[Carcinoma of the endometrium: a neoplasm on the increase. Its staging and treatment: a proposed protocol]

Endometrial cancer staging is obtained by the analysis of the surgical-pathological parameters. Therefore, surgery represents the first approach to this neoplasia. Surgical-pathological data analysis informs us of the main prognostic factors and the spread of the disease. On the basis of these findings, the risk of recurrence can be estimated and adjuvant treatments can be planned. A protocol for staging and treatment of endometrial carcinoma has been designed by the authors. After surgery, adjuvant therapy (chemotherapy or radiotherapy or the two modalities combined) is suggested by analysis of the prognostic factors. The aim of the protocol is to increase the relapse-free survival and to improve the quality of life of endometrial cancer patients.