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Cosyns S, Van Moer E, De Quick I, Tournaye H, De Vos M. Reproductive outcomes in women opting for fertility preservation after fertility-sparing surgery for borderline ovarian tumors. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2024; 309:2143-2152. [PMID: 38494510 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-024-07445-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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PURPOSE What are the reproductive outcomes of women who had fertility preservation (FP) using either oocyte or embryo vitrification after fertility-sparing surgery (FSS) for a borderline ovarian tumor (BOT)? METHODS A retrospective, single-center cohort study was conducted between January 2013 and December 2021. Patients with BOT who resorted to FP by vitrifying oocytes or embryos were included. Both clinical and reproductive parameters were reviewed. The primary outcome was live birth. RESULTS In total, thirteen patients who performed 31 FP cycles were included. Of those, six patients achieved eight live births after a mean follow-up period of 79 months. Three further pregnancies are still ongoing. All pregnancies/live births were obtained without using their cryopreserved oocytes or embryos. CONCLUSION Women who had FSS for BOT have favorable prospects of live offspring, even without the need to use their cryopreserved material. Fertility preservation in patients with BOT has to be considered as a tool to mitigate the risk of infertility that may arise in case of BOT recurrence requiring castrating surgery.
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- S Cosyns
- Department of Gynaecology - Oncology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090, Brussels, Belgium.
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- Brussels IVF, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Laarbeeklaan 101, Brussels, Belgium
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- Brussels IVF, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Laarbeeklaan 101, Brussels, Belgium
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- Brussels IVF, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Laarbeeklaan 101, Brussels, Belgium
- Research Group Biology of the Testis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 103, Brussels, Belgium
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- Brussels IVF, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Laarbeeklaan 101, Brussels, Belgium
- Research Group Follicle Biology, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 103, Brussels, Belgium
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Iwamoto M, Tsubamoto H, Yoshiyasu K, Wakimoto Y, Nakagawa K, Shibahara H. Fertility-sparing management of stage IIIC serous borderline ovarian tumor: A case report of a 20-year follow-up. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2023; 49:2761-2765. [PMID: 37574095 DOI: 10.1111/jog.15764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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Multimodal treatment, including assisted reproductive technology, is necessary in young patients with advanced borderline ovarian tumors. However, the details of long-term follow-up cases have not been reported. In this report, a 19-year-old patient presented with a stage IIIC serous borderline tumor. The patient underwent five fertility-sparing surgeries. The tumor did not respond to any of the three lines of chemotherapy administered. Serological and radiological responses were observed following hormonal treatment with leuprorelin, followed by a fourth surgery. Before the planned fifth surgery for complete resection of both adnexa, cryopreservation of the fertilized eggs was performed. At age 36, when the disease-free interval exceeded the previous one, we proposed embryo transfer; however, she declined fertility treatment. The patient had developed rheumatoid arthritis and childbirth not a priority. The patient had lived without any evidence of disease for 7 years following the last surgery and 20 years after the initial visit.
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- Maiko Iwamoto
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Hyogo Medical University, Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Hyogo Medical University, Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Pathology, School of Medicine, Hyogo Medical University, Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Hyogo Medical University, Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Hyogo Medical University, Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Hyogo Medical University, Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan
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Mergel F, Schochter F, DeGregorio N, Janni W, Reister F, Friebe-Hofmann U, Hüner B. [Hyperreactio Luteinalis and an Incidentally Detected FIGO IIIB Borderline Tumor of the Ovary in Pregnancy - Diagnostic, Therapy and Review of Literature]. Z Geburtshilfe Neonatol 2023; 227:390-397. [PMID: 37130551 DOI: 10.1055/a-2065-0231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Adnexal masses affect 2-10% of all pregnancies. The highest incidence of 1-6% can be seen in the first trimester, with a high rate of spontaneous remission. Two percent of these masses are malignant neoplasms or borderline tumors. A rare benign mass of the adnexa in pregnancy is hyperreactio luteinalis characterised by bilateral, multicystic ovaries with a frequent occurrence in the 3rd trimester. Clinical signs include maternal hyperandrogenaemia with virilisation, hyperemesis, nonspecific abdominal pain or laboratory findings of hyperthyroidism and elevated ß-HCG. Hyperreactio luteinalis does not require therapy due to complete spontaneous remission postpartum, but is often treated surgically in graviditate. In our case we report a first-time gravida in the 31st week of pregnancy with a symptomatic 25-cm multicystic, partly solid mass. After antenatal corticosteroid therapy, an exploratory laparotomy with right adnexectomy was performed on suspicion of malignancy. Histology revealed a hyperreactio luteinalis with an incidental finding of a serous borderline tumor of the ovary (FIGO IIIB). At 33 weeks of gestation, a pathological CTG was observed, and an urgent secondary caesarean section by re-longitudinal laparotomy was performed. Postpartum completion surgery revealed no further neoplastic cells.
