title: Laparoscopic radical parametrectomy and partial vaginectomy for recurrent endometrial cancer.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: 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
authors.forename: Farr
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Nezhat
authors.forename: Monica
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Prasad Hayes
authors.forename: Michele
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Peiretti
authors.forename: Jamal
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rahaman
mesh_terms: 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*