Showing 201-220 of 374 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews > Oncology 
- Laparoscopy versus laparotomy for the management of early stage endometrial cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Feb-2015
Traditionally, surgery for endometrial cancer (hysterectomy with removal of both fallopian tubes and ovaries) is performed through laparotomy. It has been suggested that the laparoscopic approach is associated with a reduction in operative morbidity. Over
- Liver resection versus other treatments for neuroendocrine tumours in patients with resectable liver metastases
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Feb-2009
Neuroendocrine tumours are tumours of cells, which possess secretory granules and originate from the neuroectoderm. While liver resection is generally advocated in patients with resectable liver metastases, recent studies have shown good survival in patie
- Long-term results of laparoscopic colorectal cancer resection
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Mar-2012
Although minimally invasive surgery has been accepted for a variety of disorders, laparoscopic resection of colorectal cancer is performed by few. Concern about oncological radicality and long term outcome has limited the adoption of laparoscopic surgery
- Low bacterial diet versus control diet to prevent infection in cancer patients treated with chemotherapy causing episodes of neutropenia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Apr-2016
Neutropenia is a potentially serious side effect of chemotherapy and a major risk factor for infection, which can be life-threatening. It has been hypothesised that a low bacterial diet (LBD) can prevent infection and (infection-related) mortality in canc
- Low molecular weight heparin versus unfractionated heparin for perioperative thromboprophylaxis in patients with cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Mar-2015
The choice of the appropriate perioperative thromboprophylaxis in patients with cancer depends on the relative benefits and harms of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) and unfractionated heparin (UFH).
- Low-dose rate brachytherapy for men with localized prostate cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-May-2011
Localized prostate cancer is a slow growing tumor for many years for the majority of affected men. Low-dose rate brachytherapy (LDR-BT) is short-distance radiotherapy using low-energy radioactive sources. LDR-BT has been recommended for men with low risk
- Lycopene for the prevention of prostate cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Oct-2011
Prostate cancer is a common cause of death in developed countries, yet the benefits of screening for prostate cancer still remain controversial. A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test result greater than 4 ng/mL (nanograms/millilitre) has commonly been us
- Lymphadenectomy for the management of endometrial cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Sep-2015
This is an update of a previous Cochrane review published in Issue 1, 2010. The role of lymphadenectomy in surgical management of endometrial cancer remains controversial. Lymph node metastases can be found in approximately 10% of women who clinically bef
- Maintenance chemotherapy for ovarian cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Jun-2013
Epithelial ovarian cancer accounts for about 90% of all cases of ovarian cancer. Debulking surgery and six courses of platinum-based chemotherapy results in complete clinical remission (CCR) in up to 75% of cases. However, 75% of the responders will relap
- Maximal androgen blockade for advanced prostate cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Apr-2011
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men. Long standing observations have found prostate cancer responsive to androgen suppression. The primary approach to androgen suppression for men with advanced disease (cancer that has sprea
- Mechanical bowel preparation for elective colorectal surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Aug-2011
The presence of bowel contents during colorectal surgery has been related to anastomotic leakage, but the belief that mechanical bowel preparation (MBP) is an efficient agent against leakage and infectious complications is based on observational data and
- Medical interventions for high-grade vulval intraepithelial neoplasia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Dec-2015
This is an updated version of a review first published in theCochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 4, in 2011. Vulval intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) is a pre-cancerous condition of the vulval skin and its incidence is increasing in women under 5
- Medical interventions for the prevention of platinum-induced hearing loss in children with cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Jul-2014
Platinum-based therapy, including cisplatin, carboplatin and/or oxaliplatin, is used to treat a variety of paediatric malignancies. Unfortunately, one of the most important adverse effects is the occurrence of hearing loss or ototoxicity. In an effort to
- Medical interventions for treating anthracycline-induced symptomatic and asymptomatic cardiotoxicity during and after treatment for childhood cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Jan-2015
Anthracyclines are frequently used chemotherapeutic agents for childhood cancer that can cause cardiotoxicity during and after treatment. Although several medical interventions in adults with symptomatic or asymptomatic cardiac dysfunction due to other ca
- Methadone for cancer pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Jun-2013
Methadone is an opioid used in the management of cancer pain. A particular role in neuropathic pain has been suggested. The quest for evidence based palliative care prompted a formal appraisal of methadone in comparison with other analgesics. This is an u
- Methods of communicating a primary diagnosis of breast cancer to patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-May-2008
The method of delivering a diagnosis of breast cancer to women has the potential to impact on their level of interpretation, patient recall and satisfaction.
- Microwave therapy for cervical ectropion
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Sep-2010
In western medicine, cervical ectropion is considered as a normal finding that does not require treatment despite the red and inflamed appearance of the cervix. However, cervical ectropion is considered as one of the most common types of chronic cerviciti
- Minimally invasive surgery versus open surgery for the treatment of solid abdominal and thoracic neoplasms in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Dec-2014
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is an accepted surgical technique for the treatment of a variety of benign diseases. Presently, the use of MIS in patients with cancer is progressing. However, the role of MIS in children with solid neoplasms is less clear
- Mistletoe therapy in oncology
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Mar-2014
Mistletoe extracts are commonly used in cancer patients. It is claimed that they improve survival and quality of life (QOL) in cancer patients.
- Mohs micrographic surgery versus surgical excision for periocular basal cell carcinoma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Dec-2014
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the commonest skin cancer in the white population. It is traditionally treated by surgical excision (SE) or by Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS).