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- Franziska Mergel
- Klinik für Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe, Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Klinik für Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe, Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Klinik für Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe, Klinikum am Gesundbrunnen, Heilbronn, Germany
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- Klinik für Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe, Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Klinik für Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe, Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Klinik für Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe, Klinikum am Gesundbrunnen, Heilbronn, Germany
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Malham MB, Mehawej J, Filippaios A, Kushnir C, Mhawech-Fauceglia P. Bilateral Ovarian Serous Borderline Tumor with Non-Invasive Endometrial Implants. Case Rep Obstet Gynecol 2023; 2023:4845887. [PMID: 37332310 PMCID: PMC10270762 DOI: 10.1155/2023/4845887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023] Open
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Herein, we are presenting a case of a 33-year-old woman who presented to the emergency department complaining of persistent lower abdominal pain of one-day duration. Physical examination revealed abdominal tenderness with right lower quadrant rebound tenderness. Computed tomography abdomen/pelvis showed a 6 cm possible necrotic mass of the left ovary with moderate amount of complex ascites. A laparoscopic left oophorectomy with bilateral salpingectomy, right ovarian biopsy, and appendectomy were performed without complications. The cut surface of the left ovary showed a 9.7 cm × 8 cm × 4 cm ovarian mass, and the cut surface revealed multiple gray-tan friable papillary excrescence. Microscopic evaluation showed findings consistent with left and right ovarian serous borderline tumor (SBT). Subsequently, a tumor staging was conducted with total laparoscopic hysterectomy, pelvic and periaortic lymph node dissection, and omentectomy. The endometrium sections showed several small foci of SBT within the endometrial stroma, consistent with non-invasive implants of the endometrium. The omentum and lymph nodes were all negative for malignancy. SBTs associated with endometrial implants are very rare with only one case reported in the literature. Their existence can cause diagnostic challenges, and they should be acknowledged for early diagnosis and to plan for patient's treatment and outcome.
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- Department of Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Women's Cancer Center of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, USA
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Capozzi VA, Scarpelli E, Monfardini L, Mandato VD, Merisio C, Uccella S, Sozzi G, Ceccaroni M, Chiantera V, Giordano G, Della Corte L, Conte C, Cianci S, Ghi T, Berretta R. Do Exophytic and Endophytic Patterns in Borderline Ovarian Tumors Have Different Prognostic Implications? A Large Multicentric Experience. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12103544. [PMID: 37240649 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12103544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Borderline ovarian tumor (BOT) accounts for 15-20% of all epithelial ovarian tumors. Concerns have arisen about the clinical and prognostic implications of BOT with exophytic growth patterns. We retrospectively reviewed all cases of BOT patients surgically treated from 2015 to 2020. Patients were divided into an endophytic pattern (with intracystic tumor growth and intact ovarian capsule) and an exophytic pattern (with tumor growth outside the ovarian capsule) group. Among the 254 patients recruited, 229 met the inclusion criteria, and of these, 169 (73.8%) belonged to the endophytic group. The endophytic group showed more commonly an early FIGO stage than the exophytic group (100.0% vs. 66.7%, p < 0.001). Furthermore, tumor cells in peritoneal washing (20.0% vs. 0.6%, p < 0.001), elevated Ca125 levels (51.7% vs. 31.4%, p = 0.003), peritoneal implants (0 vs. 18.3%, p < 0.001), and invasive peritoneal implants (0 vs. 5%, p = 0.003) were more frequently observed in the exophytic group. The survival analysis showed 15 (6.6%) total recurrences, 9 (5.3%) in the endophytic and 6 (10.0%) patients in the exophytic group (p = 0.213). At multivariable analysis, age (p = 0.001), FIGO stage (p = 0.002), fertility-sparing surgery (p = 0.001), invasive implants (p = 0.042), and tumor spillage (p = 0.031) appeared significantly associated with recurrence. Endophytic and exophytic patterns in borderline ovarian tumors show superimposable recurrence rates and disease-free survival.
