Port-site metastasis after laparoscopic surgery for endometrial carcinoma: two case reports |
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Authors: | Sanjuán A Hernández S Pahisa J Ayuso J R Torné A Martínez Román S Lejárcegui J A Ordi J Vanrell J A |
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Affiliation: | Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hospital Clínic Provincial, University of Barcelona, Villarroel 170, 08036-Barcelona, Spain. 30039asp@comb.es |
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Abstract: | 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. |
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