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Gynaecology
Audits 2010/11
The Surgical Management of Endometrial Cancer in NECN
Aim:
To audit compliance with national and regional guidelines on the management of newly
diagnosed endometrial cancer, including surgery performed; to determine rates of
laparoscopic hysterectomy and assess the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic surgical
staging in relation to outcomes in NICE guidelines. To determine what factors influence
the choice of endometrial cancer surgical staging.
Methodology:
This study is proposed to be a prospective, ongoing audit of the management of
endometrial cancer within NECN. This audit was agreed at the group meeting on
14/1/11 at which a draft proposal was presented. Group members provided feedback
on the proposal which has since been redrafted.
Action Plan:
This audit is yet to commence and concerns remain about the size of the dataset
required and who will have responsibility for the collection of data. It is anticipated the
audit may commence in 2012/13 and will be a prospective ongoing audit.
Audits 2011/12
 Ongoing audit on Ovarian Cancer Management across NECN – scope is
currently being developed