Informace o publikaci
Implementation of a New Surgical Technique in a Gynecologic Oncology Centre: Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy and Its Learning Curve in Endometrial Cancer
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| Rok publikování | 2025 |
| Druh | Článek v odborném periodiku |
| Časopis / Zdroj | Cancers |
| Fakulta / Pracoviště MU | |
| Citace | |
| www | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/17/23/3813 |
| Doi | https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers17233813 |
| Popis | Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) enables precise evaluation of lymphatic spread in endometrial cancer, reducing the requirement for extensive surgical procedures. This study examined how surgeons at University Hospital Brno acquired the skills to perform this technique and identified the factors that influenced their success. Between 2019 and 2024, 337 women with endometrial cancer underwent hysterectomy with SLNB. The rate of successful lymph node detection increased with surgical experience and supervision. Surgeons achieved stable and high detection rates after about 30 procedures. Lower detection was observed in patients with fibroids or adenomyosis, conditions that can make mapping more difficult. The study shows that structured training and expert mentorship help surgeons master SLNB more efficiently. Extending supervised training to 30–35 procedures maintains accuracy and supports consistent, high-quality care for women with endometrial cancer. |