gynecologic oncology

Retrospective Analysis Shows Frailty Leads to Worsened Outcomes After Surgery in Gynecologic Cancers

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Gynecologic Cancer| Image Credit: © Katsyarina – stock.adobe.com Frailty and elder age may contribute to worsened postoperative outcomes, regardless of following enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols in patients undergoing major gynecologic oncology surgery, according to retrospective data presented at the 2025 SGO Winter Meeting. Data from the study revealed that patients 65 years of … Read more

Gynecologic Oncology Practices Evolve With Surgical De-Escalation Trends

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Over the past 15 years, gynecologic oncology has shifted toward surgical de-escalation, characterized by a reduction in procedures, greater adoption of minimally invasive techniques, and increased reliance on sentinel lymph node (SLN) methods.1 The authors of the JAMA Network Open study explained that surgical de-escalation aims to minimize tissue injury while preserving tissue integrity during … Read more