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Port-site metastasis after laparoscopic surgery for endometrial carcinoma: two case reports
A Sanjuán1, S Hernández, J Pahisa
1Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hospital Clínic Provincial, University of Barcelona, Villarroel 170, 08036-Barcelona, Spain. 30039asp@comb.es
Background:
Although studies have reported good results with laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) to treat endometrial cancer, it has been associated with recurrent disease at trocar insertion sites. Long-term follow-up is necessary to detect possible adverse effects of this technique.
Cases:
We present two case reports of stage IIB endometrial cancer with port-site metastasis 39 and 48 months after initial surgery with LAVH.
Conclusion:
Although LAVH is a good technique to treat patients with endometrial cancer, port-site metastasis is a possible complication and should be taken into consideration until a randomized study shows the long-term benefits and risks of laparoscopic over standard treatment.
