Philippine Journal of Gynecologic Oncology – Volume 17 No. 2 2020

PERSPECTIVE
Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Training in the Time of COVID-19 Pandemic
Ana Victoria V. Dy Echo, MD, MHPEd, FPOGS, FSGOP and Jennifer O. Madera, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP
ORIGINAL PAPERS
Health system analysis on the implementation of community cervical cancer screening program-comparison between urban and rural health system
Jay-Ar T. Sorreda, MD and Maria Lilibeth L. Sia Su, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP
Laparoscopic approach to comprehensive surgical staging for clinical stage I endometrial cancer: An institutional review of operative outcomes, costs and its clinical implications
Gladdy Maura G. Facun, MD, DPOGS, Renee Vina G. Sicam, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP, FPSGE and Doris R. Benavides, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP, FPSGE Incidence of HIV infection among cervical cancer patients in a tertiary government hospital from August 2019 – April 2020
Diorelle Rose G. Malaque, MD and Helen R. Amorin, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP
CASE REPORTS
Laparoscopic sentinel node biopsy in early endometrial cancer using indocyanine green: A report of the first two cases in the Philippines
Bernadette C. Yap, MD, Renee Vina G. Sicam, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP, FPSGE and Doris R. Benavides, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP, FPSGE
Familial Swyer Syndrome associated with mixed germ cell tumor: A case report
May B. David, MD and Carolyn R. Zalameda-Castro, MD, MSc, FPOGS, FSGOP Malignant transformation of a mature teratoma with cervical metastasis versus cervical carcinoma with ovarian metastasis versus synchronous tumors: A diagnostic dilemma
Ina Felize A. Ramajo, MD, Andrea M. Gaddi, MD, FPOGS, DSGOP, and Cynthia G. Gueco, MD, FPOGS
Philippine Journal of Gynecologic Oncology – Volume 17 No. 1 2020

EDITORIAL
Upended by the Unexpected: the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Gynecologic Cancer Care
Maria Lora. C. Tupas, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP
PRACTICE GUIDELINES
Society of Gynecologic Oncologists of the Philippines (Foundation), Inc. [SGOP] recommendations on the management of gynecologic malignancies in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic
Ana Victoria V. Dy Echo, MD, MHPEd, FPOGS, FSGOP, Jericho Thaddeus P. Luna, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP, Maria Julieta V. Germar, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP, Richard Ronald B. Cacho, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP, The Society of Gynecologic Oncologists of the Philippines, Inc (SGOP) Board of Trustees 2020
ORIGINAL PAPERS
Development of a quality-of-life assessment tool for patients diagnosed with gynecologic malignancies receiving radiation and/or chemotherapy in a tertiary hospital
Hannah Faye A. Magdoboy, MD and Concepcion D. Rayel, MD, MAHA, FPOGS, FSGOP
Clinical characteristics predictive of optimal primary cytoreduction in epithelial ovarian malignancy: A five-year retrospective study in a tertiary government hospital
Jehada-Inn U. Misuari-Alihuddin, MD, FPOGS, DSGOP, DPSCPC and Jericho Thaddeus P. Luna, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP
Survival outcome and prognostic significance of lower uterine segment involvement in early stage endometrioid endometrial carcinoma: A single institution study
Joan Kristel B. Abrenica, MD and Jennifer O. Madera, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP, FPSCPC
CASE REPORTS
Dermatomyositis as a paraneoplastic syndrome in high grade serous ovarian carcinoma: A case report and review of literature
Reya Andrea H. Hurtado, MD and Renee Vina G. Sicam, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP, FPSGE
Radiation: Cure or curse? A case report on radiation-induced endometrial cancer after cervical cancer treatment
Joan Kristel B. Abrenica, MD and Benjamin D. Cuenca, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP
Philippine Journal of Gynecologic Oncology – Volume 16 No. 2 2019

CURRENT COMMENTARY
Minimally Invasive Radical Hysterectomy: Is it the end of a journey just begun?
Renee Vina G. Sicam, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP, FPSGE
ORIGINAL STUDIES
Chemotherapy-related hematologic toxicities among elderly women with endometrial and ovarian cancer: A 10-year experience in a tertiary hospital
Maria Constancia Y. Wylengco, MD, FPOGS, DSGOP and Jericho Thaddeus P. Luna, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP
Tumor size as independent prognostic factor in stage IA endometrioid endometrial adenocarcinoma
Geminelle Y. Co, MD, FPOGS, DSGOP and Renee Vina G. Sicam, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP, FPSGE
Clinical profile and survival outcomes of Filipino women with uterine sarcoma: A 10-year retrospective cohort study in a tertiary government hospital
Celeste T. Zamuco-Francisco, MD, FPOGS, DSGOP and Carolyn R. Zalameda-Castro, MD, MSc, FPOGS, FSGOPO
CASE REPORTS
Cutaneous metastases: A rare primary presentation of cervical cancer recurrence
Marie Christine Valerie R. Mendoza, MD, FPOGS, DSGOP and Carolyn R. Zalameda-Castro, MD, MSc, FPOGS, FSGOP
Malignant mixed mullerian tumor of the cervix synchronous with ovarian clear cell carcinoma: First case reported
Bainary A. Macaurog, MD, DSGOP, FPOGS and Jericho Thaddeus P. Luna, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP
Proximal epithelioid sarcoma of the vulva: A case report and review of related Literature
Mark Q. Antonio, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP and Jean Anne B. Toral, MD, MSc
Philippine Journal of Gynecologic Oncology – Volume 16 No. 1 2019

