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Certelli C, Russo SA, Palmieri L, Foresta A, Pedone Anchora L, Vargiu V, Santullo F, Fagotti A, Scambia G, Gallotta V. Minimally-Invasive Secondary Cytoreduction in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:4769. [PMID: 37835463 PMCID: PMC10571765 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15194769] [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: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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The role of secondary cytoreductive surgery (SCS) in the treatment of recurrent ovarian cancer (ROC) has been widely increased in recent years, especially in trying to improve the quality of life of these patients by utilising a minimally-invasive (MI) approach. However, surgery in previously-treated patients may be challenging, and patient selection and surgical planning are crucial. Unfortunately, at the moment, validated criteria to select patients for MI-SCS are not reported, and no predictors of its feasibility are currently available, probably due to the vast heterogeneity of recurrence patterns. The aim of this narrative review is to describe the role of secondary cytoreductive surgery and, in particular, minimally-invasive procedures, in ROC, analyzing patient selection, outcomes, criticisms, and future perspectives.
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- Camilla Certelli
- Gynecologic Oncology Unit, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Gynecologic Oncology Unit, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Gynecologic Oncology Unit, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Gynecologic Oncology Unit, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Gynecologic Oncology Unit, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Gynecologic Oncology Unit, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Surgical Unit of Peritoneum and Retroperitoneum, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Gynecologic Oncology Unit, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Gynecologic Oncology Unit, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Gynecologic Oncology Unit, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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Jain V, Debnath S, Sharma A, Kamboj M, Mohanty A, Rawal S. Isolated lymph node recurrence in epithelial ovarian cancer - management and outcome. J Visc Surg 2022:S1878-7886(22)00173-4. [PMID: 36564260 DOI: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2022.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of our study was to assess the clinical outcome of isolated lymph node recurrence in patients with epithelial ovarian cancer treated by surgery and to analyze the impact of various clinico-pathological factors on prognosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis of all the epithelial ovarian cancer patients who underwent secondary lymphadenectomy surgery for isolated lymph node recurrence at our institute from 2013 to 2020. Univariate analysis of various factors influencing the post-recurrence disease free survival and post-recurrence survival was done using Kaplan-Meier for categorical variables and cox-proportional hazard progression for continuous variables. RESULTS A total of 21 patients of isolated lymph node recurrence were treated surgically during the study period. The median disease free interval to develop lymph nodal recurrence was 13 months. All the patients achieved complete resection to no gross residual disease without any significant morbidity associated with the procedure. The median post-recurrence disease free survival after treatment of lymph node recurrence was 25 months with 3-year post-recurrence survival of 72% and 3-year overall survival of 85%. Amongst the factors influencing post-recurrence disease free survival, young age (< 50 years), para-aortic lymph node dissection at initial surgery and single site of lymph node recurrence were significantly associated with better prognosis. A single site of lymph node recurrence was associated with significantly better post-recurrence survival. CONCLUSIONS Complete resection is feasible for epithelial ovarian cancer patients presenting with isolated lymph node recurrence, without any significant perioperative morbidity. When combined with postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy, complete resection is associated with favourable survival outcomes. Young age, para-aortic lymph node dissection during primary surgery and single site of lymph node recurrence are associated with better prognosis.
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- V Jain
- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Rajiv-Gandhi Cancer Institute and research Centre, Delhi, India.
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Rajiv-Gandhi Cancer Institute and research Centre, Delhi, India
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- Department of Histopathology, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Delhi, India
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- Department of Histopathology, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Delhi, India
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- Department of Research, Rajiv-Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Delhi, India
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Rajiv-Gandhi Cancer Institute and research Centre, Delhi, India
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Yamamoto M, Kurino T, Matsuda R, Jones HS, Nakamura Y, Kanamori T, Tsuji AB, Sugyo A, Tsuda R, Matsumoto Y, Sakurai Y, Suzuki H, Sano M, Osada K, Uehara T, Ishii Y, Akita H, Arano Y, Hisaka A, Hatakeyama H. Delivery of aPD-L1 antibody to i.p. tumors via direct penetration by i.p. route: Beyond EPR effect. J Control Release 2022; 352:328-337. [PMID: 36280153 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.10.032] [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: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Chemotherapy for peritoneal dissemination is poorly effective owing to limited drug transfer from the blood to the intraperitoneal (i.p.) compartment after intravenous (i.v.) administration. i.p. chemotherapy has been investigated to improve drug delivery to tumors; however, the efficacy continues to be debated. As anticancer drugs have low molecular weight and are rapidly excreted through the peritoneal blood vessels, maintaining the i.p. concentration as high as expected is a challenge. In this study, we examined whether i.p. administration is an efficient route of administration of high-molecular-weight immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) for the treatment of peritoneal dissemination using a model of peritoneal disseminated carcinoma. After i.p. administration, the amount of anti-PD-L1 antibody transferred into i.p. tumors increased by approximately eight folds compared to that after i.v. administration. Intratumoral distribution analysis revealed that anti-PD-L1 antibodies were delivered directly from the i.p. space to the surface of tumor tissue, and that they deeply penetrated the tumor tissues after i.p. administration; in contrast, after i.v. administration, anti-PD-L1 antibodies were only distributed around blood vessels in tumor tissues via the enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect. Owing to the enhanced delivery, the therapeutic efficacy of anti-PD-L1 antibody in the peritoneal dissemination models was also improved after i.p. administration compared to that after i.v. administration. This is the first study to clearly demonstrate an EPR-independent delivery of ICIs to i.p. tumors by which ICIs were delivered in a massive amount to the tumor tissue via direct penetration after i.p. administration.
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- Mayu Yamamoto
- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba 260-8675, Japan; Laboratory of DDS Design and Drug Disposition, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba 260-8675, Japan
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- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba 260-8675, Japan
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- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba 260-8675, Japan
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- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba 260-8675, Japan
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- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba 260-8675, Japan
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- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba 260-8675, Japan; Laboratory of DDS Design and Drug Disposition, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba 260-8675, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Imaging and Theranostics, National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology (QST), Chiba 263-8555, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Imaging and Theranostics, National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology (QST), Chiba 263-8555, Japan
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- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba 260-8675, Japan
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- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba 260-8675, Japan
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- Laboratory of DDS design and Drug Disposition, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8578, Japan
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- Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and Radiotherapy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba 260-8675, Japan
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- Division of Medical Research Planning and Development, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo 173-8610, Japan
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- Quantum Medical Science Directorate, National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology (QST), Chiba 263-8555, Japan
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- Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and Radiotherapy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba 260-8675, Japan
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- Division of Medical Research Planning and Development, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo 173-8610, Japan
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- Laboratory of DDS Design and Drug Disposition, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba 260-8675, Japan; Laboratory of DDS design and Drug Disposition, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8578, Japan
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- Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and Radiotherapy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba 260-8675, Japan
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- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba 260-8675, Japan
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- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba 260-8675, Japan; Laboratory of DDS Design and Drug Disposition, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba 260-8675, Japan.