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- Vito Andrea Capozzi
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Hospital of Parma, 43125 Parma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Hospital of Parma, 43125 Parma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Hospital of Parma, 43125 Parma, Italy
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- Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, 42122 Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Hospital of Parma, 43125 Parma, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, AOUI Verona, University of Verona, 37126 Verona, Italy
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Gynaecologic Oncology, and Minimally Invasive Pelvic Surgery, International School of Surgical Anatomy, Sacred Heart Hospital, 37024 Negrar, Italy
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43125 Parma, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, A.O.U. Policlinico Rodolico, San Marco, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- Unit of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Department of Human Pathology of Adult and Childhood "G. Barresi", University of Messina, 98121 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Hospital of Parma, 43125 Parma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Hospital of Parma, 43125 Parma, Italy
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Prognosis and Prognostic Factors of Serous Borderline Tumor-Micropapillary Variant: Retrospective Study of 200 Patients with Long-Term Follow-Up. JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY 2022; 2022:1655422. [PMID: 36262351 PMCID: PMC9576405 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1655422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Objective To determine the oncofertility outcomes and prognostic factors in a large series of serous borderline ovarian tumor-micropapillary variant (SBOT-M) with a long-term follow-up. Methods Consecutive patients with SBOT-Ms treated from two affiliated hospitals of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences were retrospectively reviewed. Prognostic factors on invasive recurrence, disease-free survival (DFS), and overall survival were analyzed, and outcomes of patients treated with conservative and radical surgery were compared. Results From 2000 to 2020, 200 patients were identified and followed. After a median follow-up of 68 months, 81 patients relapsed. In the multivariate analyses, younger age at diagnosis and conservative surgery that preserved fertility potential were independently associated with worse DFS (p = 0.018 and <0.001, respectively). Twenty-three patients experienced invasive recurrence, and seven died of progressive disease. Multivariate analysis showed that nulliparous and advanced FIGO stage were independently adversely associated with lethal recurrence (p = 0.022 and 0.029, respectively). Only advanced FIGO stage at diagnosis was associated with worse overall survival at univariate analysis (p = 0.02). Among 61 patients attempting conception, 37 achieved 44 pregnancies and resulted in 32 live births. Conclusions In this series, patients with SBOT-M have an acceptable oncofertility outcomes. The use of conservative surgery was independently associated with worse DFS, but without an impact on neither invasive relapse nor on overall survival. Patients with advanced FIGO stages had a significantly higher risk of lethal recurrence and worse overall survival, suggesting that adequate staging surgery and intensive postoperative surveillance should be warranted.
