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ArticleWorld journal of surgical oncology2026

Clinical outcomes of a 3-day modified BEP regimen in malignant ovarian germ cell tumors in a single-center real-world study.

Xiuli Zhang, Yedan Ren, Yun Liang, Ling Wang, Yujia Wang, Yaxia Chen, Junfen Xu

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Xiuli Zhang *Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0002-2277-3314
Yedan Ren *Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-1577-4548
Yun LiangDepartment of Surgical Pathology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9528-1148
Ling WangDepartment of Gynecologic Oncology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-8451-424X
Yujia WangDepartment of Gynecologic Oncology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0007-7117-885X
Yaxia ChenDepartment of Gynecologic Oncology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang, China. chenyax@zju.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0316-2975
Junfen XuDepartment of Gynecologic Oncology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang, China. xjfzu@zju.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2377-0775

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backgroundMalignant ovarian germ cell tumors (MOGCTs) mainly affect adolescents and young women and are highly curable with bleomycin, etoposide, and cisplatin (BEP). To reduce toxicity associated with the standard 5-day regimen, we evaluated the efficacy, safety, and fertility outcomes of a 3-day modified BEP regimen in patients with MOGCTs.

methodsWe conducted a retrospective analysis of 81 MOGCT patients with 3-day modified BEP at the Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine from 2004 to 2024. The 3-day modified BEP regimen comprised bleomycin (15 U) and etoposide (100 mg/m

resultsAll 81 MOGCT patients included in our study underwent primary surgery before chemotherapy; 86.4% had early-stage disease, and fertility-sparing surgery was performed in 73 cases. After a median follow-up of over 9 years, the 5-year progression-free survival rate was 97.5% (95% CI: 94.2-100), with no treatment-related deaths. Bleomycin-induced pneumonitis occurred in 4.9% and resolved with supportive care. Among 30 patients attempting conception, 90% achieved pregnancy, resulting in 25 term live births.

conclusionsThe 3-day modified BEP regimen provides excellent survival with reduced toxicity, offering greater convenience and preserved fertility, supporting its use as a safer and more practical treatment alternative for initial chemotherapy in MOGCTs.

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Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsNeoplasms, Germ Cell and EmbryonalOvarian NeoplasmsAdolescentAdultBleomycinCisplatinEtoposideFemaleFertility PreservationFollow-Up StudiesHumansPregnancyPrognosisRetrospective StudiesSurvival RateBleomycinCisplatinEtoposide3-day modified BEP chemotherapyFertility preservationMalignant ovarian germ cell tumorRetrospective studyToxicity

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PMCPMC13488224

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