Publications by authors named "Samuel Khiat"

Article Synopsis
  • The study investigates the effectiveness of a specialized E-Meeting for fertility preservation specialists to discuss complex oncofertility cases over a three-year period.
  • Since its launch in September 2016, 104 experts have participated, with 109 challenging cases submitted, primarily involving young female patients with an average age of 22.4 years.
  • The platform facilitated diverse expert strategies for patient care, improved practitioners' confidence in their plans, and highlighted the importance of collaborative communication among specialists to enhance patient management.
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Despite rectal cancer being unusual before 40, fertility preservation (FP) remains a major concern for these reproductive-age women. Treatment usually involves pelvic radiotherapy, neoadjuvant chemotherapy, and surgery of rectum and mesorectum resection, at high risk of impairing fertility in women with risks of premature ovarian failure and radio-induced uterus damage. To date, there is no consensus on FP strategy for rectal cancer.

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