HOW DO UK GYNECOLOGISTS MANAGE ENDOMETRIAL CARCINOMA - A NATIONAL SURVEY

Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the management o f endometrial carcinoma in the United Kingdom (UK). Methods: Consultan t gynaecologists were sent an anonymous postal questionnaire requestin g information on investigation and management of endometrial carcinoma . Results: Completed questionnaires were received from 701 respondents (51% response). Most responders were general gynaecologists who saw l ess than five new cases of endometrial cancer annually; 98% of respond ents preferred surgical procedure for endometrial carcinoma was total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. There was a wide variation in dia gnostic investigations and radiotherapy practi ce.