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Does Endometriosis Hinder Successful Ovarian Debulking Surgery?
Panya Sananpanichkul1, Supanee Muangtan, Wineeya Suknikhom
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Prapokklao hospital, Chanthaburi, Thailand.
Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention : APJCP
|February 27, 2018
Summary
Endometriosis increases ovarian cancer risk. Women with endometriosis and ovarian cancer had better surgical outcomes, suggesting coexistence does not hinder successful debulking surgery.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Endometriosis significantly impacts women's lives and elevates ovarian cancer risk.
- Despite being benign, endometriosis can exhibit cancer-like behavior.
- Understanding the interplay between endometriosis and ovarian cancer is crucial for patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence and risk factors of epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) coexisting with endometriosis (EAOC).
- To analyze the impact of endometriosis on surgical outcomes in EOC patients.
- To identify factors associated with optimal surgical outcomes in EAOC.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 172 epithelial ovarian cancer patient records (January 2011-December 2016).
- Exclusion of recurrent cases; data collection on patient demographics, medical history, and surgical/pathological reports.
- Statistical analysis to determine risk factors for EAOC and factors influencing surgical outcomes.
Main Results:
- Epithelial ovarian cancer coexisting with endometriosis (EAOC) was found in approximately 20% of cases.
- Nulliparity and smoking were significantly associated with increased EAOC risk (aOR 2.349 and 8.26, respectively).
- EAOC patients demonstrated higher rates of optimal surgical outcomes (61.3%) compared to non-EAOC patients (41.8%).
Conclusions:
- Younger age, family cancer history, and endometriosis coexistence are linked to optimal surgical outcomes.
- Optimal surgery success is greater in EAOC patients than in non-EAOC patients.
- Endometriosis coexistence does not impede successful ovarian cancer debulking surgery.
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