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Armbrust R, Davies-Oliveira J, Sehouli J. Health-related quality of life metrics as endpoints in surgical trials: hype or hope? Int J Gynecol Cancer 2024; 34:447-450. [PMID: 38438183 DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2023-005127] [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] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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The management of gynecological cancer has evolved considerably over the past decades in almost every field of treatment. Surgery plays a major role in the treatment algorithm. However, these invasive interventions can have profound implications for the quality of life (QoL) of affected individuals. The routine implementation of QoL measurements in clinical trials has become common, reflecting a new research 'standard', despite the fact that all available QoL instruments were not designed nor validated prospectively for surgical trials. This review seeks to address whether patient reported outcomes and QoL measurements rightfully take center stage in current surgical trials, leading to direct implementation for the benefit of patient care, or are they simply more of a researcher's hope. We will also provide an 'action plan' to better implement QoL measurements in future surgical trials.
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- Robert Armbrust
- Gynecology with Center of Oncological Surgery, Charite Universitatsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Gynecology with Center of Oncological Surgery, Charite Universitatsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Nieuwenhuyzen-de Boer GM, Aamran H, van den Berg CB, Willemsen S, Piek JMJ, Reesink-Peters N, Maliepaard M, van Doorn HC, Polinder S, van Beekhuizen HJ. Cytoreductive Surgery with the PlasmaJet Improved Quality-of-Life for Advanced Stage Ovarian Cancer Patients. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:3947. [PMID: 37568763 PMCID: PMC10416900 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15153947] [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: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Knowledge of quality-of-life after cytoreductive surgery is important to counsel patients with advanced-stage epithelial ovarian cancer prior to surgery. The aim of this study was to determine whether the use of the PlasmaJet Surgical device during cytoreductive surgery has an effect on the quality-of-life of patients with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer. METHODS Data included in this prospective observational study were derived from the PlaComOv study, in which patients with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer were randomly assigned to have cytoreductive surgery with or without adjuvant use of the PlasmaJet. Quality-of-life was measured before surgery and one, six, 12, and 24 months after surgery with three questionnaires: the EORTC QLQ-C30, QLQ-OV28, and EQ-5D-5L. RESULTS Between 2018 and 2020, 326 patients were enrolled in the trial. The overall response rate was high, with the lowest response rate at 24 months of 77%. At 6 months, quality-of-life was higher in the intervention group (95%CI 0.009; 0.081, p = 0.045). At 12 months, quality-of-life was higher in the intervention group with fewer symptoms of fatigue, appetite loss, and diarrhea (95%CI 0.6; 10,0, p = 0.027); similarly, patients in the intervention group reported a better body image (95%CI -14.2; -3.0, p = 0.003) and a higher score on the visual analog scale (95%CI 1.99; 11.15, p = 0.005). At 24 months postoperatively, no further difference was found between the two groups except for pain (95%CI -12.9; -0.8, p = 0.027) and body image (95%CI -13.808; -0.733, p = 0.029). A higher quality-of-life in the intervention group was partially explained by the mediator 'surgery outcome'. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated knowledge of patients' quality-of-life until two years after cytoreductive surgery. The use of the PlasmaJet Surgical device during cytoreductive surgery leads to a higher quality-of-life than conventional surgery with electrocoagulation alone. Even after adjustment for the mediator of surgical outcome, a higher quality-of-life was seen in patients who had surgery with the use of the PlasmaJet device.
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- Gatske M. Nieuwenhuyzen-de Boer
- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Center Rotterdam, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (H.A.); (C.B.v.d.B.); (M.M.); (H.C.v.D.); (H.J.v.B.)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Albert Schweitzer Hospital, 3318 AT Dordrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Center Rotterdam, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (H.A.); (C.B.v.d.B.); (M.M.); (H.C.v.D.); (H.J.v.B.)
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Center Rotterdam, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (H.A.); (C.B.v.d.B.); (M.M.); (H.C.v.D.); (H.J.v.B.)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Albert Schweitzer Hospital, 3318 AT Dordrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands;
- Department of Biostatistics, Erasmus MC, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Catharina Cancer Institute, 5623 EJ Eindhoven, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medisch Spectrum Twente, 7512 KZ Enschede, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Center Rotterdam, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (H.A.); (C.B.v.d.B.); (M.M.); (H.C.v.D.); (H.J.v.B.)
