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SURGICAL STRATEGIES FOR HIGH-GRADE ENDOMETRIAL CANCER: TEMPERATURE-RELATED THERAPIES AND PROGNOSIS

ABSTRACT

The relatively low incidence of high-grade endometrial carcinoma (HGEC) poses a significant challenge as it limits the conduct of extensive prospective studies dedicated to identifying the best treatment approach. In most large-scale clinical investigations, HGEC cases are sparsely represented. As a result, the generalizations drawn from these studies may not accurately pertain to HGEC. Herein, we comprehensively review the surgical treatment strategies for HGEC, with a particular focus on the impact of temperature-based therapies, minimally invasive approaches, and molecular subtypes. Our aim is to provide a solid basis for the individualized diagnosis and management of patients afflicted with this condition.

KEYWORDS

HGEC, surgical strategies, temperature-based therapies, minimally invasive approaches, molecular subtypes, individualized diagnosis, low-incidence cancer

PAPER SUBMITTED: 2026-11-13

PAPER REVISED: 2025-05-04

PAPER ACCEPTED: 2025-05-12

PUBLISHED ONLINE: 2026-04-12

DOI REFERENCE: https://doi.org/10.2298/TSCI2602087P

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THERMAL SCIENCE YEAR 2026, VOLUME 30, ISSUE No. 2, PAGES [1087 - 1096]

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SURGICAL STRATEGIES FOR HIGH-GRADE ENDOMETRIAL CANCER: TEMPERATURE-RELATED THERAPIES AND PROGNOSIS