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Restaino S, Mauro J, Zermano S, Pellecchia G, Mariuzzi L, Orsaria M, Titone F, Biasioli A, Della Martina M, Andreetta C, Poletto E, Arcieri M, Buda A, Driul L, Vizzielli G. CUP-syndrome: Inguinal high grade serous ovarian carcinoma lymph node metastases with unknown primary origin – a case report and literature review. Front Oncol 2022; 12:987169. [PMID: 36300091 PMCID: PMC9589412 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.987169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Objective High-grade serous ovarian carcinoma (HGSC) often presents lymph node involvement. According to the paths of lymphatic drainage, the most common site of nodal metastasis is in the aortic area. However, pelvic lymph nodes are also involved and inguinal metastases are less frequent. Methods Our report concerns the case of a 78-year-old woman with an inguinal lymph node relapse of HGSC, with the prior positivity of a right inguinal lymph node, after the primary surgery. Ovaries and tubes were negative on histological examination. A comprehensive search of the literature published from January 2000 to October 2021 was conducted on PubMed and Scopus. The papers were selected following the PRISMA guidelines. Nine retrospective studies were evaluated. Results Overall, 67 studies were included in the initial search. Applying the screening criteria, 36 articles were considered eligible for full-text reading of which, after applying the exclusion criteria, 9 studies were selected for the final analysis and included in the systematic review. No studies were included for a quantitative analysis. We divided the results according to the relapse location: loco-regional, abdominal, and extra-abdominal recurrence. Conclusions Inguinal node metastasis is a rare but not unusual occurrence in HGSC. A reasonable level of suspicion should be maintained in patients with inguinal adenopathy and high CA125 values, especially in women with a history of gynecologic surgery, even in the absence of negative imaging for an ovarian origin.
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- Stefano Restaino
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Pediatrics, Department of Medical Area DAME, Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Udine University Hospital, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Pediatrics, Department of Medical Area DAME, Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Udine University Hospital, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Pediatrics, Department of Medical Area DAME, Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Udine University Hospital, Udine, Italy
- Radiation Oncology Department, Academic Hospital of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Pediatrics, Department of Medical Area DAME, Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Udine University Hospital, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Pediatrics, Department of Medical Area DAME, Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Udine University Hospital, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Pediatrics, Department of Medical Area DAME, Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Udine University Hospital, Udine, Italy
- Oncology Department, University Hospital of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Pediatrics, Department of Medical Area DAME, Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Udine University Hospital, Udine, Italy
- Oncology Department, University Hospital of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Pediatrics, Department of Medical Area DAME, Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Udine University Hospital, Udine, Italy
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Michele e Pietro Ferrero Hospital, Verduno, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
- *Correspondence: Lorenza Driul,
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Sanna E, Madeddu C, Lavra F, Oppi S, Scartozzi M, Giorgio Calò P, Macciò A. Laparoscopic management of isolated nodal recurrence in gynecological malignancies is safe and feasible even for large metastatic nodes up to 8 cm: A prospective case series. Int J Surg 2022; 104:106744. [PMID: 35787955 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2022.106744] [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: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND The surgical treatment of isolated lymph node recurrence (ILNR) of gynecological malignancies is still debated. The feasibility and effectiveness of minimally invasive lymphadenectomy have been reported by few studies; however, it remains unclear what the upper tumor size limit is for a minimally invasive approach. We prospectively analyzed cases of ILNR treated by laparoscopy in our unit while focusing on the safety and feasibility of resecting large tumors suspected of recurrence using a minimally invasive approach. MATERIALS AND METHODS We carried out a prospective observational case-series study. We included all consecutive patients with ILNR from gynecological cancers who underwent minimally invasive lymphadenectomy at our unit from June 2013 to June 2021 to assess the safety and feasibility of such a surgical approach. We also evaluated the oncological outcome in terms of further recurrence, site of recurrence, and survival. RESULTS Twenty-seven patients with ILNR due to gynecological malignancies were included (ovarian cancer, 12; uterine malignancies, 12; cervical cancer, 3). Three had remarkably large LNs up to 8 cm: these emblematic cases have been reported in detail with accompanying videos of the surgical procedure. The most frequent site of ILNR was aortic (67%). Recurrent LNs were completely resected in all cases; none of the procedures was converted to open surgery. The median follow-up duration was 24 months. Ten patients (37%) had a new recurrence. To date five patients (18.5%) have succumbed, four (14.8%) are alive with evidence of disease, and 18 (66.7%) are alive with no evidence of disease. CONCLUSIONS Minimally invasive surgery for ILNR in gynecological malignancies may be an option feasible, safe, and effective in terms of oncological outcomes, even for large tumors. It also allows quicker recovery with early initiation of appropriate postoperative systemic chemotherapy, in the context of an optimal multimodal therapeutic approach.
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- Elisabetta Sanna
- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, A. Businco Hospital, ARNAS G. Brotzu, 09100, Cagliari, Italy.
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- Medical Oncology, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Cagliari, Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, 09100, Cagliari, Italy.
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, A. Businco Hospital, ARNAS G. Brotzu, 09100, Cagliari, Italy.
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- Hematology and Transplant Center, A. Businco Hospital, ARNAS G. Brotzu, 09100, Cagliari, Italy.
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- Medical Oncology, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Cagliari, Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, 09100, Cagliari, Italy.
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Cagliari, 09100, Cagliari, Italy.
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, A. Businco Hospital, ARNAS G. Brotzu, 09100, Cagliari, Italy; Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Cagliari, 09100, Cagliari, Italy.
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Li T, Liu Y, Xie S, Wang H. Systematic Pelvic and Para-Aortic Lymphadenectomy During Fertility-Sparing Surgery in Patients With Early-Stage Epithelial Ovarian Cancer: A Retrospective Study. Front Oncol 2022; 12:913103. [PMID: 35785208 PMCID: PMC9249102 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.913103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective The implication of pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy in surgical staging of early-stage epithelial ovarian cancer (eEOC) is still debated. Limited data are available about systematic lymphadenectomy during fertility-sparing surgery (FSS) in patients with eEOC. Methods The medical records of 38 patients with FIGO stage I EOC and below 40 years who underwent FSS at our hospital between January 2003 and December 2018 were retrospectively reviewed. Results Among them, 18 patients (47.4%) underwent comprehensive lymphadenectomy, 11 patients (28.9%) underwent lymph node sampling, and 9 patients (23.7%) did not undergo lymphadenectomy. There was no statically significant difference in age, histology, grade, surgical approach, chemotherapy, and gestation among the three groups. With a median follow-up of 52.5 months (range: 24-153), three patients (7.9%) with FIGO stage IC EOC developed tumor recurrence. In these patients, progress-free survival (PFS) was 92.1%, and overall survival (OS) was 94.7%. No significant difference in the OS. Three patients had among all the patients, 15 patients (39.5%) had gestation after treatment, and 23 patients (60.5%) did not have gestation after treatment. Conclusion The number of lymph nodes removed did not significantly affect survival eEOC with FSS. Systematic pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy could not be performed for mucious eEOC patients with FSS if intraoperative freezing in confirmed and no suspicious lymph nodes are found. A better understanding of sentinel lymph node biopsy may help to identify whether the patient requires FSS.
