Full Description
This book discusses in detail the recent advances in the management of endometrial cancer, including the latest therapies and diagnostic methods. The book focuses on treatment-oriented topics such as the role of lymphadenectomy and sentinel node dissection, surgical complications, radiation techniques, and chemotherapy in endometrial cancer, and also explores treatment options in advanced disease stages, including hormonal therapy and targeted therapy. Providing insights into the evidence-based management guidelines for endometrial cancer, this book is a valuable resource for students, trainees and practitioners in the field of gynecology and gyne-oncology.
Contents
Molecular aspects and genetics of endometrial cancer.- Screening for endometrial cancer.- Endometrial cancer and precursor lesions.- Update on prognostic markers for uterine cancer.- Imaging and endometrial malignancy.- Consensus on role of lymph node resection in endometrial cancer.-Sentinel lymphnode evaluation in endometrial cancer: present status.- micro RNA (miRNA) signatures in endometrial cancer.- Medical therapy of endometrial cancer : current status.- Update on chemotherapeutic management of endometrial cancer.- Insights into role of radiotherapy in endometrial cancer.- Surgical treatment of advanced endometrial carcinoma: current perspectives.- Role of minimally invasive surgery in endometrial cancer.- Endometrial cancer: fertility sparing management.- Targeted therapies in endometrial cancer.- Recurrent endometrial cancer: patterns, assessment and treatment.- Uterine sarcomas
