Endometrial cancer historical perspective
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yazan Daaboul, M.D.
Overview
Overview
The earliest descriptions of endometrial cancer were reported in the early 1900s. The association between estrogen and development of endometrial cancer was first reported in the 1970s when the incidence of endometrial cancer significantly increased between 1970 and 1975 following the introduction of estrogen replacement therapy.
Historical Perspective
Historical Perspective
- The earliest descriptions of endometrial cancer were reported in the early 1900s.
- The association between estrogen and development of endometrial cancer was first reported in the 1970s when the incidence of endometrial cancer significantly increased between 1970 and 1975 following the introduction of estrogen replacement therapy.[1]
- Surgical staging of endometrial cancer was first suggested in 1988 and was later revised in 2009.[2]
- The first laparoscopic hysterectomy was reported in 1992.[3]
References
References
- ↑ Jick H, Walker AM, Rothman KJ (1980). “The epidemic of endometrial cancer: a commentary”. Am J Public Health. 70 (3): 264–7. PMC 1619376. PMID 7356090.
- ↑ Creasman W (2009). “Revised FIGO staging for carcinoma of the endometrium”. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 105 (2): 109. doi:10.1016/j.ijgo.2009.02.010. PMID 19345353.
- ↑ Childers JM, Surwit EA (1992). “Combined laparoscopic and vaginal surgery for the management of two cases of stage I endometrial cancer”. Gynecol Oncol. 45 (1): 46–51. PMID 1534780.
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