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- Tingting Li
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, Sichuan University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, Sichuan University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, Sichuan University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, Sichuan University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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Tinelli R, Dellino M, Nappi L, Sorrentino F, D’Alterio MN, Angioni S, Bogani G, Pisconti S, Silvestris E. Eradication of Isolated Para-Aortic Nodal Recurrence in a Patient with an Advanced High Grade Serous Ovarian Carcinoma: Our Experience and Review of Literature. Medicina (B Aires) 2022; 58:medicina58020244. [PMID: 35208568 PMCID: PMC8874603 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58020244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Revised: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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We report a case report regarding the eradication of isolated lymph-nodal para-aortic recurrence in the aortic region down the left renal vein (LRV) in a patient treated two years earlier in another hospital for a FIGO stage IC2 high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma with a video showing the para-aortic space after eradication of the metastatic tissue. A 66 year-old woman was admitted 24 months after the initial surgical procedure for an increased Ca 125 level and CT scan that revealed a 3 cm para-aortic infrarenal lymph-nodal recurrence that was confirmed by PET/CT scan. A secondary cytoreductive surgery (SCS) with a para-aortic lymph-nodal dissection of the tissue down the LRV and radical omentectomy were performed: during the cytoreduction, the right hemicolon was mobilized. The anterior surface of the inferior vena cava (IVC), aorta and LRV were exposed. The metastatic lymph nodes were detected in the para-ortic space down the proximal part of the LRV and eradicated; an en bloc infrarenal lymph-node dissection from the aortocaval region was performed. The operative time during the surgical procedure was 212 min with a blood loss of 120 mL. No intra- and postoperative complications, including ureteral or vascular injury or renal dysfunction, occurred. At histological examination, three dissected lymph nodes were positive for metastasis, and the patient was discharged five days after laparotomy without side effects and underwent chemotherapy 3 weeks later; after a follow-up of 42 months, no recurrence was detected. In conclusion, secondary debulking surgery can be considered a safe and effective therapeutic option for the management of recurrences, although long-term follow-ups are necessary to evaluate the overall oncologic outcomes of this procedure.
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- Raffaele Tinelli
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Valle d’Itria” Hospital, 74015 Martina Franca, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-349-7369060
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- Department of Gynecology Oncology, IRCSS Giovanni Paolo II, 70124 Bari, Italy; (M.D.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Foggia, 71121 Foggia, Italy; (L.N.); (F.S.)
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Foggia, 71121 Foggia, Italy; (L.N.); (F.S.)
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- Department of Surgical Science, University of Cagliari, Cittadella Universitaria Blocco I, Asse Didattico Medicina P2, Monserrato, 09042 Cagliari, Italy; (M.N.D.); (S.A.)
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- Department of Surgical Science, University of Cagliari, Cittadella Universitaria Blocco I, Asse Didattico Medicina P2, Monserrato, 09042 Cagliari, Italy; (M.N.D.); (S.A.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Medical School La Sapienza, 00185 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Medical Oncology, National Oncology Institute Moscati, 74010 Taranto, Italy;
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- Department of Gynecology Oncology, IRCSS Giovanni Paolo II, 70124 Bari, Italy; (M.D.); (E.S.)
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Conte C, Fagotti A, Avesani G, Trombadori C, Federico A, D'Indinosante M, Giudice MT, Pelligra S, Lodoli C, Marchetti C, Ferrandina G, Scambia G, Gallotta V. Update on the secondary cytoreduction in platinum-sensitive recurrent ovarian cancer: a narrative review. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2021; 9:510. [PMID: 33850907 PMCID: PMC8039681 DOI: 10.21037/atm-20-4690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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The ovarian cancer recurrence occurs in 75% of patients with advanced FIGO stage, and its treatment is a challenge for the oncologist in gynecology. The standard treatment of recurrent ovarian cancer (ROC) usually includes intravenous chemotherapy according to platinum sensitivity. Furthermore, maintenance treatment with target therapies [e.g., anti-angiogenic drug or PARP inhibitors (PARPi)], should be provided if not precedently administrated. In this scenario, secondary cytoreductive surgery (SCS) remains a practical but controversial option for platinum-sensitive ROC (PSROC). So far, several retrospective series and a Cochrane meta-analysis had concluded that SCS could determine better survival outcomes in ROC with favorable prognostic characteristics, such as the presence of a single anatomical site of recurrence, or when patients are accurately selected for surgery based on complete resection’s predictive models. Recently, three randomized clinical trials (RCTs) investigated the role of SCS in PSROC patients selected with different criteria. All the three RCTs showed a significant statistical advantage in progression-free survival (PFS) in the SCS group, with an even more significant difference in patients with complete cytoreduction (about 7-month PFS increased). Data on overall survival (OS) are different in the two completed trials. The GOG213 study has documented a longer OS of PSROC patients who received chemotherapy alone compared to surgery plus chemotherapy. Contrarily, the DESKTOP III trial showed 7.7 months of increased OS in the surgery group vs. chemotherapy alone, with a more difference in the complete tumor cytoreduction (CTC) group (12 months). These RCTs thereby suggest that undergoing complete cytoreduction may not be the only key and that the disease biology may also matter. Few recent retrospective series investigated the role of SCS according to BRCA mutation status and the effect of SCS in patients receiving emerging PARPi. A consequence of the developments in SCS and knowledge of different molecular pathways influencing the recurrent disease is that the future research objective should be to individualize and personalize the surgical approach.
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- Carmine Conte
- Department of Woman, Child and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.,Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.,Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Radiation Therapy and Haematology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Radiation Therapy and Haematology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.,Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.,Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Chen Q, Wang S, Lang JH. The impact of lymph node dissection on apparent Stage I epithelial ovarian carcinoma: A population-based study. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2021; 154:550-557. [PMID: 33507544 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.13627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Revised: 01/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the impact of lymphadenectomy on the prognosis of women of reproductive age with clinically apparent Stage I epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC). METHODS Data of women of reproductive age with Stage I EOC, diagnosed between 2010 and 2016, were extracted from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database. Five-year cancer-specific survival (CSS) was evaluated using the Kaplan-Meier method. Multivariate Cox analysis was performed to evaluate the effect of lymph node dissection on survival. Propensity score (PS) matching was conducted to balance various clinicopathologic factors. RESULTS Of 2222 patients included, 1609 (72.4%) received lymph node dissection. The rate of histopathologically confirmed lymph node metastasis was highest in serous subtype (10.2%) and lowest in mucinous subtype (2.2%). No significant difference between the lymphadenectomy and non-lymphadenectomy groups in 5-year CSS was observed in the original cohort (P = 0.364) or in the PS matching cohort (P = 0.248). Nevertheless, there was a significant difference between the lymphadenectomy and non-lymphadenectomy groups for patients with Stage IC EOC (92.4% vs. 88.1%, P = 0.027). According to the multivariate analysis, performance of the lymphadenectomy was not significantly associated with CSS in the original cohort (P = 0.163) or the PS matching cohort (P = 0.101). CONCLUSION Dissection of lymph nodes was not significantly associated with improved prognosis for most Stage I EOC, but, lymphadenectomy may be necessary for women of reproductive age with Stage IC subtype.
