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On The Concept Of Radicalism In Surgery For Cervical Cancer, Nicholas C. Louros
On The Concept Of Radicalism In Surgery For Cervical Cancer, Nicholas C. Louros
MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly
The idea of a radical operation for carcinoma of the cervix originated with Ries and Wertheim. The purpose of this operation, which was applied by Wertheim in 1901, is to remove not only the affected organ, but also the parametrial tissues. However, the limits of the dissection of the parametrium have never been defined with anatomical precision. As a result the extent of such a dissection is left entirely to the choice of the individual surgeon. The results of such procedures, therefore, become difficult to compare statistically. It is time, therefore, to define what is meant by the term "radical."
Surgical Treatment Or Irradiation Of Cervical Carcinoma, Werner Bickenbach
Surgical Treatment Or Irradiation Of Cervical Carcinoma, Werner Bickenbach
MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly
All in all, the various methods, surgical with or without lymphadenectomy and irradiation, including supervolt therapy, permit marked individualization according to the age of the patient, her general condition, her operability, and according to the histological findings. It may be said for all methods that the best results are still obtained in the early stages of carcinoma. By surgery as well as irradiation, 90% or more permanent cures may be achieved. This, in view of the nature of cancerous disease, is an important fact.
Urological Complications In Relation To The Treatment Of Cervical Cancer, Tassilo Antoine
Urological Complications In Relation To The Treatment Of Cervical Cancer, Tassilo Antoine
MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly
In summary, today as ever before it is our main task as physicians to cure the cancer; however, we must not forget that we have to fight all other causes of death of our patients. Among these primary causes are the urological complications which are all the worse because they are iatrogenic. We have to be aware that most of the urologic complications can be avoided or eliminated if we think about them. Our task is not achieved by killing the cancer and saving the life of the patient; this life must be rendered worthwhile too.
Results Of 600 Wertheim Operations For Cancer Of The Cervix, Otto Käser
Results Of 600 Wertheim Operations For Cancer Of The Cervix, Otto Käser
MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly
The 600 Wertheim cases are composed of three series; the first consisting of 405 cases (1950 to 1963) from Frankfurt under the chairmanship of Professor Naujoks; the second consisting of 85 cases (1953 to 1962) from St. Gall, Switzerland, where I was at the time head of the department; and the third consisting of 110 cases (1963-1965) from Frankfurt. In these 600 cases neither the technique nor the indications were identical. Before 1958, lymphadenectomy was not used in Frankfurt; however, since then it has been an essential part of the procedure, and has been used in all cases from St. …