[Sentinel node navigation surgery in uterine cancer].

The Clinical test of sentinel nodes (SNs) in uterine cancer began recently, especially endometrial cancer. In relation to cervical cancer, the detection rate of SN ranged anywhere between 15% to 100% and likewise the sensitivity rate varied from 66% to 100%. Due to these inconclusive results, the data cannot be reliably used for clinical study purposes. Meanwhile, it should be noted that endometrial cancer research has just begun. The tracer used for detection can be roughly classified into an isotope method and a dye method. The isotope method shows a better detection rate, but it can supplemented by using together with the dye method. In Japan, the most commonly reported radiopharmaceutical agent is technetium-99m-labeled phytic acid isotope and 1% isosulfan blue as the dye. In conducting cervical cancer studies, there are many reports of utilizing technetium-99m-labeled phytic acid isotope, injected into 4 different areas of the cervix. Regarding research conducted for endometrial cancer, experiments range from direct injection into the uterine body, injections into the cervix, and hysteroscopic injection. Due to ambiguity in the results, additional clinical testing is required to gather more data.