ORIGINAL STUDIES
Knowledge, attitude and practices regarding cervical cancer, its screening and prevention, among Filipino women at the outpatient clinic in a tertiary hospital in the Philippines
Karen Therese S. Abalos, MD, and Jericho Thaddeus P. Luna, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP
Survival outcome and disease-free survival of locally advanced cervical cancer with CT-detected para-aortic lymph nodes
Joan Kristel B. Abrenica, MD, DPOGS and Jonalyn G. Bagadiong MD, MMHoA, FPOGS, FSGOP
Clinical characteristics and prognosis of young Filipino women ages 30 and below with endometrial cancer: A ten-year retrospective cohort study
Bainary A. Macaurog, MD, FPOGS and Jean Anne B. Toral, MD, MSc, FPOGS, FSGOP
CASE REPORTS
Synchronous primary cervical and fallopian tube carcinoma: A case report
Cecilia S. Cabanag, MD, and Jocelyn Z. Mariano, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP
Malignant acanthosis nigricans (MAN) in a patient with endometrial carcinoma
Gladdy Maura G. Facun, MD, DPOGS and Jericho Thaddeus P. Luna, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP
Small cell neuroendocrine tumor of the vagina: A case report
Nina Kriste P. Mendoza, MD, and Divina Ghea B. Mata-Carrillo, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP
Philippine Journal of Gynecologic Oncology – Volume 13 2016

Diagnostic Accuracy of Intraoperative Frozen Section in the Diagnosis of Ovarian Neoplasms in a Tertiary Training Hospital:A 10-Year Retrospective Report
Jimmy A. Billod, MD, FPOGS, DSGOP, FPSCPC; Efren J. Domingo, MD, PhD, FPOGS, FSGOP, FPSCPC, Nelson T. Geraldino, MD, MPH, MBAH
Overall Survival and Disease-Free Survival in Endometrial Cancer: A Single Institution Review
Dinah Marion A. Brazal, MD and Ricalynn B. Rivera, MD
Survival Outcome of Patients with Early Stage and Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer Who Underwent Radical Hysterectomy With or Without Lymph Node Dissection in a Tertiary Training Cancer Center: A 10-year Retrospective Cohort Study
Jimmy A. Billod, MD, FPOGS, DSGOP, FPSCPC and Maria Lilibeth L. Sia Su, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP, FPSCPC
The Blackhole : A Case Report on Vaginal Melanoma
Heysale G. Casalem MD and Grace Q. Madis, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP, FPSCPC
Ewing Sarcoma of the Vulva
Charlene M. Flores, MD and Filomena S. San Juan, MD, PhD, FPOGS, FSGOP, FPSCPC
Philippine Journal of Gynecologic Oncology – Volume 12 2015

Tumor Size, Depth of Myometrial Invasion, and Preoperative Histologic Grade as Prognostic Factors of Lymph Node Involvement In Endometrial Cancer: Analysis of Data
Jonalyn G. Bagadiong, MD, DPOGS and Irene M. Tagayuna, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP
Association of Risk Factors on Deep Venous Thrombosis Among Patients with Histologically Proven Gynecologic Malignancy and Preoperatively Assessed To Have Ovarian Malignancy
Quenny Michelle Dyan A. Alas, MD, DPOGS and Filomena S. San Juan, MD, PhD, FPOGS, FSGOP
Prevalence of Lymphocyst Formation Among Gynecologic Malignancy Patients Undergoing Pelvic Lymphadenectomy at a Tertiary Hospital
Maria Lilibeth L. Sia Su, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP; Leovigildo L. Comia, MD, FPOGS;Ana Victoria V. Dy Echo, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP; Rommel A. Garcia, MD, FPOGS, DSGOP and Ronald R. Latap, MD, DPOGS
Placental Site Trophoblastic Tumor, a Rare Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Jimmy A. Billod, MD, DPOGS and Elizabeth K. Jacinto, MD, FPOGS, FPSSTD
Leiomyosarcoma of the Cervix in Association with Pregnancy: A Case Report
Quenny Michelle Dyan A. Alas, MD, DPOGS and Carolyn R. Zalameda-Castro, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP
Early and Late Stage Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix: Experience with Docetaxel-Oxaliplatin and Radiation
Ronald R. Latap, MD, DPOGS and Efren J. Domingo, MD, PhD, FPOGS, FSGOP
Philippine Journal of Gynecologic Oncology – Volume 11 2014

