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World J Obstet Gynecol. Aug 10, 2013; 2(3): 37-41
Published online Aug 10, 2013. doi: 10.5317/wjog.v2.i3.37
Published online Aug 10, 2013. doi: 10.5317/wjog.v2.i3.37
The general surgeon in inter-disciplinary gynaecological cancer care
Mercy Wakili Isichei, Bashiru Omeiza Ismaila, Department of Surgery, University of Jos and Jos University Teaching Hospital, 930001 Plateau State, Nigeria
Author contributions: Isichei MW designed and compiled the review article; Ismaila BO reviewed articles and performed final reading of the review.
Correspondence to: Dr. Mercy Wakili Isichei, Department of Surgery, University of Jos and Jos University Teaching Hospital, Box 745 Jos, 930001 Plateau State, Nigeria. mercyisichei@yahoo.com
Telephone: +234-73-610514 Fax: +234-73-460319
Received: September 13, 2012
Revised: April 3, 2013
Accepted: April 9, 2013
Published online: August 10, 2013
Revised: April 3, 2013
Accepted: April 9, 2013
Published online: August 10, 2013
Core Tip
Core tip: Gynaecologic cancers constitute a major cancer burden. The general surgeon’s role in inter-disciplinary gynaecological cancer differs between developed and developing countries. The increased sub-specialization in surgery in developed countries has obviated the need for the general surgeon in gynaecologic cancer care. In developing countries the general surgeon plays an essential but variable role, depending on the medical infrastructure and available manpower, which is usually limited in this setting. Interdisciplinary care is an emerging concept aimed at improving outcomes in cancer management and may be useful irrespective of the setting.