Publications by authors named "Maxime Legros"
Article Synopsis
- FDG-PET/CT is a noninvasive imaging technique being studied for its effectiveness in managing high-risk endometrial cancer, specifically for assessing para-aortic lymph node involvement.
- A retrospective study analyzed data from 200 patients who underwent this imaging alongside para-aortic lymphadenectomy, revealing that FDG-PET/CT had a sensitivity of 61.8% and a specificity of 89.7% in detecting lymph node involvement, with sensitivity outperforming that of MRI.
- The study concludes that while FDG-PET/CT can provide useful information, it cannot replace para-aortic lymphadenectomy, and cases should be discussed in multidisciplinary meetings for better patient management, especially when isolated node involvement is suspected.
Laparoscopic adnexectomy under regional anaesthesia: It is possible!
J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod
September 2020
At present, the majority of laparoscopic operations are performed under general anaesthesia, as it controls surgical pain and improves patient comfort using pneumoperitoneum and the Trendelenburg position. However, some laparoscopic procedures, such as adnexectomies, can potentially be performed under epidural anaesthesia with a purposefully selected and motivated patient managed by prepared surgical and anaesthesia care teams working together effectively. This study reports the case of a 63-year-old female patient with major respiratory failure who underwent laparoscopic bilateral adnexectomies under epidural anaesthesia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Most gynecological residents or junior surgeons do not practice nor experience robotic surgery due to lack of access during residency or poor knowledge about this growing surgical technology. This study evaluated the feasibility and safety of a 3-half-day experiencing and training session for robot-assisted gynecological surgery designed for residents and fellows.
Materiel And Methods: This is a prospective, single-center observational study about a training course aimed at residents or fellows at the university teaching hospital of Limoges (France).
Aim: F-Fluorodeoxyglucose positron-emission tomography integrated with computed tomography (FDG PET-CT) is a non-invasive examination that could be helpful for the management of endometrial cancer. This study investigated the performance of FDG PET-CT in assessing para-aortic (PA) lymph-node involvement in high-risk endometrial cancer.
Materials And Methods: This was a retrospective, single-center study carried out between 2009 and 2018.