scholarly journals The Impact of Intra-Uterine Manipulators on Outcome and Recurrence Patterns of Endometrial Cancer Patients Undergoing Minimally Invasive Surgery

Author(s):  
Ido Laskov ◽  
Nadav Michaan ◽  
Liron Kogan ◽  
Xing Zeng ◽  
Shannon Salvador ◽  
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Abstract PurposeTo evaluate the use of an intrauterine manipulator on the oncologic outcome of women who had minimally invasive surgery for endometrial cancer. MethodsRetrospective analysis of consecutive patients who were operated with or without the use of an intrauterine manipulator. Univariate and multivariate analysis were used to adjust for possible confounders. Results699 patients were included, of whom 220 (32.8%) were operated with an intrauterine manipulator. The median follow-up was 44 months (range, 29-67). Disease-free survival was similar between groups. 19 (8.8%) patients had positive cytology in the manipulator group vs. 21 (4.4%) in the comparison group (p=0.02). Total recurrence rate was similar between the groups (12.3% vs. 11.9%; p = 0.8). Vaginal vault recurrence was the most common site of recurrence with higher incidence in the manipulator group (4.5% vs. 1.3%; p=0.007). Sub-group analysis of patients who did not receive adjuvant treatment showed higher recurrence rate (8.3% vs. 3%; p=0.023) and worse disease-free survival (p=0.01) for the manipulator group. After controlling for other variables, the use of a manipulator did not affect the risk of recurrence for the whole cohort (HR, 1.28; 95% CI, 0.7-2.1, p=0.3) and for the sub-group of patients who did not receive adjuvant treatment (HR, 2.47; 95% CI, 0.8-7, p=0.08).ConclusionThe use of a manipulator during surgery for endometrial cancer increases the risk of positive cytology as well as vaginal vault recurrences, but it does not reduce the disease-free and overall survival of patients.

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (9) ◽  
pp. 1269-1277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Chiva ◽  
Vanna Zanagnolo ◽  
Denis Querleu ◽  
Nerea Martin-Calvo ◽  
Juan Arévalo-Serrano ◽  
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BackgroundMinimally invasive surgery in cervical cancer has demonstrated in recent publications worse outcomes than open surgery. The primary objective of the SUCCOR study, a European, multicenter, retrospective, observational cohort study was to evaluate disease-free survival in patients with stage IB1 (FIGO 2009) cervical cancer undergoing open vs minimally invasive radical hysterectomy. As a secondary objective, we aimed to investigate the association between protective surgical maneuvers and the risk of relapse.MethodsWe obtained data from 1272 patients that underwent a radical hysterectomy by open or minimally invasive surgery for stage IB1 cervical cancer (FIGO 2009) from January 2013 to December 2014. After applying all the inclusion-exclusion criteria, we used an inverse probability weighting to construct a weighted cohort of 693 patients to compare outcomes (minimally invasive surgery vs open). The first endpoint compared disease-free survival at 4.5 years in both groups. Secondary endpoints compared overall survival among groups and the impact of the use of a uterine manipulator and protective closure of the colpotomy over the tumor in the minimally invasive surgery group.ResultsMean age was 48.3 years (range; 23–83) while the mean BMI was 25.7 kg/m2 (range; 15–49). The risk of recurrence for patients who underwent minimally invasive surgery was twice as high as that in the open surgery group (HR, 2.07; 95% CI, 1.35 to 3.15; P=0.001). Similarly, the risk of death was 2.42-times higher than in the open surgery group (HR, 2.45; 95% CI, 1.30 to 4.60, P=0.005). Patients that underwent minimally invasive surgery using a uterine manipulator had a 2.76-times higher hazard of relapse (HR, 2.76; 95% CI, 1.75 to 4.33; P<0.001) and those without the use of a uterine manipulator had similar disease-free-survival to the open surgery group (HR, 1.58; 95% CI, 0.79 to 3.15; P=0.20). Moreover, patients that underwent minimally invasive surgery with protective vaginal closure had similar rates of relapse to those who underwent open surgery (HR, 0.63; 95% CI, 0.15 to 2.59; P<0.52).ConclusionsMinimally invasive surgery in cervical cancer increased the risk of relapse and death compared with open surgery. In this study, avoiding the uterine manipulator and using maneuvers to avoid tumor spread at the time of colpotomy in minimally invasive surgery was associated with similar outcomes to open surgery. Further prospective studies are warranted.


2021 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Woraluk Moradokkasem ◽  
Nungrutai Saeaib ◽  
Tippawan Liabsuetrakul

This study aimed to define the disease free survival (DFS) and factors associated with recurrence in stage I endometrial cancer after surgery with and without adjuvant treatment. The demographic data, pathological results, adjuvant treatment (AT) and the outcome of patients with endometrial cancer stage I after surgery in Songklanagarind Hospital between January 2002 and July 2014 were collected. The DFS was analyzed by survival analysis and represented by Kaplan–Meier curves. The difference of DFS between AT and non-adjuvant treatment (NAT) groups was tested by the log-rank test. Distributions of risk factors by AT and recurrent status were analyzed using chi-square or Fisher exact tests for discrete factors, and unpaired t or Wilcoxon rank-sum tests for continuous factors. The 5-year DFS was; 91.6%, from a total of 268 patients. DFS in the NAT group was significantly better than that in the AT group (95.2 versus 86.5%, p-value = 0.01). Factors associated with recurrence in the NAT group were age, tumor grading, tumor size, and presence of lymphovascular involvement. Among the AT group, age and ratio of myometrial invasion were associated with recurrence. DFS in NAT was better than in AT and the potential factors associated with recurrence, after surgery with or without AT, were not the same.


2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amira Orabi ◽  
Gauri Chillarge ◽  
Davide Di Mauro ◽  
Darmarajah Veeramootoo ◽  
keith Mitchell ◽  
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Abstract Background Oesophago-gastric surgical resection for cancer has been associated with high morbidity and poor long-term prognosis. Medical advances have led to improvements and the con-current development of videoscopic technology enabled a paradigm shift in many areas of surgical practice. Between 2004 - 2010, a three-stage total (thoracoscopic/laparoscopic) minimally invasive oesophagectomy (MIO) with curative intent, was offered to all patients diagnosed and treated for esophageal and oesophago-gastric junctional (GOJ) cancers as an alternative to open surgery at our specialist Centre. Previously we have reported on safety, feasibility, short term outcomes, quality of life and complication profiles; this study now reports on eventualities at least a decade after surgery. Methods All patients who underwent MIO (laparoscopic/thoracoscopic) three-stage procedure from April 2004 to January 2010 for oesophageal and GOJ malignancy were identified. A retrospective analysis of patients’ records in conjunction with an updated clinical follow-up was carried out.  Patients’ demographics, oncologic stage (in accordance to the American Joint Committee on Cancer 6th and 7th Edition), overall survival, 5-year and 10-year survival, recurrence rate and disease-free survival (DFS) were retrospectively analyzed. Statistical analysis was conducted using Prism version 9.1.0 (GraphPad Holdings LLC, California). Results A total of 120 patients (majority of which were males – 84.2%) were included in the study. Mean age was 66.7 ± 0.74. 43 patients. In-hospital death occurred in 4 (3.3%) patients. Over the time period, 25 (20.8%) patients were alive. Of those deceased Sixty-six (69.5%) succumbed to cancer, and 29 (30.5%) died from other causes. 43 patients (35.8%) were alive at 5 years and 33 (27.5%) at 10 years. Excluding those with Stage 0 disease, the 5-year and 10-year survival rates were 32.4% and 24.1%, respectively. The recurrence rate was 63 (52.5%) patients and the overall median DFS was 24 months (IQR, 186); Stage 3 patients had the shortest DFS (p &lt; 0.0001). Conclusions Survival and disease-free survival in this historical cohort of patients who underwent a total MIO for cancer is comparable to published data from similar open series of that era as well as modern reported outcomes from specialist centers. Benefits of a minimally invasive approach can therefore be realized without compromise to oncological and overall prognosis.


2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Woraluk Moradokkasem ◽  
Nungrutai Saeaib ◽  
Tippawan Liabsuetrakul

This study aimed to define the disease free survival (DFS) and factors associated with recurrence in stage I endometrial cancer after surgery with and without adjuvant treatment. The demographic data, pathological results, adjuvant treatment (AT) and the outcome of patients with endometrial cancer stage I after surgery in Songklanagarind Hospital between January 2002 and July 2014 were collected. The DFS was analyzed by survival analysis and represented by Kaplan–Meier curves. The difference of DFS between AT and non-adjuvant treatment (NAT) groups was tested by the log-rank test. Distributions of risk factors by AT and recurrent status were analyzed using chi-square or Fisher exact tests for discrete factors, and unpaired t or Wilcoxon rank-sum tests for continuous factors. The 5-year DFS was; 91.6%, from a total of 268 patients. DFS in the NAT group was significantly better than that in the AT group (95.2 versus 86.5%, p-value = 0.01). Factors associated with recurrence in the NAT group were age, tumor grading, tumor size, and presence of lymphovascular involvement. Among the AT group, age and ratio of myometrial invasion were associated with recurrence. DFS in NAT was better than in AT and the potential factors associated with recurrence, after surgery with or without AT, were not the same.


