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OBJECTIVE: Laser vaporization is less invasive than conization for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). The outcome of laser vaporization for CIN is empirically known to depend on the colposcopic findings, especially localization of the lesion. In this study, we sought to identify factors involved in the outcome of laser vaporization. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We retrospectively investigated 290 cases of CIN (CIN2, n = 180; CIN3, n = 110) treated with laser evaporation at Nishikawa Women's Health Clinic between 2018 and 2021. All treatments were performed using a carbon dioxide laser under either colposcopic vision (n = 172) or direct vision using a vaginal speculum (n = 118). Risk factors were statistically examined for cure rate after treatment. RESULTS: Multivariate analysis using a logistic regression model identified independent factors affecting the success of treatment to be high-risk human papillomavirus infection status preoperatively, CIN grade, presence of CIN lesions at the periphery of the cervix, and the surgical method used. Colposcopy-guided laser vaporization reduced the risk of treatment failure by 84% (odds ratio 0.16, 95% confidence interval 0.06-0.46; p = 0.001) compared with direct vision using a vaginal speculum. For lesions at the periphery of the cervix, most of the treatment failures were in the group that was not guided by colposcopy (p = 0.031). CONCLUSION: The presence of a peripheral CIN lesion was suggested to be a risk factor for treatment failure. Laser vaporization under colposcopic vision is recommended for treatment of peripheral CIN lesions.

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Vaginal trachelectomy, which involves resecting the cervix and its parametrium, is a fertility-sparing option for the treatment of early-stage cervical cancer. Although no consensus has been reached on whether simple or radical trachelectomy is preferable, the vaginal approach is typically avoided for tumors larger than 2 cm due to concerns about recurrence. However, some evidence suggests that fertility preservation may still be viable for select patients with larger tumors. This case report describes a woman with bulky cervical cancer who wished to preserve her fertility. After undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) and vaginal radical trachelectomy (VRT), she achieved a favorable oncological and perinatal outcome, successfully giving birth to a near-full-term baby. The report outlines the patient's management before, during, and after the procedure, including perinatal care. While careful selection of candidates is crucial, accumulating case reports and future trials are expected to shed more light on this treatment approach.

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AIM: The importance of human papillomavirus (HPV) co-testing using physician-, self-, and urine-collected samples to predict cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) grade 1-2 prognoses has not been previously reported. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate outcomes of patients with CIN 1-2 who simultaneously underwent physician-, self-, and urine-collection sampling tests. METHODS: This study was conducted in Japan between October 2019 and November 2022 and examined the proportion of cases with CIN 1-2 progressions, the percentage of cases with persistent CIN 1-2, and the outcome differences according to the results of physician-, self-, and urine-sampling tests. RESULTS: There were 105 and 59 CIN 1 and 2 cases, respectively, with progression or persistence in 27 (29.3%) and 21 (50.0%) cases, respectively. The median follow-up was 20 and 12 months, respectively. Progression and persistence of CIN 1 were significantly associated with HPV-positive physician- and self-collected samples. No significant difference was observed between cases with CIN 2 who had HPV-positive and HPV-negative results using any sampling method. CONCLUSIONS: Physician- and self-testing for HPV are crucial for predicting disease progression risk in CIN 1 cases. Future research with an extended observation period and consideration of the progression risks is warranted.

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Neoantigens arising from somatic mutations are tumor specific and induce antitumor host T cell responses. However, their sequences are individual specific and need to be identified for each patient for therapeutic applications. Here, we present a proteogenomic approach for neoantigen identification, named Neoantigen Selection using a Surrogate Immunopeptidome (NESSIE). This approach uses an autologous wild-type immunopeptidome as a surrogate for the tumor immunopeptidome and allows human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-agnostic identification of both HLA class I (HLA-I) and HLA class II (HLA-II) neoantigens. We demonstrate the direct identification of highly immunogenic HLA-I and HLA-II neoantigens using NESSIE in patients with colorectal cancer and endometrial cancer. Fresh or frozen tumor samples are not required for analysis, making it applicable to many patients in clinical settings. We also demonstrate tumor prevention by vaccination with selected neoantigens in a preclinical mouse model. This approach may benefit personalized T cell-mediated immunotherapies.

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This study examined the risk of intrauterine infection associated with radical trachelectomy (RT) in early-stage cervical cancer patients. This procedure preserves fertility but is linked to increased risk of intrauterine infection due to cervical defects during pregnancy. DNA was extracted from the formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) placental specimens of 23 pregnant post-RT patients and 16S rRNA gene sequencing was used for bacterial identification. The prevalence of Lactobacillus crispatus and Burkholderia stabilis was significantly higher in the non-chorioamnionitis group. In contrast, alpha diversity analysis using the PD index showed significantly higher diversity in the chorioamnionitis group (P = 0.04). The demonstrated relationship between chorioamnionitis and microbial diversity affirms the importance of controlling the genital bacterial flora in pregnancies following RT.

