Recent retrospective studies have reported the use of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) in the treatment of gynecologic cancers. SRS uses real-time imaging and high dose radiation beams attached to precise robotic arms to target malignant lesions while sparing normal tissue. The purpose of this review is to examine the indications for SRS in gynecologic oncology, review the current literature reg...

OBJECTIVE Postoperative acute renal failure (PO-ARF) is an important cause of mortality among surgical patients. Although there have been many reports on PO-ARF after cardiac surgery and liver transplantation, less is known about the risk of PO-ARF after gynecologic operations. We aimed to investigate the risk of PO-ARF on gynecologic malignancy operations. METHODS 1,155 patients' medical cha...

To characterize the state of satisfaction with work-life balance (WLB) among gynecologic oncology fellows in training, risk factors for dissatisfaction, and the impact of dissatisfaction on career plans. A cross-sectional evaluation of gynecologic oncology fellows was performed using a web-based survey. Demographic data, fellowship characteristics, and career plans were surveyed. The primary ou...

BACKGROUND Paclitaxel is used in the treatment of most gynecologic malignancies. It is solubilized in Cremophor EL, a polyoxyethylated castor oil agent responsible for the high rate of paclitaxel-associated hypersensitivity reactions. Abraxane, a newer, Cremophor-free form of albumin bound paclitaxel has demonstrated an activity and an improved toxicity profile in breast and lung cancers. CAS...

Gynecologic cancers are malignancies that affect the female organs of reproduction and the genitalia. Collectively, these cancers comprise approximately 13% of cancers in women (Jemal et al., 2006; Martin, 2004). Screening has been particularly benefi cial in reducing mortality in cervical cancer. However, an effective screening tool for other gynecologic cancers remains elusive and cost prohib...

1553-4650/$ see http://dx.doi.org/1 The American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) publishes advisory statements on the state of minimally invasive gynecology to improve the overall quality of women’s gynecologic care. The AAGL follows a process to ensure that any conflicts of interest are disclosed and appropriately addressed and that relationships with manufacturers and other t...

The usefulness of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) for the quantitative evaluation of ovarian reserve has been established. Therefore, serum AMH has been recently applied to the assessment of ovarian reserve outside infertility treatment. We conducted a computer-based search, using keywords, through the PubMed database from inception until May 2014 and summarized available studies evaluating ovaria...

OBJECTIVE To determine general attitudes and approaches to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among physicians who care for gynecologic oncology patients. METHODS Surveys were mailed to members of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists and the Michigan Oncology Group. Physicians were asked to rate their general attitude toward CAM. RESULTS Surveys were obtained from 462 physicians...

The feasibility of chemotherapy for lymphatic metastatic gynecologic cancer via pelvic retroperitoneal cannulation was preliminarily studied. In 25 patients with gynecologic cancer 5-FU was safely allocated by cannulation to the pelvic retroperitoneal space including the external iliac, internal iliac, obturator, and deep inguinal and most of the common iliac lymph nodes. The 5-FU concentration...

Dyspareunia affects 8-22% of women at some point during their lives, making it one of the most common pain problems in gynecologic practice. A mixture of anatomic, endocrine, pathologic, and emotional factors combine to challenge the diagnostic, therapeutic, and empathetic skills of the physician. New understandings of pain in general require new interpretations concerning the origins of pain d...