Publications by authors named "Andrew A Durden"
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- * A study analyzed data from 123 patients with early-stage vulvar SCC, finding that 85% of them had associated precursor lesions at the surgical margin, which increased the risk of recurrence.
- * The presence of a precursor lesion at the surgical margin indicated a higher risk of cancer recurrence, suggesting that patients with these findings should undergo closer monitoring and may need further treatment in the future.
Sertoli-Leydig tumor and DICER1 gene mutation: A case series and literature review.
J Obstet Gynaecol Res
July 2024
Objective: Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors (SLCTs) are rare neoplasms occurring in young women with 60% associated with DICER1 mutations. This is only the second published case series of patients with SLCTs with associated DICER1 gene alterations. DICER1 syndrome is a rare inherited tumor-susceptibility syndrome affecting organs such as the ovaries.
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- * A UK-based survey found that 86.5% of surgeons experienced discomfort in the last year, significantly impacting their personal lives and career decisions due to the physical demands of their work.
- * While robotic surgery is identified as a potential solution to reduce MSD rates, further research and policy development are essential to safeguard the well-being of healthcare workers.