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Center Rotterdam, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (H.A.); (C.B.v.d.B.); (M.M.); (H.C.v.D.); (H.J.v.B.)
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- Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre Rotterdam, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Center Rotterdam, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (H.A.); (C.B.v.d.B.); (M.M.); (H.C.v.D.); (H.J.v.B.)
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Sundar S, Cummins C, Kumar S, Long J, Arora V, Balega J, Broadhead T, Duncan T, Edmondson R, Fotopoulou C, Glasspool R, Kolomainen D, Leeson S, Manchanda R, McNally O, Morrison J, Mukhopadhyay A, Paul J, Tidy J, Wood N. Quality of life from cytoreductive surgery in advanced Ovarian cancer: investigating association with disease burden and surgical complexity in the international, prospective, SOCQER2 cohort study. BJOG 2021; 129:1122-1132. [PMID: 34865316 PMCID: PMC9306902 DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.17041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Revised: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate quality of life (QoL) and association with surgical complexity and disease burden after surgical resection for advanced ovarian cancer in centres with variation in surgical approach DESIGN: Prospective multicentre observational study SETTING: United Kingdom, Kolkata, India, and Melbourne, Australia gynaecological cancer surgery centres. PARTICIPANTS Patients undergoing surgical resection for late stage ovarian cancer. Exposure Low, intermediate or high Surgical Complexity Score (SCS) surgery MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES: Primary: EORTC-QLQ-C30 Global score change. Secondary: EORTC OV28, progression free survival. RESULTS Patients' pre-operative disease burden and SCS varied between centres, confirming differences in surgical ethos. QoL response rates were 90% up to 18 months. Mean change from the pre-surgical baseline in the EORTC QLQ-C30 was 3.4 (SD 1.8, n=88) in the low, 4.0 (SD 2.1, n=55) in the intermediate and 4.3 (SD 2.1, n=52) in the high SCS group after 6 weeks (p=0.048) and 4.3 (SD 2.1, n=51), 5.1 (SD 2.2, n=41) and 5.1 (SD 2.2, n=35) respectively after 12 months (p=0.133). In a repeated measures model, there were no clinically or statistically meaningful differences in EORTC QLQ-C30 global scores between the three SCS groups, p= 0.840 but there was a small statistically significant improvement in all groups over time (p<0.001). The high SCS group experienced small to moderate decreases in physical (p=0.004), role (p=0.016) and emotional (p=0.001) function at 6 weeks post-surgery which resolved by 6-12 months. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Global QoL of patients undergoing low, intermediate, and high SCS surgery improved at 12 months post operation and was no worse in patients undergoing extensive surgery.
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- S Sundar
- Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences, University of Birmingham.,Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
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- Institute of Applied health Research, Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Applied health Research, Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Applied health Research, Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Bondi Women's Health, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
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- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK
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- Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, UK
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- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Bangor, UK
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- Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Queen Mary University of London
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- Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, Taunton, UK
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- University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Preston, UK
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Dobilas A, Moberg L, Borgfeldt C. Areas to Improve Quality of Life After Ovarian Tumor Surgery and Adjuvant Treatment. In Vivo 2021; 35:2399-2408. [PMID: 34182523 DOI: 10.21873/invivo.12517] [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: 03/21/2021] [Revised: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIM To evaluate quality of life (QoL) in women treated for ovarian tumors one year after laparotomy. PATIENTS AND METHODS The validated quality of life questionnaires (EORTC QLQ-C30 and QLQ-OV28) were sent to women who had undergone laparotomy due to ovarian tumors 12 months after surgery. The answers were analyzed and grouped according to the ovarian tumor histology (benign, borderline and cancer). RESULTS A total of 621 patients (87.5% out of 710) agreed to participate in the study. Ovarian cancer patients experienced statistically worse QoL one year after laparotomy in several analyzed parameters, including financial difficulties, compared to patients treated for benign and borderline tumors. CONCLUSION Women with ovarian cancer still need further cancer rehabilitation and support one year after diagnosis to improve their QoL. The novel finding was that ovarian cancer patients suffered from financial difficulties even in a free of charge health care system.
