Identifying Risk Factors for Recurrence in Early-Stage Uterine Sarcoma Following Complete Surgical Resection - Takeaways - MDSpire

Identifying Risk Factors for Recurrence in Early-Stage Uterine Sarcoma Following Complete Surgical Resection

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  • Yukari Nagao

  • Akira Yokoi

  • Kosuke Yoshida

  • Masato Yoshihara

  • Satoshi Tamauchi

  • Nobuhisa Yoshikawa

  • Kaoru Niimi

  • Hiroaki Kajiyama

  • January 26, 2026

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    Uterine sarcomas represent 4%-9% of uterine malignancies, with prognosis varying significantly by histological type and disease stage.

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    The 5-year overall survival rates for low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma exceed 90%, while high-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma rates are only 32.6%.

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    Complete surgical resection is recommended for early-stage uterine sarcomas, but adjuvant therapy protocols remain undefined.

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    Recurrence risk factors include histological type, with uterine leiomyosarcoma showing particularly high recurrence rates even after complete resection.

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    This study aims to identify recurrence risk factors in stage I uterine sarcoma post-surgery to guide treatment decisions and improve outcomes.

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