Buciu Victor Bogdan, Șerban Denis Mihai, Novacescu Dorin, Tomescu Larisa, Ciurescu Sebastian, Nicolae Nicoleta, Ratiu Adrian, Rusu Elena Lavinia, Olariu Sebastian, Ionac Mihai, Sas Ioan
Doctoral School, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, E. Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Department of Obstetrics-Gynecology, Discipline of Obstetrics-Gynecology, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, E. Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
J Clin Med. 2025 Jun 6;14(12):4018. doi: 10.3390/jcm14124018.
Hereditary cancer syndromes such as BRCA1/2 and Lynch syndrome significantly increase the lifetime risk of ovarian, fallopian tube, and endometrial cancers. Risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy (RRSO) and hysterectomy are standard preventive strategies. Vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) has recently emerged as a minimally invasive, scarless alternative that may enhance patient acceptance while maintaining oncologic safety. This narrative review aims to synthesize the current evidence regarding the role of vNOTES in risk-reducing gynecologic surgery for women with hereditary cancer syndromes, focusing on surgical feasibility, technical considerations, oncologic safety, and patient-reported outcomes. A structured literature search was conducted in PubMed and Web of Science for studies published between January 2000 and April 2025, using terms related to vNOTES, prophylactic gynecologic surgery, BRCA mutations, and Lynch syndrome. Inclusion criteria focused on studies reporting outcomes of vNOTES in risk-reducing or oncologic contexts. A total of eight studies were included for qualitative synthesis. vNOTES has demonstrated technical feasibility and favorable surgical outcomes in risk-reducing procedures such as RRSO and hysterectomy in BRCA and Lynch syndrome carriers. Comparative studies report lower postoperative pain, faster recovery, and high patient satisfaction, with oncologic standards maintained through specimen containment, peritoneal inspection, and adherence to the SEE-FIM protocol. Limitations include the learning curve and restricted access to the upper abdomen, which may necessitate hybrid approaches in selected cases. vNOTES offers a promising, patient-centered surgical approach for hereditary cancer prevention, combining oncologic safety with enhanced recovery and cosmetic benefits. Further research is needed to standardize protocols, evaluate long-term outcomes, and define its role within broader personalized cancer prevention strategies.
BRCA1/2和林奇综合征等遗传性癌症综合征显著增加了卵巢癌、输卵管癌和子宫内膜癌的终生发病风险。降低风险的输卵管卵巢切除术(RRSO)和子宫切除术是标准的预防策略。阴道自然腔道内镜手术(vNOTES)最近已成为一种微创、无痕的替代方法,在保持肿瘤学安全性的同时,可能会提高患者的接受度。本叙述性综述旨在综合当前关于vNOTES在遗传性癌症综合征女性降低风险的妇科手术中作用的证据,重点关注手术可行性、技术考量、肿瘤学安全性和患者报告的结果。在PubMed和Web of Science中进行了结构化文献检索,以查找2000年1月至2025年4月期间发表的研究,使用了与vNOTES、预防性妇科手术、BRCA突变和林奇综合征相关的术语。纳入标准侧重于报告vNOTES在降低风险或肿瘤学背景下结果的研究。总共纳入了八项研究进行定性综合分析。vNOTES在BRCA和林奇综合征携带者的RRSO和子宫切除术等降低风险的手术中已证明具有技术可行性和良好的手术结果。比较研究报告术后疼痛较轻、恢复较快且患者满意度高,通过标本收纳、腹膜检查和遵循SEE-FIM方案维持了肿瘤学标准。局限性包括学习曲线以及对上腹部的操作受限,这可能在某些情况下需要采用混合手术方法。vNOTES为遗传性癌症预防提供了一种有前景的、以患者为中心的手术方法,将肿瘤学安全性与更快的恢复和美容效果相结合。需要进一步研究来规范手术方案、评估长期结果,并确定其在更广泛的个性化癌症预防策略中的作用。