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Ozenne A, De Berti M, Body G, Carcopino X, Graesslin O, Kerbage Y, Akladios C, Huchon C, Bricou A, Mimoun C, Raimond E, Ouldamer L. Risk Factors for Recurrence of Borderline Ovarian Tumours after Conservative Surgery and Impact on Fertility: A Multicentre Study by the Francogyn Group. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11133645. [PMID: 35806930 PMCID: PMC9267171 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11133645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2022] [Revised: 06/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Introduction: Borderline ovarian tumours (BOT) represent 10–20% of epithelial tumours of the ovary. Although their prognosis is excellent, the recurrence rate can be as high as 30%, and recurrence in the infiltrative form accounts for 3% to 5% of recurrences. Affecting, in one third of cases, women of childbearing age, the surgical strategy with ovarian conservation is now recommended despite a significant risk of recurrence. Few studies have focused exclusively on patients who have received ovarian conservative treatment in an attempt to identify factors predictive of recurrence and the impact on fertility. The objective of this study was to identify the risk factors for recurrence of BOT after conservative treatment and the impact on fertility. Material and methods: This was a retrospective, multicentre study of women who received conservative surgery for BOT between February 1997 and September 2020. We divided the patients into two groups, the “R group” with recurrence and the “NR group” without recurrence. Results: Of 175 patients included, 35 had a recurrence (R group, 20%) and 140 had no recurrence (NR group, 80%). With a mean follow-up of 30 months (IQ 8–62.5), the overall recurrence rate was 20%. Recurrence was BOT in 17.7% (31/175) and invasive in 2.3% (4/175). The mean time to recurrence was 29.5 months (IQ 16.5–52.5). Initial complete peritoneal staging (ICPS) was performed in 42.5% of patients (n = 75). In multivariate analysis, age at diagnosis, nulliparity, advanced FIGO stage, the presence of peritoneal implants, and the presence of a micropapillary component for serous tumours were factors influencing the occurrence of recurrence. The post-surgery fertility rate was 67%. Conclusion: This multicentre study is to date one of the largest studies analysing the risk factors for recurrence of BOT after conservative surgery. Five risk factors were found: age at diagnosis, nulliparity, advanced FIGO stage, the presence of implants, and a micropapillary component. Only 25% of the patients with recurrence underwent ICPS. These results reinforce the interest of initial peritoneal staging to avoid ignoring an advanced tumour stage.
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- Adele Ozenne
- Department of Gynecology, Tours University Hospital, 37044 Tours, France; (A.O.); (M.D.B.); (G.B.)
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- Department of Gynecology, Tours University Hospital, 37044 Tours, France; (A.O.); (M.D.B.); (G.B.)
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- Department of Gynecology, Tours University Hospital, 37044 Tours, France; (A.O.); (M.D.B.); (G.B.)
- INSERM U1069, Université François-Rabelais, 37044 Tours, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hôpital Nord, APHM, Aix-Marseille University (AMU), Univ Avignon, CNRS, IRD, IMBE UMR 7263, 13397 Marseille, France;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Institute Alix de Champagne University Hospital, Reims Champagne Ardennes University, 51100 Reims, France; (O.G.); (E.R.)
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- Department of Gynecologic Surgery, Jeanne de Flandre Hospital, CHRU LILLE, Rue Eugene Avinée, 59037 Lille, France;
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- Department of Surgical Gynecology, Strasbourg University Hospital, 67000 Strasbourg, France;
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- Department of Gynecology, CHI Poissy-St-Germain, EA 7285 Risques Cliniques et Sécurité en Santé des Femmes, Université Versailles-Saint-Quentin en Yvelines, 78000 Versailles, France;
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- Department of Gynecology, Bobigny University, AP-HP, Jean-Verdier Hospital, 93140 Bondy, France;
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Lariboisiere Hospital, 750019 Paris, France;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Institute Alix de Champagne University Hospital, Reims Champagne Ardennes University, 51100 Reims, France; (O.G.); (E.R.)
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- Department of Gynecology, Tours University Hospital, 37044 Tours, France; (A.O.); (M.D.B.); (G.B.)