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia in a Patient with Advanced Adenosquamous Carcinoma
Marie Aleli R. De Castro-Malig, MD, FSGOP, FPOGS
Gynecologic Malignancy in a Post-Renal Transplant Patient: Considerations and Management Dilemmas
Victoria N. Sy-Fernando, MD, FSGOP, FPOGS
Primary Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma of the Cervix
Mary Evangeline Villa-Mercado, MD, FSGOP, FPOGS
The Health-Related Quality of Life Survey of Cervical Cancer Patients Before, During and After Pelvic External Beam Radiotherapy Concurrent with Weekly Cisplatin in a Tertiary Care Government Hospital: A Preliminary Report
Rommel A. Garcia, MD; Merlind M. Montinola – Morales, MD and Lilibeth L. Sia Su, MD, FSGOP, FPOGS
Treatment Outcome After Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) for Pre-Malignant Cervical Lesions: A Five Year Review in a Tertiary Care Government Hospital
Ma. Margarita M. Montecillo, MD and Lilibeth L. Sia Su, MD, FSGOP, FPOGS
The Utility of Performing Appendectomy in Patients Who Underwent Laparotomy for a Mucinous Tumor of the Ovary
Ana Bella S. Juan-Cristobal, MD; Rene V. Sotto, MD, FSGOP, FPOGS and Elsie I. Callos, MD
Philippine Journal of Gynecologic Oncology – Volume 10 Part One 2013

The Role of C-erb B-2 in Predicting the MalignantTransformation of Complete Hydatidiform Moles: Final Report
Satrina Rica A. Perez-Castillo, MD; and Margaret Joyce A. Cristi-Limson, MD, Agnes D. Soriano-Estrella, MD, MHPEd
Long-Term Prognosis and Risk Factors for Recurrence Among Patients with Borderline Epithelial Ovarian Tumors in a Tertiary Hospital – A Local Experience
Angelito D. Magno, MD, Jean Anne B. Toral, MD, MSc
Treatment Outcome After Cold Knife Conization for Pre-Malignant CervicalLesions: A Five Year Review in a Tertiary Care Government Hospital
Rommel A. Garcia, MD and Maria Lilibeth L. Sia Su, MD
Philippine Journal of Gynecologic Oncology – Volume 10 Part Two 2013

Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Bartholin’s Gland: Is Inguinal Lymphadenectomy Always Necessary
Jennifer O. Madera, MD; Rey H. de los Reyes, MD, MHSA and Benjamin D. Cuenca, MD
Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma of the Vulva: Posing a Therapeutic Dilemma
Aileen P. Tomboc, MD; Benjamin D. Cuenca, MD and Rey H. de los Reyes, MD, MHSA
Fertility – Sparing Surgery for Uterine Rupture in a Young Patientwith Choriocarcinoma
Gody Magnolia S. Albito, MD and Agnes D. Soriano-Estrella, MD, MHPEd
Philippine Journal of Gynecologic Oncology – Volume 9 2012

Tumor Ploidy in Epithelial Ovarian Tumors: A Preliminary Report
Jericho Thaddeus P. Luna, MD; Penny Anne G. Gatiera, MD; Margarita M. Montecillo, MD; Leedah L. Ranola, MD; Marie A. Andal, MD and Efren J. Domingo, MD, PhD
A Five Year Review of the Local Experience on the Response and Outcome of Treatment with Single Agent Carboplatin as an Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Patients with Epithelial Ovarian Carcinoma
Grace Q. Quirapas-Madis MD and Jean Anne B. Toral, MD
Validity of Nutrition Risk Screening (NRS 2002) as a Nutrition Screening Tool in Ovarian Cancer Patients at a Tertiary Hospital
Mariel S. Nevado-Gammad, MD and Jericho Thaddeus P. Luna, MD
Spontaneous Pregnancy Following Surgery and Chemotherapy for Mixed Germ Cell Tumor of the Ovary in a 29 year old: A Case Report
Jaycee Almaria, MD; Nephtali N. Gorgonio, MD and Patricia Luna-Sun, MD
Successful Pregnancy Following Radical Vaginal Trachelectomy for Early Stage Cervical Carcinoma
Gene Ann A. Oriño-De la Cruz, MD; Carol Marjorie Pacioles-Flavier, MD; Darleen SanJose-Estuart, MD and Jericho Thaddeus P. Luna, MD
Philippine Journal of Gynecologic Oncology – Volume 8 2011

Management of Troublesome Sites in Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia
Stephanie Fay S. Cagayan, MD
Peritonectomy in the Management of Pseudomyxoma peritonei Arising from Ovarian Mucinous Tumors: A Case Series
Helen R. Amorin, MD and Jericho Thaddeus P. Luna MD
The Accuracy of Grayscale Transabdominal Pelvic Ultrasonography in Detecting Para-aortic and Pelvic Lymphadenopathies in Endometrial Carcinoma
Alvigail Chua-dela Cruz, MD and Leovigildo L. Comia, Jr., MD
Primary Endodermal Sinus Tumor of the Vulva: A Case Report
Deborah A. Saguil, MD and Lili Mae T. Cole, MD
Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor of the Ovary: A Case Report
Anna Katrina I. Sobritchea, MD and Jericho Thaddeus P. Luna, MD
Radical Vaginal Trachelectomy: The First Local Experience
Jaynet de Castro-Tan, MD and Jericho Thaddeus P. Luna, MD
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