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- Arturas Dobilas
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Skåne University Hospital, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Skåne University Hospital, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Skåne University Hospital, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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Di Donato V, Bardhi E, Tramontano L, Capomacchia FM, Palaia I, Perniola G, Plotti F, Angioli R, Giancotti A, Muzii L, Panici PB. Management of morbidity associated with pancreatic resection during cytoreductive surgery for epithelial ovarian cancer: A systematic review. Eur J Surg Oncol 2019; 46:694-702. [PMID: 31806515 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2019.11.516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2019] [Revised: 11/09/2019] [Accepted: 11/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION In ovarian cancer (OC), survival benefit in case of complete cytoreduction with absence of residual tumor has been clearly demonstrated; however, it often requires extensive surgery. Particularly, pancreatic resection during cytoreduction, may severely impact perioperative morbidity and mortality. OBJECTIVES The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate complication rates and related optimal management of ovarian cancer patients undergoing pancreatic resection as part of cytoreductive surgery. METHODS Literature was searched for relevant records reporting distal pancreatectomy for advanced ovarian cancer. All cohorts were rated for quality. We focused our analysis on complications related to pancreatic surgical procedures evaluating the following outcomes: pancreatic fistula (PF), abdominal abscess, pancreatitis, iatrogenic diabetes, hemorrhage from splenic vessels and pancreatic-surgery-related mortality. RESULTS The most frequent complication reported was PF. Similar rates of PF were reported after hand-sewn (20%) or stapled closure (24%). Continued drainage is the standard treatment, and often, the leak can be managed conservatively and does not require re-intervention. Abdominal abscess is the second most frequent complication and generally follows a non-adequately drained PF and often required re-laparotomy. Pancreatitis is a rare event that could be treated conservatively; however, death can occur in case of necrotic evolution. Cases of post-operative hemorrhage due to splenic vessel bleeding have been described and represent an emergency. CONCLUSIONS Knowledge of pancreatic surgery and management of possible complications ought to be present in the oncologic-gynecologic armamentarium. All patients should be referred to specialized, dedicated, tertiary centers in order to reduce, promptly recognize and optimally manage complications.
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- Violante Di Donato
- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale Del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale Del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale Del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale Del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale Del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale Del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Gynecology, University of Rome "Campus Bio-Medico", Via Álvaro Del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Gynecology, University of Rome "Campus Bio-Medico", Via Álvaro Del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale Del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale Del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale Del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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Kumar S, Long J, Kehoe S, Sundar S, Cummins C. Quality of life outcomes following surgery for advanced ovarian cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2019; 29:1285-1291. [DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2018-000125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2019] [Revised: 05/27/2019] [Accepted: 06/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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BackgroundQuality of life after ovarian cancer treatment is an important goal for patients. Complex debulking surgeries and platinum based chemotherapy are often required but quality of life after surgery is rarely reported.ObjectivesTo describe quality of life outcomes after surgery for advanced ovarian cancer in a systematic review and meta-analysis.Search strategyMEDLINE, EMBASE, and CENTRAL through March 2019 with no language restrictions.Selection criteriaIncluded studies reported quality of life in women diagnosed with primary advanced ovarian cancer, fallopian tube carcinoma or primary peritoneal cancer undergoing cytoreduction surgery.Data collection and analysisData on extent and timing of surgery, quality of life outcomes, and surgical complications were extracted and study quality assessed.ResultsThree randomized controlled trials comparing primary surgery to neoadjuvant chemotherapy had heterogeneous quality of life outcomes with no difference between arms, although there was a clinical improvement in global quality of life scores in both arms at 6 months compared with baseline. Data from two observational studies showed no meaningful difference in quality of life scores between patients undergoing standard or extensive surgery at 6 months.ConclusionsThere was no clinically important difference in the quality of life of patients undergoing either primary debulking surgery or neoadjuvant chemotherapy. There is insufficient evidence on quality of life outcomes of patients undergoing extensive or ultra-radical surgery compared with those undergoing less extensive surgery. Quality of life outcomes matter to patients, but there is little evidence to inform patient choice regarding the extent of surgery.
