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Authors

  • Greta Dreyer University of Pretoria

Abstract

Guidelines are written to be followed and to aid the effective, structured and uniform treatment of patients. Staging systems also aim to stratify and group patients and to instruct therapeutic approaches. We should welcome and adopt these new developments, but not without the necessary scrutiny and criticism. In this journal issue, we publish the newly revised FIGO staging for endometrial cancer, and one of the international members of our editorial board reflects and comments on the changes. Endometrial cancer is often detected and managed by generalist gynaecologists. It is mandatory that the correct staging be adopted by everyone who treats these patients. The commentary includes an interesting discussion on the debate about lymph node assessment in endometrial cancer, and probably accurately reflects the position of the academic units in our country.

Author Biography

  • Greta Dreyer, University of Pretoria
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology University of Pretoria

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Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2010)

Section

Editorial

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South African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology (SAJGO) Copyright is held by South African Society of Gynaecologic Oncology (SASGO). Copyright of the articles is held by the authors. The work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial Works 4.0 South Africa License (CC BY NC). Material submitted for publication in the SAJGO is accepted provided it has not been published elsewhere. The SAJGO does not hold itself responsible for statements made by the authors. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors. They do no purport to reflect the opinions or views of SASGO or its members.