Publications by Caroline A Merwarth

Publications by authors named "Caroline A Merwarth"

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Postchemotherapy surgery for germ cell tumors--what have we learned in 35 years?

Stephen B Riggs Earl F Burgess Kris E Gaston Caroline A Merwarth Derek Raghavan

Oncologist

May 2014

Postchemotherapy surgery for advanced testicular cancer has evolved over the last couple of decades. Patients with nonseminomatous germ cell tumors and residual retroperitoneal mass ≥1 cm should undergo postchemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND). For seminoma, RPLND is considered in those patients with masses ≥3 cm that are also positron emission tomography positive.

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- Caroline A Merwarth's research primarily focuses on the surgical management of germ cell tumors, particularly in the context of postchemotherapy interventions.
- Her notable work, "Postchemotherapy surgery for germ cell tumors--what have we learned in 35 years?", highlights the evolution and current best practices in surgical approaches for advanced testicular cancer patients, emphasizing the specific criteria for retroperitoneal lymph node dissection.
- The findings suggest a tailored approach based on tumor type and size, advocating for RPLND in certain patient populations to improve treatment outcomes and inform clinical decision-making.

Publications by authors named "Caroline A Merwarth"

Postchemotherapy surgery for germ cell tumors--what have we learned in 35 years?

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