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Leary A, Cowan R, Chi D, Kehoe S, Nankivell M. Primary Surgery or Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Advanced Ovarian Cancer: The Debate Continues…. Am Soc Clin Oncol Educ Book 2017; 35:153-62. [PMID: 27249696 DOI: 10.1200/edbk_160624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Primary debulking surgery (PDS) followed by platinum-based chemotherapy has been the cornerstone of treatment for advanced ovarian cancer for decades. Primary debulking surgery has been repeatedly identified as one of the key factors in improving survival in patients with advanced ovarian cancer, especially when minimal or no residual disease is left behind. Achieving these results sometimes requires extensive abdominal and pelvic surgical procedures and consultation with other surgical teams. Some clinicians who propose a primary chemotherapy approach reported an increased likelihood of leaving no macroscopic disease after surgery and improved patient-reported outcomes and quality-of-life (QOL) measures. Given the ongoing debate regarding the relative benefit of PDS versus neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT), tumor biology may aid in patient selection for each approach. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy offers the opportunity for in vivo chemosensitivity testing. Studies are needed to determine the best way to evaluate the impact of NACT in each individual patient with advanced ovarian cancer. Indeed, the biggest utility of NACT may be in research, where this approach provides the opportunity for the investigation of predictive markers, mechanisms of resistance, and a forum to test novel therapies.
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- Alexandra Leary
- From the Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY; School of Cancer Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom; St. Peters College, National Cancer Intelligence Network, Public Health England, National Health Service, Birmingham, United Kingdom; School of Cancer Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom; Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Unit, University College London, London, United Kingdom; Gustave Roussy Cancer Centre, Translational Research Laboratory, Gustave Roussy Cancer Centre, Villejuif, France
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- From the Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY; School of Cancer Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom; St. Peters College, National Cancer Intelligence Network, Public Health England, National Health Service, Birmingham, United Kingdom; School of Cancer Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom; Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Unit, University College London, London, United Kingdom; Gustave Roussy Cancer Centre, Translational Research Laboratory, Gustave Roussy Cancer Centre, Villejuif, France
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- From the Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY; School of Cancer Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom; St. Peters College, National Cancer Intelligence Network, Public Health England, National Health Service, Birmingham, United Kingdom; School of Cancer Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom; Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Unit, University College London, London, United Kingdom; Gustave Roussy Cancer Centre, Translational Research Laboratory, Gustave Roussy Cancer Centre, Villejuif, France
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- From the Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY; School of Cancer Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom; St. Peters College, National Cancer Intelligence Network, Public Health England, National Health Service, Birmingham, United Kingdom; School of Cancer Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom; Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Unit, University College London, London, United Kingdom; Gustave Roussy Cancer Centre, Translational Research Laboratory, Gustave Roussy Cancer Centre, Villejuif, France
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- From the Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY; School of Cancer Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom; St. Peters College, National Cancer Intelligence Network, Public Health England, National Health Service, Birmingham, United Kingdom; School of Cancer Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom; Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Unit, University College London, London, United Kingdom; Gustave Roussy Cancer Centre, Translational Research Laboratory, Gustave Roussy Cancer Centre, Villejuif, France
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Role of paroxetine in the management of hot flashes in gynecological cancer survivors: Results of the first randomized single-center controlled trial. Gynecol Oncol 2016; 143:584-588. [PMID: 27751589 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2016.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2016] [Revised: 09/30/2016] [Accepted: 10/03/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To examine the effects of paroxetine supplementation on hot flashes and sleep in gynecological cancer survivors. METHODS In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, postmenopausal women with a prior history of stage 0-III gynecological cancer who had completed active cancer treatment (including hormonal therapy) were randomly assigned 1:1 to either 7.5mg oral paroxetine or placebo daily for 16weeks. Sleep and hot flashes were assessed at baseline, week 4 and week 16. RESULTS Eighty women (91%) completed the study. We found out a statistically significant difference in weekly reductions in VMS frequency and severity for paroxetine 7.5mg than for placebo on week 4 and 16. Regarding sleep characteristics, the analysis of data through week 16 reported a statistically significant reduction in the number of nighttime awakenings attributed to VMS among participants receiving paroxetine than among participants receiving placebo on baseline and weeks. The duration of sleep per night increased significantly more among participants receiving paroxetine than among those receiving placebo at all post baseline time points. No significant differences in sleep-onset latency were noted between the two treatment arms during the course of the study. Paroxetine was well-tolerated with a high level of compliance. In our cohort of patients, no serious adverse events have been reported. CONCLUSIONS This is the first randomized placebo-controlled study in gynecological cancer survivors that demonstrates that paroxetine significantly reduces hot flashes in weekly frequency and severity and the number of nighttime awakenings attributed to vasomotor symptoms, increasing sleep duration.
