Optimizing patient selection for secondary cytoreductive surgery in recurrent endometrial cancer.
Virginia VargiuAndrea RosatiLucia TortorellaDiana GiannarelliVito Andrea CapozziValerio GallottaAlessandro GioèEttore Di StefanoMartina CorradoRoberto BerrettaFrancesco CosentinoGiovanni ScambiaFrancesco FanfaniPublished in: International journal of gynecological cancer : official journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society (2024)
This study identified age <65 years, single site recurrence, as well as nodal and hematogenous recurrence, as predictive factors for achieving optimal cytoreduction. A predictive scoring system incorporating these factors has been proposed to identify optimal candidates for secondary cytoreductive surgery in recurrent endometrial cancer. The scoring system showed promising predictive accuracy and could aid in refining the decision making process, ensuring appropriate patient selection for secondary cytoreductive surgery. Further prospective studies are warranted to validate and enhance the predictive model.