Endometrial Cancer - Long-Term Survival in Certified Cancer Centers and Non-Certified Hospitals: Comparative Analysis Based on a Large German Retrospective Cohort Study (WiZen).

ABSTRACT: Introduction Endometrial cancer is the most common malignant tumor of the female genital organs. In Germany, treatment is provided in both cancer centers certified by the German Cancer Society (Deutsche Krebsgesellschaft, DKG) and in non-certified hospitals. This study investigated whether treatment in DKG-certified centers leads to improved overall survival of patients with endometrial cancer. Materials and Methods Data from 11 legally independent German statutory health insurance (SHI) funds of the AOK were analyzed as well as data from four clinical cancer registries (CCR), resulting in inclusion of 30 102 AOK patients and 8190 registry patients with a diagnosis (incidental cases) of ICD-10-GM code C54 (malignant neoplasm of corpus uteri). For comparative survival analyses

SUBMITTER: Hansinger J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11444750 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature