A 38-year-old member asked:

Is it possible that a laparoscopy could miss uterine cancer?

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Dr. Samir Shakfehanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 64 years experience

Yes: Laparoscopy is not the way to go for endometrial cancer.

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Dr. John Geisleranswered

Gynecologic Oncology 29 years experience

Endometrial cancer: Laparoscopy is not used to diagnose uterine cancer. Uterine cancer is diagnosed by endometrial biopsy or d&c.

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