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OBJECTIVE: Complete resection is the curative treatment choice for recurrent gynecological malignancies. Laterally extended endopelvic resection (LEER) is an effective surgical salvage therapy for lateral recurrence. However, when a recurrent tumor occupies the ischial spine and sacrum, LEER is not indicated, and surgical salvage therapy is abandoned. Theoretically, complete resection of such a tumor is possible by additional pelvic bone resection along with the standard LEER. Nevertheless, owing to the anatomical complexities of the beyond-LEER procedure, 2 major issues should be solved: sciatic nerve injury and tumor disruption during pelvic bone amputation. To overcome these technical challenges, we applied a multidirectional beyond-LEER approach, a novel salvage surgical procedure, with an aim of demonstrating its technical feasibility. METHODS: We created a simulation model of a laterally recurrent tumor that occupied the right ischial spine and sacrum in a Thiel-embalmed cadaver. RESULTS: Multidirectional approaches, including laparoscopic, perineal, and dorsal phases, were safely applied. We laparoscopically marked the L4-L5-S1 complex and S2 nerve with different colored tapes, and by pulling them out into a dorsal surgical field, the sciatic nerve was safely preserved. The dissection lines of the multidirectional approaches were aligned using tapes as landmarks, and complete tumor clearance without tumor disruption was accomplished. By following the cadaveric training, the first laparoscopic-assisted beyond-LEER procedure was successfully performed in a patient with recurrent ovarian cancer. CONCLUSION: Using a Thiel-embalmed cadaver, we demonstrated the technical feasibility of a sciatic nerve-preserved beyond-LEER procedure, which was successfully performed in a patient with recurrent ovarian cancer.

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BACKGROUND/AIM: This study evaluated the association between programmed cell death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) and prognosis in patients with cervical cancer treated with postoperative radiation and the impact of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) on this association. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Immunohistochemical analysis was performed on biopsy specimens from 42 patients who did not receive NAC and from paired samples before (biopsies) and after (resected tissues) chemotherapy from 46 patients who received NAC to determine the association of PD-L1 with radiotherapy outcomes. RESULTS: In the non-NAC group, patients with ≥10% PD-L1-expressing tumor cells prior to treatment had better recurrence-free survival (RFS) than those with <10% PD-L1-expressing tumor cells (p=0.001). In the NAC group, RFS was significantly lower (p=0.005) in the group with a ≥5% reduction of PD-L1 expression in tumor cells after chemotherapy than in those with <5% reduction. In multivariate analysis, only PD-L1 expression (non-NAC group) and the change in PD-L1 expression (NAC group) were associated with RFS. CONCLUSION: Low PD-L1 expression in a cervical tumor prior to treatment was identified as a risk factor for a poor outcome after postoperative radiotherapy. Furthermore, NAC induces an immunological shift that reduces PD-L1 levels in tumor cells, thereby negatively impacting treatment outcomes.

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The bicellular tight junction molecule cingulin (CGN) binds to microtubules in centrosomes. Furthermore, CGN contributes to the tricellular tight junction (tTJ) proteins lipolysis-stimulated lipoprotein receptor (LSR) and tricellulin (TRIC). CGN as well as LSR decreased during the malignancy of endometrioid endometrial cancer (EEC). Although tTJ protein LSR is involved in the malignancy of some cancers, including EEC, the role of CGN is unknown. In this study, we investigated the roles of CGN with tTJ proteins in human EEC cells by using the CGN-overexpressing EEC cell line Sawano. In 2D cultures, CGN was colocalized with LSR and TRIC at tTJ or at γ-tubulin-positive centrosomes. In immunoprecipitation with CGN antibodies, CGN directly bound to LSR, TRIC, and β-tubulin. Knockdown of CGN by the siRNA decreased the epithelial barrier and enhanced cell proliferation, migration and invasion, as well as knockdown of LSR. In the Sawano cells cocultured with normal human endometrial stromal cells, knockdown of CGN decreased expression of LSR and TRIC via MAPK and AMPK pathways. In 2.5D cultures, knockdown of CGN induced the formation of abnormal cysts and increased the permeability of FD-4 to the lumen. In 2D and 2.5D cultures, treatment with β-estradiol with or without EGF or TGF-β decreased CGN expression and the epithelial permeability barrier and enhanced cell migration, and pretreatment with EW7197+AG1478, U0126 or an anti-IL-6 antibody prevented this. In conclusion, CGN, with tTJ proteins might suppress the malignancy of human EEC and its complex proteins are sensitive to estrogen and growth factors derived from stromal cells.

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New robot models, such as hinotori™, da Vinci SP™, and Hugo™, have been introduced in Japan. This study examined the surgical outcomes of these models in patients from the initial stages of their introduction to the present day.We retrospectively reviewed 36 patients with endometrial cancer or benign gynecologic disease, who underwent robotic hysterectomy using da Vinci SP™, hinotori™, or Hugo™ between March 2023 and March 2024.Robotic hysterectomy was performed using hinotori™ in 10 patients, da Vinci SP™ in 16 patients, and Hugo™ in 10 patients. No significant differences were observed in the characteristics of the patients subjected to surgery using these models. The total operative time was 123.0 min (93-144 min) for hinotori™, 95.0 min (79-165 min) for da Vinci SP™, and 98.5 min (74-177 min) for Hugo™. The total operative time of hinotori™ was significantly longer than that of the other two models (p = 0.031). No differences were observed among the robot systems with respect to complications during or after surgery and the intensity of postoperative pain.Differences in the surgical time were noted depending on the model used. It has been proven that surgeons who are already proficient in performing robotic surgery with da Vinci Xi™ can safely perform surgeries with the new models.