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- Qian Chen
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Uccella S, Franchi MP, Cianci S, Zorzato PC, Bertoli F, Alletti SG, Ghezzi F, Scambia G. Laparotomy vs. minimally invasive surgery for ovarian cancer recurrence: a systematic review. Gland Surg 2020; 9:1130-1139. [PMID: 32953628 DOI: 10.21037/gs-20-353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The objective of the present review is to thoroughly investigate the role of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) in the setting of secondary cytoreduction for ovarian cancer recurrence, comparing this approach to traditional open surgery. PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, Scopus and Web of Science databases (between 1st January 1989 and 1st January 2020), have been systematically queried to identify all articles reporting either laparoscopic or robotic-assisted secondary surgical cytoreduction for recurrent ovarian cancer. We also manually searched the reference lists of the identified studies. Only English language papers were considered. Two independent reviewers screened and identified the reports. A sub-analysis was performed including studies comparing MIS vs. open abdominal secondary cytoreduction. A total of 617 articles were considered. Among them, we included 12 retrospective studies on minimally invasive secondary cytoreduction, enrolling 372 patients (260 of whom were submitted to whether robotics or laparosopy). Three studies compared 69 patients who underwent MIS vs. 112 cases of open abdominal secondary cytoreduction. Other 9 articles described a total of 191 patients who had minimally invasive secondary cytoreduction for recurrent ovarian cancer without a comparative arm. The quality of the evidence was low. The decision regarding the use of MIS was left to surgeon's discretion; in general, the candidates to MIS were selected patients with single-site disease or few localizations of relapse. Compared to open surgery, MIS was associated with significantly lower blood loss, shorter hospital stay and less postoperative complications; the rate of complete cytoreduction to residual tumor =0 was 95.5% in MIS cases vs. 87.5% in laparotomy cases. The risk of complications was generally low. Disease-free and overall survival were comparable between groups. There is no consensus on the criteria to select patients for laparoscopic or robotic secondary cytoreduction. Intra-operative ultrasound has been proposed as a possible tool to better identify the site of recurrence and for confirmation of complete resection of disease. In conclusion, MIS is an option in selected patients with recurrent ovarian cancer, provided there is no widespread disease. Selection of patients appears of utmost importance to obtain satisfactory survival outcomes.
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- Stefano Uccella
- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Maternal, Neonatal and Infant Health, ASL Biella, Italy.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Woman Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Maternal, Neonatal and Infant Health, ASL Biella, Italy.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Insubria, F. Del Ponte Hospital, Varese, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Dipartimento Scienze della Salute della Donna, del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, UOC di Ginecologia Oncologica, Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Insubria, F. Del Ponte Hospital, Varese, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Dipartimento Scienze della Salute della Donna, del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, UOC di Ginecologia Oncologica, Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy
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The value of systematic lymphadenectomy during debulking surgery in the treatment of ovarian cancer: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Ovarian Res 2020; 13:56. [PMID: 32384898 PMCID: PMC7206784 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-020-00653-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2019] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Background The therapeutic value of systematic lymphadenectomy during debulking surgery for ovarian cancer remains controversial. We conduct this meta-analysis to evaluate the significance of systematic lymphadenectomy in patients treated with optimal cytoreduction for ovarian cancer. Method The PubMed, Medline, Embase, Cochrane Library and Web of Science databases were searched up to October 2019. Only English-language publications of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that investigated the role of systematic lymphadenectomy in patients with ovarian cancer were selected for this analysis. For overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS), pooled hazard ratios (HR) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated; for complications rate, we calculated pooled risk ratio (RR) with 95% confidence interval (CI). Statistical heterogeneity was assessed using both the I2 and chi-square tests. In cases of I2 being larger than 50%, a random-effect model was used, otherwise a fixed-effect model was used. Results Four RCTs involving 1607 patients were included in the present analysis. There was no difference in OS between systematic lymphadenectomy and unsystematic lymphadenectomy (HR = 1.00; 95% CI = 0.94, 1.07; p = 0.90). Similarly, no significant difference was observed in PFS between these two groups (HR = 0.97; 95% CI = 0.87, 1.08; p = 0.62). And postoperative complications occurred more frequently in the systematic lymphadenectomy group (RR = 1.50; 95% CI = 1.34, 1.68; p < 0.00001). Conclusion Systematic lymphadenectomy in patients with optimally cytoreduced ovarian cancer was not associated with longer overall or progression-free survival than unsystematic lymphadenectomy and was associated with a higher incidence of postoperative complications.
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Isolated lymph node recurrence in epithelial ovarian cancer: Recurrence with better prognosis? Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2020; 249:64-69. [PMID: 32381349 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2020.04.049] [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: 11/16/2019] [Revised: 04/14/2020] [Accepted: 04/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to compare overall survival (OS) between women with isolated lymph node recurrence (ILNR) and those with isolated peritoneal localization of recurrence (ICR), in patients managed for epithelial ovarian cancer. METHODS Data from 1508 patients with ovarian cancer were collected retrospectively from1 January 2000 to 31 December 2016, from the FRANCOGYN database, pooling data from 11 centres specialized in ovary treatment. Median overall survival was determined using the Kaplan-Meier method. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to define prognostic factors of overall survival. Patients included had a first recurrence defined as ILNR or ICR during their follow up. RESULTS 79 patients (5.2 %) presented with ILNR, and 247 (16.4 %) patients had isolated carcinomatosis recurrence. Complete lymphadenectomy was performed more frequently in the ILNR group vs. the ICR group (67.1 % vs. 53.4 %, p = 0.004) and the number of pelvic lymph nodes involved was higher (2.4 vs. 1.1, p = 0.008). The number of involved pelvic LN was an independent predictor of ILNR (OR = 1.231, 95 % CI [1.074-1.412], p = 0.0024). The 3-year and 5-year OS rates in the ILNR group were 85.2 % and 53.7 % respectively, compared to 68.1 % and 46.8 % in patients with ICR. There was no significant difference in terms of OS after initial diagnosis (p = 0.18). 3- year and 5-year OS rates after diagnosis of recurrence were 62.6 % and 15.6 % in the ILNR group, and 44 % and 15.7 % in patients with ICR (p = 0.21). CONCLUSION ILNR does not seem to be associated with a better prognosis in terms of OS.
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Roze JF, Veldhuis WB, Hoogendam JP, Verheijen RHM, Scholten RJPM, Zweemer RP. Prognostic value of radiological recurrence patterns in ovarian cancer. Gynecol Oncol 2020; 157:606-612. [PMID: 32171567 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 03/03/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To study the prognostic value of CT assessed recurrence patterns on survival outcomes in women with epithelial ovarian cancer. METHODS CT scans were systematically re-evaluated on predefined anatomical sites for the presence of tumor in all 89 patients diagnosed with epithelial ovarian cancer between January 2008 and December 2013 who underwent cytoreductive surgery at our institution and developed a recurrence. A Cox proportional hazard analysis was used to test the effect of recurrence patterns on survival. RESULTS The median survival time for patients grouped as predominantly intraperitoneal (n = 62), hematogenous (n = 13) or lymphatic (n = 14) recurrence was 25.8 (95% CI 18.4-33.2), 27.6 (95% CI 18.5-36.6) and 52.9 months (95% CI 42.1-63.7), respectively. Univariate Cox regression analysis identified the following prognostic factors: lymphatic recurrence pattern (HR 0.42, 95% CI 0.21-0.85), ascites at diagnosis (HR 2.35, 95% CI 1.46-3.79), residual tumor at initial surgery (HR 2.16, 95% CI 1.36-3.44) and FIGO stage (I-IIIB: HR 0.59, 95% CI 0.33-1.06). The median time to recurrence was 19.5 month for patients after complete debulking surgery, 13.1 months for patients with residual disease ≤1 cm and 8.2 months for patients with residual disease >1 cm after surgery (P < 0.001). No differences in recurrence patterns between patients with complete and incomplete surgery were found. CONCLUSIONS Prolonged survival rates were found in ovarian cancer patients with a predominantly lymphatic recurrence compared to patients with a predominantly peritoneal or hematogenous recurrence. Completeness of surgery was associated with time to recurrence. Classification of recurrence patterns can help counsel patients on their prognosis at the time of recurrence.
