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Should secondary cytoreduction be performed for platinum-sensitive recurrent ovarian cancer?
- Author:
- Michael D. Toboni, MD, MPH
- David G. Mutch, MD
Such practice should be questioned, according to authors of a phase 3 randomized, controlled trial. In the study, 485 patients...
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Morcellation use in gynecologic surgery: Current clinical recommendations and cautions
- Author:
- Jessica G. Putman, MD
- Abigail S. Zamorano, MD, MPHS
- David G. Mutch, MD
Here, evolving thought on preoperative evaluation and counseling, updated ACOG guidelines, and changes implemented at the authors...
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Should we abandon minimally invasive surgery for cervical cancer?
- Author:
- Mary M. Mullen, MD
- David G. Mutch, MD
Recent data infer that, as a specialty, we should consider an open surgical approach
A minimally invasive approach for...
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Does low-dose aspirin decrease a woman’s risk of ovarian cancer?
- Author:
- Mary M. Mullen, MD
- David G. Mutch, MD
While low-dose aspirin (ASA) is recommended as chemoprophylaxis for some cancers, there are insufficient data to support its use to reduce ovarian...
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Does laparoscopic versus open abdominal surgery for stage I endometrial cancer affect oncologic outcomes?
- Author:
- Kathryn A. Mills, MD
- David G. Mutch, MD
No. There were no significant differences in disease-free survival, recurrence and location of recurrence, or overall survival in...
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2016 Update on cancer
- Author:
- James Cripe, MD
- David G. Mutch, MD
Immunotherapy is alive and well, and endometrial cancer may be the prototypeEach year approximately 60,000 women are diagnosed with endometrial...
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2015 Update on cancer
- Author:
- Marguerite Palisoul, MD
- David G. Mutch, MD
When the cancer patient is elderly, how do you weigh the risks of surgery?
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2014 Update on ovarian cancer
- Author:
- Laura Divine, MD
- David G. Mutch, MD
The ability to detect small amounts of tumor cells in blood and vaginal specimens offers big advances in diagnosis and treatment for this deadly...
Video

Laparoscopic dual-port contained power morcellation: An offered solution
- Author:
- Scott W. Biest, MD
- David G. Mutch, MD
Poor visualization is a criticism of large specimen removal through a minimally invasive approach. This technique improves visualization while...
Video
Video: Laparoscopic dual-port contained power morcellation
- Author:
- Scott W. Biest, MD
- David G. Mutch, MD
News
Endometrial Cancer Update: The move toward personalized cancer care
- Author:
- Lindsay M. Kuroki, MD
- David G. Mutch, MD
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UPDATE ON OVARIAN CANCER
- Author:
- David G. Mutch, MD
- Nora Kizer, MD, MSCI
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy may improve outcomes in women who have bulky, advanced ovarian cancer
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UPDATE: OVARIAN CANCER
- Author:
- David G. Mutch, MD
- Nora Kizer, MD
Recent studies shed light on early detection of ovarian cancer—but it’s not a green light for routine screening.
News
UPDATE: ENDOMETRIAL CANCER
- Author:
- David G. Mutch, MD
Are lymphadenectomy and external-beam radiotherapy valuable in women who have an endometrial malignancy? Debate over the standard of care...
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Do some women with CIN 3 test negative for high-risk HPV?
- Author:
- David G. Mutch, MD