The role of lymphadenectomy in endometrial cancer

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Abstract

The role of lymphadenectomy in the management of endometrial cancer is rapidly evolving. Although retrospective reports have suggested that lymphadenectomy is associated with a therapeutic benefit, recent prospective trials have questioned the therapeutic effect of lymphadenectomy. Lymphadenectomy remains the gold standard for detecting metastatic disease to the regional nodes. In this review, we discuss the controversies surrounding lymphadenectomy for endometrial cancer.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)235-244
Number of pages10
JournalClinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume54
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2011

Keywords

  • Endometrial cancer
  • lymph node dissection
  • lymphadenectomy
  • staging

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

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