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- Joline F Roze
- Department of Gynaecologic Oncology, UMC Utrecht Cancer Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Radiology, UMC Utrecht Cancer Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynaecologic Oncology, UMC Utrecht Cancer Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynaecologic Oncology, UMC Utrecht Cancer Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynaecologic Oncology, UMC Utrecht Cancer Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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Levy T, Migdan Z, Aleohin N, Ben-Shem, Peled O, Tal O, Elyashiv O. Retroperitoneal lymph node recurrence of epithelial ovarian cancer: Prognostic factors and treatment outcome. Gynecol Oncol 2020; 157:392-397. [PMID: 32151375 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.02.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2020] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the treatment outcome and survival of patients with epithelial ovarian cancer recurrence isolated to the retroperitoneal lymph nodes compared to intraperitoneal spread. METHODS A retrospective cohort study including women with recurrence of epithelial ovarian, cancer, who were treated at a single medical center, between 2000 and 2015. Patients were classified into three groups according to the site of recurrence: intraperitoneal only, retroperitoneal lymph nodes only, and both. Response to treatment was assessed by the RECIST criteria. RESULTS Out of 135 patients in our cohort, 66 were diagnosed with intraperitoneal recurrence, 30 with retroperitoneal lymph node recurrence and 39 with combined site recurrence. The clinical, pathological and surgical characteristics were similar among all groups, besides CA-125 which was significantly lower in the retroperitoneal recurrence group at diagnosis, end of treatment and recurrence. The median follow-up period was 45.8 months. Overall survival (OS) and post relapse survival (PRS) were significantly higher in the retroperitoneal recurrence group vs. the intraperitoneal and combined site recurrence groups. (OS - 93.07, 47.9 and 41.7 months, respectively, p < .001, PRS - 68.57, 29.67 and 19.7 months, respectively, p < .001). On cox's regression analysis, retroperitoneal recurrence was found to be an independent prognostic factor for survival. CONCLUSIONS The site of recurrence has significant prognostic value regarding PRS and OS. Patients with recurrence limited to the retroperitoneal lymph nodes have a favourable prognosis with median survival longer than 5 years.
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- T Levy
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wolfson Medical Center, Holon, Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wolfson Medical Center, Holon, Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wolfson Medical Center, Holon, Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wolfson Medical Center, Holon, Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wolfson Medical Center, Holon, Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wolfson Medical Center, Holon, Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wolfson Medical Center, Holon, Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The aim of this review is to determine, in the light of recent evidences, the role of lymphadenectomy in ovarian cancer. RECENT FINDINGS The lymphadenectomy in ovarian neoplasms (LION) trial reports no better outcomes and higher complication and mortality rates associated with lymphadenectomy. Even if performed by expert hands, lymphadenectomy has a cost in terms of longer operative time, blood loss, higher rates of transfusions, and intensive unit care. If on the one hand retroperitoneal staging is not correlated to survival benefits both in early and advanced ovarian cancer, on the other hand it is associated with an increased surgery-related morbidity. Surgical treatment of isolated nodal recurrences seems to be feasible and associated with survival benefits.
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Gallotta V, Bruno M, Conte C, Giudice MT, Davià F, Moro F, Zannoni GF, Fagotti A, De Bonis M, Capoluongo E, Scambia G, Ferrandina G. Salvage lymphadenectomy in recurrent ovarian cancer patients: Analysis of clinical outcome and BRCA1/2 gene mutational status. Eur J Surg Oncol 2020; 46:1327-1333. [PMID: 32085925 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2020.01.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2019] [Revised: 12/28/2019] [Accepted: 01/31/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study is aimed to analyze the clinical outcome of recurrent ovarian cancer patients bearing isolated lymph-node recurrence (ILNR) who underwent salvage lymphadenectomy (SL). The prognostic role of clinicopathological variables and the mutational status of BRCA1/2 have also been investigated. METHODS This retrospective, single-institutional study included women with platinum-sensitive lymph node recurrence underwent to SL between June 2008 and June 2018. Univariate and multivariate analysis was performed to evaluate the impact of clinical parameters, and BRCA1/2 mutational status on post salvage lymphadenectomy progression-free survival (PSL-PFS). RESULTS As of June 2019, the median follow-up after SL was 30 months, and the relapse has been documented in 48 (56.5%) patients. In the whole series, the median PSL-PFS was 21 months, and the 3-year PSL-PFS was 36.7%. The median PSL-PFS, according to patients with ILNR (N = 71) versus patients with lymph-nodes and other sites of disease (N = 14), was 27 months versus 12 months, respectively. Univariate analysis of variables conditioning PSL-PFS showed that platinum-free interval (PFI) ≥12 months, normal Ca125 serum levels, and number of metastatic lymph-nodes ≤3 played a statistically significant favorable role. In multivariate analysis, PFI duration ≥12 months and the number of metastatic lymph nodes ≤3 were shown to keep their favorable, independent prognostic value on PSL-PFS. CONCLUSIONS In the context of SL, the patients with long PFI and low metastatic lymph node numbers at ILNR diagnosis have the best outcome. The BRCA mutational status seems not associated with clinical variables and PSL-PFS, differently from other sites of disease in ROC patients.
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- V Gallotta
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Dipartimento Scienze della Salute della Donna, del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, UOC di Ginecologia Oncologica, Roma, Italy.
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Dipartimento Scienze della Salute della Donna, del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, UOC di Ginecologia Oncologica, Roma, Italy; Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Dipartimento Scienze della Salute della Donna, del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, UOC di Ginecologia Oncologica, Roma, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Dipartimento Scienze della Salute della Donna, del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, UOC di Ginecologia Oncologica, Roma, Italy; Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Dipartimento Scienze della Salute della Donna, del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, UOC di Ginecologia Oncologica, Roma, Italy; Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Dipartimento Scienze della Salute della Donna, del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, UOC di Ginecologia Oncologica, Roma, Italy
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- Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy; Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, UOC di Gineco-patologia e Patologia Mammaria, Roma, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Dipartimento Scienze della Salute della Donna, del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, UOC di Ginecologia Oncologica, Roma, Italy; Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Polo Scienze per Immagini, di Laboratorio e Infettivologiche, Roma, Italy
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- Università Federico II-CEINGE, Biotecnologie Avanzate, Napoli, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Dipartimento Scienze della Salute della Donna, del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, UOC di Ginecologia Oncologica, Roma, Italy; Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Dipartimento Scienze della Salute della Donna, del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, UOC di Ginecologia Oncologica, Roma, Italy; Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy
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Zuhdy M, Alghandour R, Abdelazeem G, Saleh GA, Saleh MM, Hamdy M, Hamdy O. Axillary nodal metastasis in ovarian cancer: a report of three cases and review of literature. J Egypt Natl Canc Inst 2019; 31:9. [PMID: 32372131 DOI: 10.1186/s43046-019-0008-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2019] [Revised: 11/06/2019] [Accepted: 11/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Ovarian cancer represents a major global health burden that is rarely associated with distant metastasis. Axillary lymph node metastasis from ovarian cancer is rare and is reported only in few case reports in literature. CASE PRESENTATION We report three cases of ovarian carcinoma associated with axillary lymph node metastasis as well as a brief literature review. The pathologic subtype in one case was malignant mixed Mullerian tumor, while the other two cases were high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma. Axillary nodal metastasis was reported as a synchronous event in one case, while it was reported as recurrence events in the other two cases. CONCLUSION Physicians should be aware of this uncommon mode of metastasis in ovarian cancer cases. Multi-disciplinary discussion is crucial in the management of these cases to offer them the best suitable treatment.