2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (7) ◽  
pp. 1285-1289
Author(s):  
Min Gao ◽  
Naiyi Zhang ◽  
Nan Song ◽  
Hong Zheng ◽  
Xin Yan ◽  
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ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to explore the role of chemotherapy as adjuvant treatment for early-stage endometrial cancer (EC) with high-intermediate-risk (HIR) factors.MethodsA prospective study of patients with early-stage EC with HIR factors for recurrence was performed between 2006 and 2014. A total of 96 patients were enrolled, and 50 patients received 3 cycles of platinum-based chemotherapy after surgery. Five-year disease-free survival and overall survival were evaluated.ResultsA total of 11 (11.5%) of the 96 patients had recurrence, with a median recurrent time of 15.4 months. Of these 11 patients with recurrence, 2 received adjuvant chemotherapy after surgery, whereas 9 did not receive any treatment. Patients without adjuvant chemotherapy exhibited a significantly higher recurrence rate than those with adjuvant chemotherapy (19.6% vs 4%; P = 0.024). Meanwhile, patients with adjuvant chemotherapy had significantly higher 5-year disease-free survival compared with the control group (92.1% vs 70.0%, P = 0.024).ConclusionsChemotherapy is feasible and safe as adjuvant treatment for early-stage EC with HIR factors. Three cycles of platinum-based chemotherapy are sufficient for reducing the risk of recurrence. Further, large sample randomized studies are needed to confirm these results.


2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Weiwei Feng ◽  
Nan Jia ◽  
Haining Jiao ◽  
Jun Chen ◽  
Yan Chen ◽  
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Abstract Background Currently, there is no reliable blood-based marker to track tumor recurrence in endometrial cancer (EC) patients. Liquid biopsies, specifically, circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) analysis emerged as a way to monitor tumor metastasis. The objective of this study was to examine the feasibility of ctDNA in recurrence surveillance and prognostic evaluation of high-risk EC. Methods Tumor tissues from nine high-risk EC patients were collected during primary surgery and tumor DNA was subjected to next generation sequencing to obtain the initial mutation spectrum using a 78 cancer-associated gene panel. Baseline and serial post-operative plasma samples were collected and droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) assays for patient-specific mutations were developed to track the mutations in the ctDNA in serial plasma samples. Log-rank test was used to assess the association between detection of ctDNA before or after surgery and disease-free survival. Results Somatic mutations were identified in all of the cases. The most frequent mutated genes were PTEN, FAT4, ARID1A, TP53, ZFHX3, ATM, and FBXW7. For each patient, personalized ddPCR assays were designed for one-to-three high-frequent mutations. DdPCR analysis and tumor panel sequencing had a high level of agreement in the assessment of the mutant allele fractions in baseline tumor tissue DNA. CtDNA was detected in 67% (6 of 9) of baseline plasma samples, which was not predictive of disease-free survival (DFS). CtDNA was detected in serial post-operative plasma samples (ctDNA tracking) of 44% (4 of 9) of the patients, which predicted tumor relapse. The DFS was a median of 9 months (ctDNA detected) versus median DFS undefined (ctDNA not detected), with a hazard ratio of 17.43 (95% CI, 1.616–188.3). The sensitivity of post-operative ctDNA detection in estimating tumor relapse was 100% and specificity was 83.3%, which was superior to CA125 or HE4. Conclusions Personalized ctDNA detection was effective and stable for high-risk EC. CtDNA tracking in post-operative plasma is valuable for predicting tumor recurrence.


2016 ◽  
Vol 127 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda N. Fader ◽  
R. Matsuno Weise ◽  
Abdulrahman K. Sinno ◽  
Edward J. Tanner ◽  
Bijan J. Borah ◽  
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2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 1121-1127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lesley B. Conrad ◽  
Pedro T. Ramirez ◽  
William Burke ◽  
R. Wendel Naumann ◽  
Kari L. Ring ◽  
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ObjectivesTo evaluate the current patterns of use of minimally invasive surgical procedures, including traditional, robotic-assisted, and single-port laparoscopy, by Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) members and to compare the results to those of our 2004 and 2007 surveys.MethodsThe Society of Gynecologic Oncology members were surveyed through an online or mailed-paper survey. Data were analyzed and compared with results of our prior surveys.ResultsFour hundred six (32%) of 1279 SGO members responded. Eighty-three percent of respondents (n = 337) performed traditional laparoscopic surgery (compared with 84% in 2004 and 91% in 2007). Ninety-seven percent of respondents performed robotic surgery (compared with 27% in 2007). When respondents were asked to indicate procedures that they performed with the robot but not with traditional laparoscopy, 75% indicated radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy for cervical cancer. Overall, 70% of respondents indicated that hysterectomy and staging for uterine cancer was the procedure they most commonly performed with a minimally invasive approach. Only 17% of respondents who performed minimally invasive surgery performed single-port laparoscopy, and only 5% of respondents indicated that single-port laparoscopy has an important or very important role in the field.ConclusionsSince our prior surveys, we found a significant increase in the overall use and indications for robotic surgery. Radical hysterectomy or trachelectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy for cervical cancer and total hysterectomy and staging for endometrial cancer were procedures found to be significantly more appropriate for the robotic platform in comparison to traditional laparoscopy. The indications for laparoscopy have expanded beyond endometrial cancer staging to include surgical management of early-stage cervical and ovarian cancers, but the use of single-port laparoscopy remains limited.


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