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ReviewCureus2023

Uterine Transplantation and Fertility Preservation: A Hopeful Horizon for Cancer Survivors.

Deepika Dewani, Pravin Karwade, Kalyani S Mahajan

Open access · diamondAbstract readReview
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Review in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
1citing papers in PubMed
1.3field-weighted citation impact, top 20% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed, 5 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Review
4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Deepika DewaniObstetrics and Gynecology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Pravin KarwadeObstetrics and Gynecology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Kalyani S MahajanObstetrics and Gynecology, Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Symbiosis International University, Pune, IND.
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College · IN

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Uterine transplantation, a groundbreaking medical intervention, stands as a beacon of hope for cancer survivors grappling with the dual challenges of a cancer diagnosis and potential fertility loss due to aggressive treatments. This review provides a comprehensive exploration of uterine transplantation as an innovative solution for fertility preservation in the context of cancer survivorship. The multifaceted discussion encompasses the impact of cancer on fertility, the imperative of fertility preservation, and the evolution of uterine transplantation as a transformative procedure. The post-transplantation care section delves into the intricacies of recovery, the delicate balance of immunosuppressive therapy, and the ongoing support required for recipients to embrace the full spectrum of reproductive possibilities and overall well-being. Ethical considerations surrounding uterine transplantation, including donor selection, risk assessment, and societal perspectives, are critically examined to navigate the ethical landscape of this evolving field. In conclusion, uterine transplantation is presented as a medical breakthrough and a symbol of interdisciplinary collaboration, resilience, and unwavering hope. The review underscores the role of collaborative efforts among medical professionals, researchers, ethicists, and psychologists in advancing this transformative field. Looking to the future, uterine transplantation signifies a paradigm shift in fertility preservation, offering a tangible path toward parenthood for cancer survivors. The procedure, grounded in science, ethics, and compassion, illuminates the way forward, inspiring a future where fertility preservation becomes an attainable reality for those whose reproductive dreams were once compromised by cancer treatments.

Indexed as

cancerfertilityimmunosuppressive therapyresilienceuterine transplantation

Identifiers

PMID38192936
PMCPMC10771962
OpenAlexW4389490424

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Registered trials

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