Asian Society of Gynecologic Oncology International Workshop 2018

J Gynecol Oncol. 2019 Mar;30(2):e39. doi: 10.3802/jgo.2019.30.e39. Epub 2019 Jan 14.

Abstract

The Asian Society of Gynecologic Oncology International Workshop 2018 on gynecologic oncology was held in the Ajou University Hospital, Suwon, Korea on the 24th to 25th August 2018. The workshop was an opportunity for Asian doctors to discuss the latest findings of gynecologic cancer, including cervical, ovarian, and endometrial cancers, as well as the future of fertility-sparing treatments, minimally invasive/radical/debulking surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. Clinical guidelines and position statement of Asian countries were presented by experts. Asian clinical trials for gynecologic cancers were reviewed and experts emphasized the point that original Asian study is beneficial for Asian patients. In Junior session, young gynecologic oncologists presented their latest research on gynecologic cancers.

Keywords: Antineoplastic Agents; Endometrial Neoplasms; Immunotherapy; Ovarian Neoplasms; Radiotherapy; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms.

Publication types

  • Congress

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Asia
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Female
  • Genital Neoplasms, Female / diagnosis
  • Genital Neoplasms, Female / genetics
  • Genital Neoplasms, Female / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Hyperthermia, Induced
  • Immunotherapy
  • Laparoscopy / methods
  • Papillomavirus Vaccines
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Societies, Medical

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Papillomavirus Vaccines