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Total rectosigmoidectomy versus partial rectal resection in primary debulking surgery for advanced ovarian cancer. Eur J Surg Oncol 2015; 42:383-90. [PMID: 26725211 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2015.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2015] [Revised: 11/12/2015] [Accepted: 12/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To compare in a sample of Italian patients intraoperative, perioperative complications, Quality of Life (QoL), recurrence rate and overall survival of advanced ovarian cancer (AOC) patients according to the type of surgery performed on sigma-rectum, total rectosigmoid resection (TRR) versus partial rectosigmoid resection (PRR). METHODS From May 2004 to May 2010, consecutive patients affected by epithelial AOC (FIGO Stage III-IV) were assessed for this prospective case-control study, According to the type of colorectal surgery performed to approach rectosigmoid involvement, patients were allocated into Group A (TRR) and Group B (PRR). PRR was performed when the complete removal of disease led to a laceration <30-40% of intestinal wall circumference. RESULTS 82 and 72 patients were included in Group A and Group B respectively. Surgical outcomes were statistically similar except hospital stay which was significantly lower in the PRR group. There was not a statistically significant difference as regarding intra-operative, perioperative and postoperative complications, even if a higher rate of major complications were recorded in TRR. An improvement in QoL's scores has been recorded in PRR's group. There was not a statistically difference concerning the optimal debulking rate (92% and 96% respectively) and 5-year Overall Survival (48% and 52% respectively). CONCLUSIONS PRR seems to be feasible in over 40% of patients with advanced ovarian cancer and recto-sigmoid colon involvement. It is related to higher QoL and can be easily performed, without jeopardizing surgical radicality, in those cases in which conservative surgery at intestinal tract does not compromise residual tumor.
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Benedetti Panici P, Di Donato V, Fischetti M, Casorelli A, Perniola G, Musella A, Marchetti C, Palaia I, Berloco P, Muzii L. Predictors of postoperative morbidity after cytoreduction for advanced ovarian cancer: Analysis and management of complications in upper abdominal surgery. Gynecol Oncol 2015; 137:406-11. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2015.03.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2014] [Accepted: 03/22/2015] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Plotti F, Scaletta G, Aloisi A, Luvero D, Capriglione S, Miranda A, Montera R, De Cicco Nardone C, Terranova C, Angioli R. Quality of Life in Platinum-Sensitive Recurrent Ovarian Cancer: Chemotherapy Versus Surgery Plus Chemotherapy. Ann Surg Oncol 2015; 22:2387-94. [DOI: 10.1245/s10434-014-4263-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Plotti F, Capriglione S, Miranda A, Scaletta G, Aloisi A, Luvero D, Ricciardi R, Terranova C, De Cicco Nardone C, Angioli R. The impact of gynecologic oncology training in the management of cancer patients: is it really necessary? A prospective cohort study. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2014; 184:19-23. [PMID: 25462214 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2014.11.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2014] [Revised: 11/03/2014] [Accepted: 11/11/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To assess patients' perceptions of physician, nurse, and care organization quality of care and services received during hospitalization with or without a sub-specialized setting in gynaecological oncology. STUDY DESIGN Consecutive patients affected by gynaecologic cancer, referred to the Division of Gynaecology of University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome to underwent to surgery (surgical ward) or to chemotherapy (medical ward) from January 2010 to April 2014, were enrolled. Eligible subjects were divided into two groups: Group A: standard unit care, consisting of doctors and nurses without a specific training and Group B: Expert unit care, consisting of doctors and nurses with specific training in gynecologic oncology. Patients were asked to complete the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Cancer Module (QLQ-C30) and the Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire (IN-PATSAT32). RESULTS The sample (n = 150) is organized into two groups: 78 patients (Group A) and 72 patients (Group B). Analysing the results of IN-PATSAT32, comparing Group A versus Group B, we find statistically significant difference considering doctors' information provision (items 7-9) (p = 0.0470), nurses' technical skills (items 12-14) (p = 0.0369) and nurses' information provision (items 18-20) (p = 0.0089) and general satisfaction (item 32) (p = 0.0214). CONCLUSIONS This study highlights the potential benefits specialty training for doctors and nurses that work in an oncologic ward (surgical or medical). In fact, the necessity for a separate sub-specialty in gynaecological oncology and a distinct training programme may be the key to achieve the higher satisfaction in this setting of patients.