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- Mohammad Zuhdy
- Surgical Oncology Unit, Oncology Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt.
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Oncology Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Radiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Surgical Oncology Unit, Oncology Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Surgical Oncology Unit, Oncology Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Surgical Oncology Unit, Oncology Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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Legge F, Restaino S, Leone L, Carone V, Ronsini C, Di Fiore GLM, Pasciuto T, Pelligra S, Ciccarone F, Scambia G, Fanfani F. Clinical outcome of recurrent endometrial cancer: analysis of post-relapse survival by pattern of recurrence and secondary treatment. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2019; 30:193-200. [PMID: 31792085 DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2019-000822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2019] [Revised: 10/04/2019] [Accepted: 10/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Recurrence of endometrial cancer is an important clinical challenge, with median survival rarely exceeding 12 months. The aim of this study was to analyze patterns of endometrial cancer recurrence and associations of these patterns with clinical outcome. METHODS The study included patients with endometrial cancer who underwent primary surgical treatment with or without adjuvant treatment between July 2004 and June 2017 at the Gynaecologic Oncology Unit of one of three tertiary hospitals of the Catholic University Network in Italy with complete follow-up data available. Information on the date and pattern of recurrence was retrieved for each relapse. Post-relapse survival was recorded as the time from the date of recurrence to the date of death or last follow-up. Survival probabilities were compared using log rank tests, and associations of clinico-pathological characteristics with post-relapse survival were tested using Cox's regression models. RESULTS A total of 1503 patients were included in the analysis. We identified 210 recurrences (14.0%) and 105 deaths (7.0%) at a median follow-up of 34 months (range 1-162). One hundred and fifty-eight recurrences (78.1%) occurred during the first two years of follow-up. Most recurrences were multifocal (n=121, 57.6%) and involved extrapelvic sites (n=38, 65.7%). Parameters associated with post-relapse survival in the univariate analysis included histotype, grade, time to recurrence, pattern of recurrence, number of relapsing lesions, and secondary radical surgery. Only the pattern of recurrence and secondary radical surgery were independent predictors of post-relapse survival in the multivariate analysis (p=0.025 and p=0.0001, respectively). CONCLUSION Lymph node recurrence and the feasibility of secondary radical surgery were independent predictors of post-relapse survival in patients with recurrent endometrial cancer.
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- Francesco Legge
- Gynecologic Oncology Unit, "F. Miulli" General Regional Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti, Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento per la Tutela della Salute della Donna e della Vita Nascente, UOC di Ginecologia Oncologica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Gynecologic Oncology Unit, "F. Miulli" General Regional Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti, Bari, Italy
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- Gynecologic Oncology Unit, "F. Miulli" General Regional Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti, Bari, Italy
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- Gynecologic and Obstetrics Unit, Università "G. d'Annunzio, Chieti, Italy
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- Dipartimento per la Tutela della Salute della Donna e della Vita Nascente, UOC di Ginecologia Oncologica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Statistics Technology Archiving Research (STAR) Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Gynecologic Oncology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento per la Tutela della Salute della Donna e della Vita Nascente, UOC di Ginecologia Oncologica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento per la Tutela della Salute della Donna e della Vita Nascente, UOC di Ginecologia Oncologica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy.,Gynecologic Oncology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento per la Tutela della Salute della Donna e della Vita Nascente, UOC di Ginecologia Oncologica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy .,Gynecologic Oncology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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Jennifer A, Iptissem N, Aurélie R, Philippe K, Marc AJ. The place of secondary complete cytoreductive surgery in advanced ovarian cancer. Horm Mol Biol Clin Investig 2019; 41:hmbci-2019-0030. [PMID: 31782948 DOI: 10.1515/hmbci-2019-0030] [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] [Received: 06/07/2019] [Accepted: 08/15/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Despite optimal treatment, three-quarters of the patients with advanced ovarian cancer, experiment relapse and its treatment has become a public health issue. Initially debated, surgery is gaining legitimacy in the treatment of late relapse patients, compared to chemotherapy alone. Secondary complete cytoreduction should be proposed only to a highly selected population. The type of surgery depends on the recurrence localization and the relapse extension in the pelvis and to other organs. Innovating techniques of surgery have become widespread including heated intra peritoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), laparoscopy and robotic surgery. These specialized treatments should only be carried out in reference centers by oncological surgeons.
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- Asmar Jennifer
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Foch Hospital, 40 Rue Worth, 92150 Suresnes, France
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Foch Hospital, 40 Rue Worth, 92150 Suresnes, France
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Foch Hospital, 40 Rue Worth, 92150 Suresnes, France
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Foch Hospital, 40 Rue Worth, 92150 Suresnes, France.,CHU de Pointe-à-Pitre, Univ Antilles, Univ Rennes, Inserm, EHESP, Irset (Institut de Recherche en Santé, Environnement et Travail) - UMR_S 1085, Pointe-à-Pitre, France
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Foch Hospital, 40 Rue Worth, 92150 Suresnes, France
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Clinical and molecular characterization of ovarian carcinoma displaying isolated lymph node relapse. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2019; 221:245.e1-245.e15. [PMID: 31055034 PMCID: PMC6857430 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.04.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2019] [Revised: 04/18/2019] [Accepted: 04/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Background Disease relapse is the primary cause of death from ovarian carcinoma. Isolated lymph node relapse is a rare pattern of ovarian carcinoma recurrence, with a reported median postrelapse survival of 2.5 to 4 years. To date, investigations have not compared isolated lymph node relapse ovarian carcinoma directly to a matched extranodal relapse cohort or performed molecular characterization of cases that subsequently experience isolated lymph node relapse. Objective Here we seek to compare the clinical outcome, tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte burden, and frequency of known prognostic genomic events in isolated lymph node relapse ovarian carcinoma vs extranodal relapse ovarian carcinoma. Study Design Forty-nine isolated lymph node relapse ovarian carcinoma patients were identified and matched to 49 extranodal relapse cases using the Edinburgh Ovarian Cancer Database, from which the clinical data for identified patients were retrieved. Matching criteria were disease stage, histologic subtype and grade, extent of residual disease following surgical debulking, and age at diagnosis. Clinicopathologic factors and survival data were compared between the isolated lymph node relapse and extranodal relapse cohorts. Genomic characterization of tumor material from diagnosis was performed using panel-based high-throughput sequencing and tumor-infiltrating T cell burden was assessed using immunohistochemistry for CD3+ and CD8+ cells. Results Isolated lymph node relapse cases demonstrated significantly prolonged postrelapse survival and overall survival vs extranodal relapse upon multivariable analysis (HRmulti = 0.52 [0.33–0.84] and 0.51 [0.31–0.84]). Diagnostic specimens from high-grade serous ovarian carcinomas that subsequently displayed isolated lymph node relapse harbored significantly greater CD3+ and CD8+ cell infiltration compared to extranodal relapse cases (P = .001 and P = .009, Bonferroni-adjusted P = .003 and P = .019). Isolated lymph node relapse high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma cases did not show marked enrichment or depletion of cases with BRCA1/2 mutation or CCNE1 copy number gain when compared to their extranodal relapse counterparts (24.4% vs 19.4% and 18.2% vs 22.6%, P = .865 and P = .900). Conclusion Isolated lymph node relapse ovarian carcinoma represents a distinct clinical entity with favorable outcome compared to extranodal relapse. There was no clear enrichment or depletion of BRCA1/2 mutation or CCNE1 gain in the isolated lymph node relapse ovarian carcinoma cohort compared with extranodal relapse cases, suggesting that these known prognostic genomically defined subtypes of disease do not display markedly altered propensity for isolated lymph node relapse. Diagnostic tumor material from isolated lymph node relapse patients demonstrated greater CD3+ and CD8+ cell infiltration, indicating stronger tumor engagement by T cell populations, which may contribute to the more indolent disease course of isolated lymph node relapse.
