Didactics-Histologic Prognostic groups in intermediate and high risk Endometrial Cancer_ Kailash Narayan June 2020

Histologic Prognostic groups in intermediate and high risk Endometrial Cancer_ Kailash Narayan June 2020_ Nepal

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the prognostic factors for endometrial cancer, focusing on histology, lymphovascular space invasion (LVSI), and lymph node status. They present data from various studies and highlight the importance of these factors in determining the appropriate adjuvant treatment for patients. The speaker discusses the use of radiotherapy, including vaginal vault brachytherapy and central pelvic radiotherapy, based on the histology and LVSI status. They also touch on the role of systemic chemotherapy in node-positive cases. The speaker emphasizes the significance of LVSI and lymph node status in predicting outcomes and recommends their consideration over other molecular staining techniques. Overall, the video provides a comprehensive analysis of the factors influencing treatment decisions in endometrial cancer.

Keywords

endometrial cancer

prognostic factors

histology

LVSI

lymph node status

adjuvant treatment

radiotherapy