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- Francesco Plotti
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Campus Bio Medico University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Campus Bio Medico University of Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Campus Bio Medico University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Campus Bio Medico University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Campus Bio Medico University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Campus Bio Medico University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Campus Bio Medico University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Campus Bio Medico University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Campus Bio Medico University of Rome, Italy
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Giorda G, Gadducci A, Lucia E, Sorio R, Bounous VE, Sopracordevole F, Tinelli A, Baldassarre G, Campagnutta E. Prognostic role of bowel involvement in optimally cytoreduced advanced ovarian cancer: a retrospective study. J Ovarian Res 2014; 7:72. [PMID: 25328074 PMCID: PMC4100746 DOI: 10.1186/1757-2215-7-72] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2014] [Accepted: 06/26/2014] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Background Optimal debulking surgery is postulated to be useful in survival of ovarian cancer patients. Some studies highlighted the possible role of bowel surgery in this topic. We wanted to evaluate the role of bowel involvement in patients with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer who underwent optimal cytoreduction. Methods Between 1997 and 2004, 301 patients with advanced epithelial cancer underwent surgery at Department of Gynecological Oncology of Centro di Riferimento Oncologico (CRO) National Cancer Institute Aviano (PN) Italy. All underwent maximal surgical effort, including bowel and upper abdominal procedure, in order to achieve optimal debulking (R < 0.5 cm). PFS and OS were compared with residual disease, grading and surgical procedures. Results Optimal cytoreduction was achieved in 244 patients (81.0%); R0 in 209 women (69.4.%) and R < 0.5 in 35 (11.6%). Bowel resection was performed in 116 patients (38.5%): recto-sigmoidectomy alone (69.8%), upper bowel resection only (14.7%) and both recto-sigmoidectomy and other bowel resection (15.5%). Pelvic peritonectomy and upper abdomen procedures were carried out in 202 (67.1%) and 82 (27.2%) patients respectively. Among the 284 patients available for follow-up, PFS and OS were significantly better in patients with R < 0.5. Among the 229 patients with optimal debulking (R < 0.5), 137 patients (59.8%) developed recurrent disease or progression. In the 229 R < 0.5 group, bowel involvement was associated with decreased PFS and OS in G1-2 patients whereas in G3 patients OS, but not PFS, was adversely affected. In the 199 patients with R0, PFS and OS were significantly better (p < 0.01) for G1-2 patients without bowel involvement whereas only significant OS (p < 0.05) was observed in G3 patients without bowel involvement versus G3 patients with bowel involvement. Conclusions Optimal cytoreduction (R < 0.5 cm and R0) is the most important prognostic factor for advanced epithelial ovarian cancer. In the optimally cytoreduced (R < 0.5 and R0) patients, bowel involvement is associated with dismal prognosis for OS both in patients with G1-2 grading and in patients with G3 grading. Bowel involvement in G3 patients, carries instead the same risk of recurrence for PFS.
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- Giorgio Giorda
- Department of Gynecological Oncology of Centro di Riferimento Oncologico (CRO) National Cancer Institute, via Gallini 2, I-33019 Aviano, (PN), Italy.
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