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ArticleThe journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research2025

A Survey of Current Practice and Perspectives on Lymphadenectomy in Minimally Invasive Surgery for Endometrial Cancer in Japan.

Masafumi Toyoshima, Satoru Kyo, Akihito Horie, Eiji Kobayashi, Yoshito Terai, Tsuyoshi Yamashita, Takuma Fujii, Hironori Asada, Yasuhisa Terao, Kentaro Sekiyama and 3 more

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Masafumi ToyoshimaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8199-9917
Satoru KyoDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shimane University, Izumo, Shimane, Japan.
Akihito HorieDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Research Institute KITANO HOSPITAL, Osaka, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0801-5835
Eiji KobayashiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oita University, Oita, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2314-5857
Yoshito TeraiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5581-8518
Tsuyoshi YamashitaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hakodate Municipal Hospital, Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan.
Takuma FujiiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fujita Health University Okazaki Medical Center, Okazaki, Aichi, Japan.
Hironori AsadaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shin-Yurigaoka Hospital, Kawasaki, Japan.
Yasuhisa TeraoDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan.
Kentaro SekiyamaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, KINDAI University Nara Hospital, Ikoma, Nara, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3770-7099
Kenbun SoneDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7218-6401
Masaki MandaiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4428-8029
Committee for Gynecologic Oncology Surgery, Japan Society of Gynecologic and Obstetric Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Therapy (JSGOE)

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The Japan Society of Gynecologic and Obstetric Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Therapy (JSGOE)
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Abstract

objectiveThis study investigated the reasons behind the decreasing trend of lymph node dissection for endometrial cancer (EC) in Japan, focusing on the impact of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) adoption, evolving clinical guidelines, and physician work-style reform.

methodsA cross-sectional survey of the Japan Society of Gynecologic Oncology and Endoscopy (JSGOE) members was conducted to investigate facility demographics, MIS adoption, lymphadenectomy practices, factors influencing omission, impact of work-style reform, and perspectives on future EC management, such as molecular classification and sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB).

resultsIn total, 424 responses were received, representing a response rate of 67.8%. MIS adoption for EC is widespread in Japan, with laparoscopy preferred over robotic surgery. Lymphadenectomy is commonly performed; however, the criteria for omission varied among institutions, with clinical guidelines published by the Japanese Society of Gynecologic Oncology having the greatest impact. Physician work-style reform significantly affected surgical practices such as surgical scheduling, adherence to time limits, and the number of surgeons participating in surgeries, while it had little impact on the criteria for lymphadenectomy omission. The adoption of molecular classifications is increasing with approximately half of the institutions planning to implement or having partially implemented them, while SLNBs remained relatively low.

conclusionThis study highlights the significant impact of evolving clinical guidelines on lymphadenectomy practices for MIS for EC in Japan, and the limited impact of physician work-style reform.

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Endometrial NeoplasmsLymph Node ExcisionMinimally Invasive Surgical ProceduresPractice Patterns, Physicians'Cross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansJapanLaparoscopyRobotic Surgical Proceduresendometrial cancerlymphadenectomyminimally invasive surgerysentinel lymph node biopsysurvey and questionnaires

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PMCPMC12620039

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