Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume 47, Issue 4 , Pages 379-383, December 2008

The Roles of Endoscopy in Endometrial Cancer

  • Chyi-Long Lee

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
    • ,
  • Kuan-Gen Huang

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
    • ,
  • Hsiu-Lin Chen

      Affiliations

    • Mackay Medicine, Nursing, and Management College, Taipei, Taiwan
    • ,
  • Chih-Feng Yen

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
    • Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence to Dr Chih-Feng Yen, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, 5, Fu-Hsin Street, Kwei-Shan, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan

Accepted 23 June 2008.

Article Outline

SUMMARY

Advancements in technology have increased the availability of valuable minimally invasive techniques for gynecologists to use in the management of patients with endometrial cancer. Hysteroscopy has recently been confirmed as an accurate diagnostic method for endometrial carcinoma. Several retrospective studies have found increased positive peritoneal cytology in women who underwent hysteroscopy, but recent studies have indicated that there is currently no evidence to suggest that diagnostic hysteroscopy increases the risk of malignant cells spreading into the peritoneal cavity, or worsens the prognosis in women with endometrial carcinoma. Laparoscopy plays an important role in treating endometrial cancer. Most studies have shown no differences in recurrence rates or survival between patients who underwent laparoscopic or abdominal staging surgery. Laparoscopy offers many advantages, including avoidance of an abdominal incision, a shorter hospital stay, and a probable more rapid recovery time.

Key Words:  endometrial cancer , hysteroscopy , laparoscopy , staging surgery

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PII: S1028-4559(09)60002-4

doi:10.1016/S1028-4559(09)60002-4

Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume 47, Issue 4 , Pages 379-383, December 2008

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