Didactics-Cancer de Endometrio Cancer (Portuguese)

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In this video, the speaker discusses various aspects of surgery in the treatment of endometrial cancer. They mention that obesity is a risk factor for the disease and that regions with higher obesity rates have a higher incidence of endometrial cancer. The speaker also mentions that the United States has the highest incidence of gynecological cancer, including endometrial cancer.<br /><br />The video highlights the importance of using various tools to assess the extent of the disease, including ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, and PET-CT scans. However, the speaker emphasizes that surgery provides the best understanding of the disease's extent.<br /><br />The speaker explains the different surgical procedures used for both diagnosis and treatment, such as hysteroscopy, endometrial biopsies, and lymphadenectomy. They mention the importance of accurately classifying the type of endometrial cancer to determine the appropriate surgical approach.<br /><br />The video also touches on minimally invasive techniques for surgery, such as laparoscopy and vaginal surgery, which can be effective in reducing morbidity and complications.<br /><br />The speaker discusses the importance of lymph node assessment and mentions that the number of lymph nodes removed should be determined based on the patient's risk profile.<br /><br />The video concludes by discussing the surgical approaches for different stages of endometrial cancer, highlighting the need for radical surgery in advanced cases.<br /><br />No specific credits were mentioned in the video.

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Dr. Renato Moretti Marques

Keywords

endometrial cancer

surgery

obesity

diagnosis

treatment

minimally invasive techniques

lymph node assessment