LATE STAGE ENDOMETRIAL CANCER

DEFINITION:

Tumour (probably) not confined to pelvic area / uterus and adnexae

AIM:

Tumour debulking as for ovarian cancer

Maximum information for logical adjuvant treatment

PELVIC CLEARANCE:

~always possible

Includes removal of pelvic nodes – normal and involved

UPPER ABDOMINAL STAGING / DEBULKING:

Omentum

Visible disease

Para-aortic nodes

 Surgery Not  indicated for:

Advanced Parametrial (paracervical) disease

Metastatic disease (outside abdomen )

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