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Pergialiotis V, Androutsou A, Papoutsi E, Bellos I, Thomakos N, Haidopoulos D, Rodolakis A. Survival outcomes of ovarian cancer patients treated with secondary cytoreductive surgery for isolated lymph node recurrence: A systematic review of the literature. Int J Surg 2019; 69:61-66. [PMID: 31362125 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2019.07.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2019] [Revised: 07/07/2019] [Accepted: 07/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Isolated lymph node recurrence (ILNR) is present in 12-37% of recurrences in ovarian cancer patients. Although several studies have investigated the impact of secondary cytoreduction in these cases, consensus still lacks concerning their optimal management. The purpose of the present review is to investigate whether secondary cytoreduction benefits patients with ILNR in terms of overall survival (OS) and post-relapse survival (PRS). METHOD The present systematic review was designed using the PRISMA and AMSTAR guidelines and has been registered with PROSPERO (CRD42019122854). We searched Medline, Scopus, Clinicaltrials.gov, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials CENTRAL and Google Scholar databases from inception until February 2019. RESULTS Overall, eight studies where included that recruited a total number of 479 women. Current evidence suggests that ILNR in EOC patients should be clearly distinguished from recurrences in other sites (including peritoneal and parenchymal) as their course seems to be less aggressive. Furthermore, the implementation of secondary cytoreduction as an adjunct to standard chemotherapy should be taken into consideration in this specific group of patients as the PRS may easily reach and even extend beyond 5 years. Prolonged survival (>110 months) may be seen as a realistic target for a significant number of these patients when systematic lymphadenectomy is performed. CONCLUSION The findings of our review suggest that patients with ILNR should be treated with a combined surgical and chemotherapeutic approach to optimize survival outcomes. However, further studies are needed to reach firm conclusions as current evidence is based in low quality studies.
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- Vasilios Pergialiotis
- Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research N.S Christeas, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece.
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- Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research N.S Christeas, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research N.S Christeas, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research N.S Christeas, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Unit of Gynecologic Oncology, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Unit of Gynecologic Oncology, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Unit of Gynecologic Oncology, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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Incidental Thoracic Findings on Routine Computed Tomography in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2019; 28:1073-1076. [PMID: 29664842 DOI: 10.1097/igc.0000000000001268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) is routinely used in the surveillance of epithelial ovarian cancer. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of thoracic findings on routine MDCT surveillance imaging in patients with ovarian carcinoma. MATERIALS AND METHODS Retrospective evaluation of 100 MDCT studies of patients with a diagnosis of epithelial ovarian cancer was performed at a university teaching hospital. The cross-sectional studies were reviewed by a consultant radiologist with subspeciality training in cross-sectional imaging. RESULTS Intrathoracic findings were identified in 35% of patients. Pleural effusions were identified in 40%, pulmonary nodules in 37%, mediastinal adenopathy in 17%, and thyroid nodules in 6% of patients. Thirty-five (35%) patients were found to have thoracic findings on computed tomography. Pleural effusions developed in 14 (40%) of these patients. Small lung nodules (<1 cm) were present in 13 (37%) patients. Mediastinal lymphadenopathy was seen in 6 (17%) patients. Two patients (6%) had thyroid nodules of unknown significance. Pleural effusions and small lung nodules were present at a similar level to that of the general population. CONCLUSIONS This retrospective study supports the imaging recommendations of the European Society of Urogenital Radiology that MDCT protocols for the initial staging and evaluation of recurrent disease in epithelial ovarian carcinoma require only inclusion of the lung bases to the inguinal region reducing exposure to ionizing radiation, alleviating patient anxiety, and offering a cost-benefit to hospitals.
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Minimally invasive salvage lymphadenectomy in gynecological cancer patients: A single institution series. Eur J Surg Oncol 2018; 44:1568-1572. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2018.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2018] [Revised: 07/19/2018] [Accepted: 08/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Hoppenot C, Eckert MA, Tienda SM, Lengyel E. Who are the long-term survivors of high grade serous ovarian cancer? Gynecol Oncol 2017; 148:204-212. [PMID: 29128106 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2017.10.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2017] [Revised: 10/25/2017] [Accepted: 10/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Although the median survival for epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) is <5years, approximately 15% of patients will survive for >10years. A better understanding of these exceptional responders could reveal opportunities to improve the dismal prognosis of most EOC patients. In this review, we examine the clinical and genomic features that have been associated with long-term survival, which is generally defined as survival of >7-10years after initial diagnosis. Clinical features influencing long-term survival have been best reported in large retrospective population-based studies. These studies find that long-term survival is associated with previously validated prognostic factors, including younger age at diagnosis, earlier clinicopathologic stage, lower grade, non-serous histology, absence of ascites, primary debulking surgery, and optimal cytoreduction at primary surgery. Duration of survival after a recurrence also contributes to long-term survival and depends both on recurrence location and response to subsequent chemotherapy or surgery. Germline BRCA mutations, although associated with short-term chemosensitivity, do not appear to improve long-term survival. Unfortunately, the relative lack of recurrent somatic mutations in EOC has made the identification of genomic signatures associated with long-term survival difficult. Although six independent gene expression analyses of long-term survivors (LTS) have identified signatures associated with prolonged survival, different gene sets are identified in each study. Genes differentially expressed in tumors of LTS are broadly involved in cell proliferation, tumor-stromal interactions, the cytoskeleton, metabolism of nutrients, and immune/stress response. We anticipate that consistent selection of control and LTS groups, combined with the use of emerging transcriptomic, epigenomic, and proteomic platforms, is likely to identify conserved features associated with long-term survival. Further elucidating the factors contributing to long-term survival has the potential to contribute to our understanding of the biology of ovarian cancer, with the goal of improving the survival of all EOC patients.
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- Claire Hoppenot
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Section of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Section of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Section of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Section of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.
