Laparoscopic radical parametrectomy and partial vaginectomy for recurrent endometrial cancer.
BACKGROUND
Endometrial cancer recurrences in the vagina after surgery and radiation therapy are traditionally treated with pelvic exenteration. However, this operation is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, and thus alternative surgical options should be explored.


METHODS
We present a case of laparoscopic resection of recurrent endometrial cancer at the vaginal apex in the setting of prior brachytherapy and 32P intraperitoneal therapy.


CONCLUSIONS
Laparoscopic radical parametrectomy and partial vaginectomy may be an option for patients with small central recurrences of endometrial cancer.
Nezhat
Farr
F
Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science, The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY 10029, USA. Farr.Nezhat@mssm.edu
Prasad Hayes
Monica
M
Peiretti
Michele
M
Rahaman
Jamal
J
D016889:Endometrial Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000601:surgery*; D014621:Vagina / Q000601:surgery*