How do UK gynaecologists manage endometrial carcinoma? A national survey.
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this study was to examine the management of endometrial carcinoma in the United Kingdom (UK).


METHODS
Consultant gynaecologists were sent an anonymous postal questionnaire requesting information on investigation and management of endometrial carcinoma.


RESULTS
Completed questionnaires were received from 701 respondents (51% response). Most responders were general gynaecologists who saw less than five new cases of endometrial cancer annually; 98% of respondents preferred surgical procedure for endometrial carcinoma was total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. There was a wide variation in diagnostic investigations and radiotherapy practice.
Rogerson
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Leeds General Infirmatory, England.
Downes
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D019468:Disease Management; D016889:Endometrial Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology / Q000379:methods*; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006801:Humans; D006113:United Kingdom