: 04/02/2023] [Revised: 05/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Given the improvement in the surgical treatment of endometrial cancer with the inclusion of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB), our aim was to evaluate the impact of this minimally invasive and tailored nodal assessment on patients' quality of life (QoL). METHODS This was a cross-sectional study conducted in a single-centre, tertiary-level hospital. Patients diagnosed with preoperative early-stage endometrial cancer, who underwent primary surgical treatment between August 2015 and November 2021, were included. The enrolled patients were divided into two cohorts according to the nodal staging performed: the first group underwent only SLNB (SLNB group); the second group underwent pelvic and/or para-aortic lymphadenectomy (LND group). We evaluated the overall QoL using the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality of Life core 30-item questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) and a sexual health questionnaire (EORTC SHQ-C20). The scores were compared between the groups. RESULTS Ninety patients were enrolled in the study: 61 (67.8%) in the SLNB group and 29 (32.2%) in the LND group. In the LND group, 24 (82.7%) patients underwent pelvic and para-aortic LND, while 5 (17.3%) patients underwent pelvic LND. The assessment of the functional scales showed better results for the SLNB group than for the LND group, with a significantly lower impact on physical status (8.2% vs. 25%, respectively; p = 0.031). In terms of the symptom scales, the SLNB group reported a significantly lower negative impact on sleep quality (4.9% vs. 27.6%, respectively; p < 0.01), pain (1.6% vs. 13.8%, respectively; p = 0.019), and dyspnoea (0% vs. 10.3%, respectively; p = 0.011) than the LND group. The SLNB group had better results for all analysed items regarding sexual QoL. CONCLUSIONS The implementation of a surgical technique with SLNB improved patients' overall QoL by increasing their well-being in the functional and symptom spheres.
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- Gynaecologic Oncology Unit, La Paz University Hospital-IdiPAZ, 28046 Madrid, Spain
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- Gynaecologic Oncology Unit, La Paz University Hospital-IdiPAZ, 28046 Madrid, Spain
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- Gynaecologic Oncology Unit, La Paz University Hospital-IdiPAZ, 28046 Madrid, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, La Paz University Hospital-IdiPAZ, 28046 Madrid, Spain
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- Gynaecologic Oncology Unit, La Paz University Hospital-IdiPAZ, 28046 Madrid, Spain
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Wu C, Zhou X, Li J, Xiao R, Xin H, Dai L, Zhu Y, Bao W. Serum miRNA‑204‑5p as a potential non‑invasive biomarker for the diagnosis of endometrial cancer with sentinel lymph node mapping. Oncol Lett 2022; 24:248. [PMID: 35761942 PMCID: PMC9214711 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2022.13368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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The lymph node status is one of the most critical prognostic factors used in determining adjuvant treatment in endometrial cancer (EC). Lymphadenectomy is associated significant surgical and postoperative risks. The use of sentinel lymph node mapping (SLNM) has emerged as an alternative method to complete lymphadenectomy in EC. However, there remains controversy surrounding the use of SLNM in high-risk disease and its false-negative rate (3%). The authors previously identified miR-204-5p as a tumor-suppressor miRNA associated with lymph node metastasis in EC tissues. The present study demonstrated that serum miR-204-5p in patients with EC has the potential for use as an early diagnostic biomarker combined with SLNM to assess the lymph node status prior to surgery. The present study also aimed to identify the optimal cut-off value of serum miR-204-5p. The relative expression levels of miR-204-5p were detected using reverse transcription-quantitative PCR in the serum of 52 patients with EC (total SLNM). A total of 20 patients diagnosed with ovarian cysts, 20 patients diagnosed with myoma, and 20 participants diagnosed with endometrial polyps or endometrial hyperplasia were included as the control group. miR-204-5p expression was also detected in lymph node tissues using in situ hybridization. The results revealed that serum miR-204-5p expression was downregulated in patients with EC compared with its expression in patients with benign ovarian cysts, myoma and endometrial hyperplasia/polyps (P<0.01). In accordance with the final pathological evaluation, patients with EC with a positive SLN status had a significantly lower level of miR-204-5p compared with those with a negative SLN status (P<0.01). The area under the ROC curve of miR-204-5p was 0.923, 95% CI (0.847-1.000), and the diagnostic value had a sensitivity of 87.2% and specificity of 80.0%, with an optimal cut-off value of 0.253. On the whole, it was demonstrated that a lower miR-204-5p expression is associated with lymph node metastasis in these SLN(+) EC tissues, indicating that the downregulation of serum miR-204-5p in patients with EC has potential for use as an early diagnostic biomarker combined with SLNM. In addition, with a cut-off value of 0.253, it appeared optimal for the prediction of lymph node metastasis in EC.
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- Cailiang Wu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shanghai General Hospital Affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200080, P.R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shanghai General Hospital Affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200080, P.R. China
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- Clinical Laboratory Medicine Center, Shanghai General Hospital Affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200080, P.R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shanghai General Hospital Affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200080, P.R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shanghai General Hospital Affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200080, P.R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shanghai General Hospital Affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200080, P.R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shanghai General Hospital Affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200080, P.R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shanghai General Hospital Affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200080, P.R. China
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