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The Gynecologic Oncology team at SJMHS is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art
care for patients with cancer of the female genital tract. Each member is an
expert in their specialty area, and contributes to the care of gynecologic cancer
patients with complex needs. Areas of specialty include:
- Cervix (subtype of Uterine Cancer)
- Endometrium (subtype of Uterine Cancer)
- Fallopian Tube
- Gestational Trophoblast (includes Molar Pregnancy and
Choriocarcinoma)
- Ovary
- Sarcoma
- Vagina
- Vulva
Gynecologic oncology is a multidisciplinary specialty that coordinates many
types of treatments to provide the best opportunity for treatment success against
the cancer while minimizing the potential for side effects and toxicities. The
Gynecologic Oncology Clinical services include:
- Assessment and Consultation
- Radical Surgery
- Ultra-radical surgery, including pelvic exenteration
and LEEP procedures
- Minimally invasive surgery (Laparoscopy, daVinci®,
Sentinel node mapping)
- Fertility sparing surgery, including radical
trachelectomy
- Reconstructive surgery, including myocutaneous flaps
and skin grafting
- Latest surgical techniques, including nerve sparing
radical hysterectomy
- Chemotherapy (intravenous, intraperitoneal and oral)
- Radiation implants, working with the Radiation
Oncology Department Clinical trials, including investigator initiated,
industry sponsored and the latest research from the Gynecologic Oncology Group
(a national collaborative research group)
- Management of complicated cancer related problems,
including pain control and comfort issues
- Follow-up surveillance for treated patients
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