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Beyond the beyond: first case of 9 cytoreductive surgeries in a long-surviving ovarian cancer patient: case report. TUMORI JOURNAL 2016; 102:9DE080C7-DBEC-472C-B951-EBBDE99FA38E. [PMID: 26391759 DOI: 10.5301/tj.5000427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND The role of surgery in recurrent ovarian cancer (ROC) is debated. Multiple prospective and retrospective series reported improved survival with optimal secondary surgical cytoreduction, but definitive results from randomized trials are needed. Up to the fourth cytoreductive surgery for recurrent disease in an attempt to improve patients' prognosis has been reported. CASE REPORT We report the first case of multiple ROC in an Italian woman, 50 years old at diagnosis, who underwent 9 cytoreductive surgeries during her 17 years of disease with no serious postoperative complications. CONCLUSIONS Multiple surgeries should not be considered as the standard treatment for ROC. In carefully selected patients, optimal cytoreductive surgery performed by highly specialized gynecologic oncologists might represent a useful tool in adjunction to chemotherapy for the management of ROC.
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Legge F, Chiantera V, Macchia G, Fagotti A, Fanfani F, Ercoli A, Gallotta V, Morganti A, Valentini V, Scambia G, Ferrandina G. Clinical outcome of recurrent locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC) submitted to primary multimodality therapies. Gynecol Oncol 2015; 138:83-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2015.04.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2015] [Accepted: 04/27/2015] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Ferrero A, Ditto A, Giorda G, Gadducci A, Greggi S, Daniele A, Fuso L, Panuccio E, Scaffa C, Raspagliesi F, Sismondi P, Biglia N. Secondary cytoreductive surgery for isolated lymph node recurrence of epithelial ovarian cancer: A multicenter study. Eur J Surg Oncol 2014; 40:891-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2013.11.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2013] [Revised: 11/25/2013] [Accepted: 11/29/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Chen CW, Torng PL, Chen CL, Chen CA. Clinical features and outcomes of neck lymphatic metastasis in ovarian epithelial carcinoma. World J Surg Oncol 2013; 11:255. [PMID: 24088247 PMCID: PMC3850746 DOI: 10.1186/1477-7819-11-255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2013] [Accepted: 09/22/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Neck lymph node metastasis (NLNM) in epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) is rare and treated as advanced stage cancer. However, ovarian cancer with lymphatic metastasis may manifest a different clinical course from peritoneal carcinomatosis. Methods The authors retrospectively assessed 20 patients with EOC and pathologically diagnosed as NLNM between January 2001 and December 2010. The patients were divided into two groups according to the time of NLNM identification. Statistical methods included Kaplan-Meier, log-rank, and Cox regression analysis. Results Eleven patients were diagnosed with NLNM at the same time of surgical exploration of EOC (Group A) and nine patients at cancer recurrence 43.3 months after initial surgery (Group B). In Group A, patients with tumors confined to the pelvic cavity had no recurrence or had isolated lymph node recurrence (ILNR), and survived longer than patients with abdominal tumor spreading (P = 0.0007). In Group B, 2 patients showed ILNR. The median survival time after NLNM was 42 months in Group A and 6 months in Group B (P = 0.01). Cox model demonstrated that non-serous histology, brain metastasis, and NLNM identified at cancer recurrence were major predictors for poor overall survival (Hazard ratio [HR] = 18.67, 6.93, and 4.52; P = 0.01, 0.02, and 0.04, respectively). Conclusions A subgroup of EOC patients with NLNM who presented limited pelvic cancer had much better overall survival than patients who had cancer spreading beyond the pelvic cavity or were diagnosed with NLNM at cancer recurrence.
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- Chien-Wen Chen
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, No, 7, Chung Shan South Road, Taipei 10002, Taiwan.
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Ovarian cancer patients with localized relapse: Clinical outcome and prognostic factors. Gynecol Oncol 2013; 131:36-41. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2013.06.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2013] [Revised: 05/30/2013] [Accepted: 06/13/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Tanaka T, Ohmichi M. Recurrent ovarian cancer presenting in the right supraclavicular lymph node with isolated metastasis: a case report. J Med Case Rep 2012; 6:176. [PMID: 22747642 PMCID: PMC3460739 DOI: 10.1186/1752-1947-6-176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2011] [Accepted: 07/02/2012] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Introduction The majority of ovarian cancer recurrences are in the abdomen. However, some cases relapse as isolated lymph node metastases, mostly in pelvic or para-aortic nodes. Peripheral isolated lymph node metastasis is rare. Case presentation A 69-year-old Japanese woman had recurrent ovarian cancer presenting with isolated right supraclavicular lymph node metastasis. After surgical resection and combination chemotherapy with carboplatin and paclitaxel, her right supraclavicular lymph node completely regressed. Conclusions Peripheral isolated lymph nodes, including right supraclavicular lymph node, can recur without a macroscopic abdominal lesion. Clinicians should carefully examine peripheral lymph nodes for recurrence.
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- Tomohito Tanaka
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka Minami Medical Center, 2-1, Kidohigashi-machi, Kawachinagano, Osaka, 586-8521, Japan.
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Laparoscopic Lymphadenectomy for Isolated Lymph Node Recurrence in Gynecologic Malignancies. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2012; 19:188-95. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2011.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2011] [Revised: 10/22/2011] [Accepted: 10/27/2011] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Kamei T, Kitayama J, Yamaguchi H, Soma D, Emoto S, Konno T, Ishihara K, Ishigami H, Kaisaki S, Nagawa H. Spatial distribution of intraperitoneally administrated paclitaxel nanoparticles solubilized with poly (2-methacryloxyethyl phosphorylcholine-co n-butyl methacrylate) in peritoneal metastatic nodules. Cancer Sci 2011; 102:200-5. [PMID: 20942868 PMCID: PMC11158943 DOI: 10.1111/j.1349-7006.2010.01747.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Intraperitoneal (i.p.) administration of paclitaxel nanoparticles (PTX-30W) prepared by solubulization with the amphiphilic copolymer of 2-methacryloxyethyl phosphorylcholine and n-butyl methacrylate can efficiently suppress the growth of peritoneal metastasis. In this study, we characterized the drug distribution of i.p. injected PTX-30W in peritoneal tumor and liver in a mouse model using MKN45, human gastric cancer cells. Oregon green-conjugated PTX-30W showed perivascular accumulation in MKN45 tumor in the peritoneum at 24 h after intravenous (i.v.) injection; however, the amount of PTX in tumor was markedly less than that in liver. In contrast, a larger amount of PTX accumulated in the peripheral area of disseminated nodules at 1 h after i.p. injection and the area gradually enlarged. The depth of PTX infiltration reached 1 mm from the tumor surface at 48 h after i.p. injection, and the fluorescence intensity was markedly greater than that in liver. Interestingly, i.p. injected PTX preferentially accumulated in relatively hypovascular areas, and many tumor cells in the vicinity of PTX accumulation showed apoptosis. This unique accumulation pattern and lesser washout in hypovascular areas are thought to be attributable to the superior penetrating activity of PTX-30W, and thus, PTX-30W is considered to be highly suitable for i.p. chemotherapy for peritoneal dissemination.
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- Takao Kamei
- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Fagotti A, Gallotta V, Romano F, Fanfani F, Rossitto C, Vizzielli G, Costantini B, Scambia G. Role of cytoreductive surgery in recurrent ovarian cancer. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010. [DOI: 10.2217/thy.09.90] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Fotiou S, Aliki T, Petros Z, Ioanna S, Konstantinos V, Vasiliki M, George C. Secondary cytoreductive surgery in patients presenting with isolated nodal recurrence of epithelial ovarian cancer. Gynecol Oncol 2009; 114:178-82. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2009.04.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2009] [Revised: 04/15/2009] [Accepted: 04/17/2009] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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