Abstract
The case demonstrates the use of bariatric surgery to improve a patient's candidacy for surgical treatment for endometrial cancer (EC). A 50-year-old morbidly obese woman with early-stage EC was initially treated with levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (52 mg) . She had to reduce her body mass index (BMI) to become eligible for definite EC treatment. Using conservative methods, she was unable to lose weight effectively. She then underwent bariatric surgery that reduced her BMI from 71.3 to 54.3 kg/m2 She maintained her weight and was eligible for total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oopherectomy. Her procedure was successful and had no complications. She has 6-monthly follow-ups, and the most recent review showed no evidence of recurrence.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e243843 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | BMJ Case Reports |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 7 |
Early online date | 22 Jul 2021 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 22 Jul 2021 |
Keywords
- Bariatric Surgery
- Endometrial Neoplasms/complications
- Female
- Humans
- Hysterectomy
- Middle Aged
- Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
- Obesity, Morbid/complications
- cancer intervention
- gynecological cancer
- cancer-see oncology
- obstetrics and gynaecology
- obesity (public health)
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine