Retroperitoneal sentinel lymph node biopsy using vNOTES in endometrial cancer patients with a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m 2 : a pilot multicenter case series by the Turkish gynecologic oncology group (TRSGO-SLN12)

Key Points

• This research explores the effectiveness of vNOTES for sentinel lymph node biopsy in obese endometrial cancer patients.
• Conducted as a multicenter pilot case series
• Included patients with a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m²
• Utilized vNOTES technique for retroperitoneal sentinel lymph node biopsy
• Demonstrated distinct benefits of vNOTES over traditional methods
• Highlighted improved outcomes for obese patients undergoing the procedure