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Perioperative Care in Gynecologic Oncology
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Perioperative Care in Gynecologic Oncology

A special issue of Cancers (ISSN 2072-6694). This special issue belongs to the section "Cancer Survivorship and Quality of Life".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2024 | Viewed by 638

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Nikolaos Thomakos

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Alexandra Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Medical School, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
Interests: gynecologic oncology
Dr. Vasilios Pergialiotis

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Gynaecologic Oncology Unit, 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece
Interests: gynecologic oncology; endometrial cancer; cervical cancer; ovarian cancer; vulvar cancer; cytoreductive surgery
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue will provide an in-depth overview of our current knowledge regarding factors affecting the perioperative course of gynecologic oncology patients, who often represent a difficult group during their perioperative management. Several interventions have been proposed in recent years for the opti-mization of the variables of gynecologic oncology patients, in order to help to reduce perioperative mor-bidity rates. 
Potential topics of interest include but are not limited to enhanced recovery protocols, novel techniques concerning the surgical management of gynecologic oncology patients, novel aspects around immunonu-trition, as well as predictive factors that may help to predict the course of these women. The issue covers the management of patients with ovarian, endometrial, cervical, vulvar, and breast cancer. We seek con-tributions in the form of original research articles and reviews, in hopes that leading experts will share their knowledge on the pathophysiology of perioperative recovery and the management of these patients.

Dr. Nikolaos Thomakos
Dr. Vasilios Pergialiotis
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • enhanced recovery
  • ERAS
  • immunonutrition
  • prehabiliation
  • gynecologic oncology
  • minimally invasive surgery

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Lower Limb Lymphedema Awareness among Gynecological Cancer Patients: An International Survey Supported by the European Network of Gynecological Cancer Advocacy Groups (ENGAGe) Group
by Dimitrios Haidopoulos, Vasilios Pergialiotis, Maria Papageorgiou, Michael J. Halaska, Katerina Maxova, Elena Ulrich, Ignacio Zapardiel, Alexandros Rodolakis, Murat Gultekin and Christina Fotopoulou
Cancers 2024, 16(8), 1544; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/cancers16081544 - 18 Apr 2024
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Introduction: Patient awareness of postoperative lymphedema in the field of gynecologic oncology has been poorly documented in the international literature. We wished to capture and document the awareness among gynecological cancer survivors about postoperative lymphedema, including aspects such as the adequacy of perioperative [...] Read more.
Introduction: Patient awareness of postoperative lymphedema in the field of gynecologic oncology has been poorly documented in the international literature. We wished to capture and document the awareness among gynecological cancer survivors about postoperative lymphedema, including aspects such as the adequacy of perioperative counseling, management, and quality of life. Methods: A web-based survey comprising 25 multiple-choice questions was distributed to gynecological cancer advocacy groups within the European Network of Gynecological Cancer Advocacy Groups (ENGAGe) group. The survey was validated in a pilot group of gynecological patients prior to distribution. Results: Overall, 386 women from 20 countries completed the questionnaire. Only half of the patients (n = 211) knew what lymphedema is, whereas 52% of the respondents stated that they were never informed at their pre-operative assessment about the potential risk of developing lymphedema. Fifty-three percent of those women who were informed about the risk and management of lymphedema received information through self-initiative, connecting mainly with patient groups or online. Approximately 84% of patients with lymphedema reported that they informed their doctor about their symptoms. Ninety-four patients (55.3%, which is not 55% of the 386) were treated for lymphedema. Forty-five women out of 136 reported that lymphedema significantly affected their everyday lives. Discussion: We report a large lack of awareness and a significant gap of knowledge about the risks and treatment options related to postoperative lymphedema among gynecological cancer survivors. Institutional practice routines and awareness among professionals need to be urgently recalled and adapted to adequately inform and support gynecological cancer patients. Full article
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