Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5676242 | American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2017 | 27 Pages |
Abstract
Surgery in the first 2 weeks after diagnosis of endometrial cancer was associated with worsened survival associated with elevated perioperative mortality and treatment in low-volume hospitals. Delay in surgical treatment was a risk factor for mortality in low-risk cancers only and was likely associated with poor access to specialty care. We suggest that the target interval between diagnosis and treatment of endometrial cancers be â¤8 weeks; however, referral to an experienced surgeon and adequate preoperative optimization should be prioritized over expedited surgery.
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Authors
David I. MD, Andrew J. PhD, Lindsey MD, Emily M. MD, MSCR, Robert L. MD,