Early Stage Endometrial Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, Sentinel Lymph Nodes
Conditions
Brief summary
To compare sentinel lymph nodes biopsy versus comprehensive lymphadenectomy in patients with early stage endometrial cancer.
Detailed description
This retrospective study aims to compare sentinel lymph nodes biopsy versus comprehensive lymphadenectomy in patients with early stage endometrial cancer by reviewing the medical records.
Interventions
Sentinel lymph node mapping with indocyanine green dye followed by biopsy if positive
Conventional lymphadenectomy
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* ≧ 20 years * early stage endometrial cancer (FIGO stage I)
Exclusion criteria
* Did not receive a complete course of treatment in this hospital, interrupted the treatment halfway (except if the disease continued to deteriorate or caused death during treatment), and did not follow up in this hospital after the course of treatment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| progression free survival | 4 years | The length of time from the day of operation till recurrence or last follow up |
| overall survival | 4 years | The length of time from the day of operation till death (of any cause) or last follow up |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| surgical complications related to lymph node biopsy or lymphadenectomy | from the day of operation till post-operative 6 months | asymptomatic lymphocele, lymphedema, infected lymphocele |
Countries
Taiwan