- INSERM U1069, Université François-Rabelais, 37044 Tours, France
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +33-2-47-47-47-41; Fax: +33-2-47-47-92-73
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Obstetric outcomes after conservative management of ovarian borderline tumors in women of reproductive age: A single center experience. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2021; 269:126-131. [PMID: 34998079 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.12.029] [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: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The main goal of fertility-sparing treatment is pregnancy followed by live birth (i.e., successful pregnancy). The principal objective of our study was to evaluate the successful pregnancy rate in patients with borderline ovarian tumors (BOTs) after conservative treatment. The second goal was to evaluate the safety of the conservative approach. STUDY DESIGN 110 patients with BOT were retrospectively evaluated. All patients underwent surgical treatment, sparing the uterus and part of at least one ovary. RESULTS The median age was 28 years (range 17-40 years). Serous and mucinous tumors were found in 63 (57%) and 34 (31%) women, respectively. FIGO stage I, II, and III was diagnosed in 101 (91.8%), 3 (2.7%), and 6 (5.5%) patients, respectively. The 3- and 5-year progression-free survival was 82.5% and 78.2%, respectively. Recurrent disease was treated conservatively in 14 women, whereas 3 patients underwent radical surgery. Fifty-six (50.9%) patients got pregnant and had at least one live birth. A total of 83 children were born. A significant difference in the successful pregnancy rate was found in patients diagnosed ≤ 35 years vs. > 35 years old (55.6% vs. 9.1%, respectively; p = 0.003). Surgical approach (laparoscopy vs. laparotomy) did not influence the chance of childbirth. Pre-term delivery constituted 6.25% of all births. CONCLUSIONS Fertility-sparing surgery should be proposed to young women wishing to preserve fertility. The rate of spontaneous pregnancy is approximately 50%.The risk of relapse is significant but always of borderline histology and may be successfully treated by the second surgery.
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Canlorbe G, Chabbert-Buffet N, Uzan C. Fertility-Sparing Surgery for Ovarian Cancer. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10184235. [PMID: 34575345 PMCID: PMC8466872 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10184235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Revised: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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(1) Background: although most patients with epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) undergo radical surgery, patients with early-stage disease, borderline ovarian tumor (BOT) or a non-epithelial tumor could be offered fertility-sparing surgery (FSS) depending on histologic subtypes and prognostic factors. (2) Methods: we conducted a systematic review to assess the safety and fertility outcomes of FSS in the treatment of ovarian cancer. We queried the MEDLINE, PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Cochrane (“Cochrane Reviews”) databases for articles published in English or French between 1985 and 15 January 2021. (3) Results: for patients with BOT, FSS should be offered to young women with a desire to conceive, even if peritoneal implants are discovered at the time of initial surgery. Women with mucinous BOT should undergo initial unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, whereas cystectomy is an acceptable option for women with serous BOT. Assisted reproductive technology (ART) can be initiated in patients with stage I BOT if infertility persists after surgery. For patients with EOC, FSS should only be considered after staging for women with stage IA grade 1 (and probably 2, or low-grade in the current classification) serous, mucinous or endometrioid tumors. FSS could also be offered to patients with stage IC grade 1 (or low-grade) disease. For women with serous, mucinous or endometrioid high-grade stage IA or low-grade stage IC1 or IC2 EOC, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and uterine conservation could be offered to allow pregnancy by egg donation. Finally, FSS has a large role to play in patients with non- epithelial ovarian cancer, and particularly women with malignant ovarian germ cell tumors.
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- Geoffroy Canlorbe
- Department of Gynecological and Breast Surgery and Oncology, Pitié-Salpêtrière, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), University Hospital, 75013 Paris, France;
- Centre de Recherche Saint-Antoine (CRSA), INSERM UMR_S_938, Cancer Biology and Therapeutics, Sorbonne University, 75012 Paris, France;
- University Institute of Cancer, Sorbonne University, 75013 Paris, France
- Correspondence:
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- Centre de Recherche Saint-Antoine (CRSA), INSERM UMR_S_938, Cancer Biology and Therapeutics, Sorbonne University, 75012 Paris, France;
- University Institute of Cancer, Sorbonne University, 75013 Paris, France
- Department of Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Tenon University Hospital, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Sorbonne University, 75020 Paris, France
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- Department of Gynecological and Breast Surgery and Oncology, Pitié-Salpêtrière, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), University Hospital, 75013 Paris, France;
- Centre de Recherche Saint-Antoine (CRSA), INSERM UMR_S_938, Cancer Biology and Therapeutics, Sorbonne University, 75012 Paris, France;
- University Institute of Cancer, Sorbonne University, 75013 Paris, France
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