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Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the feasibility and outcomes of two robotic hysterectomy (da Vinci Xi™ vs. da Vinci SP™) systems without lymph node dissection in patients with early-stage endometrial cancer, and assess the postoperative recurrence rate and overall survival of patients. Methods: A retrospective review of 84 patients who underwent robotic hysterectomy for endometrial cancer (stage 1A) was conducted. Surgical procedures, patient characteristics, intraoperative measures, and postoperative outcomes were statistically analyzed. A single gynecologist performed all surgeries. Results: Patient characteristics, average age, and body mass index showed no significant differences between the two models. The total operative time was significantly shorter with da Vinci SP™. Recurrence was identified in only one patient operated on with da Vinci Xi™. All patients were alive during analysis, with a median overall survival of 38 and 9 months for da Vinci Xi™ and da Vinci SP™, respectively. Conclusions: Robotic hysterectomy without lymph node dissection appears to be a safe and effective approach for patients with early-stage endometrial cancer. The da Vinci SP offers the advantage of shorter operative times than the da Vinci Xi™. These findings support the consideration of robotic surgery as a viable option for selected patients.

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The application of deep learning algorithms to predict the molecular profiles of various cancers from digital images of hematoxylin and eosin (H&E)-stained slides has been reported in recent years, mainly for gastric and colon cancers. In this study, we investigated the potential use of H&E-stained endometrial cancer slide images to predict the associated mismatch repair (MMR) status. H&E-stained slide images were collected from 127 cases of the primary lesion of endometrial cancer. After digitization using a Nanozoomer virtual slide scanner (Hamamatsu Photonics), we segmented the scanned images into 5397 tiles of 512 × 512 pixels. The MMR proteins (PMS2, MSH6) were immunohistochemically stained, classified into MMR proficient/deficient, and annotated for each case and tile. We trained several neural networks, including convolutional and attention-based networks, using tiles annotated with the MMR status. Among the tested networks, ResNet50 exhibited the highest area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) of 0.91 for predicting the MMR status. The constructed prediction algorithm may be applicable to other molecular profiles and useful for pre-screening before implementing other, more costly genetic profiling tests.

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A 31-year-old female sought termination of pregnancy due to a fetal body stalk anomaly diagnosed at 18 weeks of gestation. Despite an anterior placenta previa, successful vaginal delivery occurred. However, placental adhesion over a previous cesarean scar occurred, and part of the placenta could not be removed. Immediate postpartum bleeding prompted imaging studies, revealing extravasation from adherent placental remnants. Uterine artery embolization (UAE) provided initial hemostasis, but recurrent bleeding necessitated re-embolization. Although conservative treatment was initially pursued, significant hematuria prompted reevaluation, revealing extensive uterine wall and bladder penetration. Surgical intervention with total hysterectomy and partial bladder resection was performed, leading to the successful recovery of bladder function following surgical repair. While this case achieved a positive outcome, there is a potential for permanent urinary dysfunction if lesions are more extensive. While achieving a conservative cure is ideal, it is essential to assess the timing for opting for surgical intervention.

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Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome (HBOC) resulting from pathogenic variants of BRCA1 or BRCA2 is the most common and well-documented hereditary tumor. Although founder variants have been identified in population-based surveys in various countries, the types of variants are not uniform across races and regions. Recently, the Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization (ToMMo) released whole-genome sequence data including approximately 54,000 individuals from the general population of the Tohoku area in Japan. We analyzed these data and comprehensively identified the prevalence of BRCA1/2 pathogenic and truncating variants. We believe that an accurate understanding of the unique distribution and characteristics of pathogenic BRCA1/2 variants in Japan through this analysis will enable better surveillance and intervention for HBOC patients, not only in Japan but also worldwide.

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It is known that there are abnormalities of tight junction functions, cell migration and mitochondrial metabolism in human endometriosis and endometrial carcinoma. In this study, we investigated the effects of growth factors and their inhibitors on the epithelial permeability barrier, cell migration and mitochondrial metabolism in 2D and 2.5D cultures of human endometrioid endometrial carcinoma Sawano cells. We also investigated the changes of bicellular and tricellular tight junction molecules and ciliogenesis induced by these inhibitors. The growth factors TGF-β and EGF affected the epithelial permeability barrier, cell migration and expression of bicellular and tricellular tight junction molecules in 2D and 2.5D cultures of Sawano cells. EW-7197 (a TGF-β receptor inhibitor), AG1478 (an EGFR inhibitor) and SP600125 (a JNK inhibitor) affected the epithelial permeability barrier, cell migration and mitochondrial metabolism and prevented the changes induced by TGF-β and EGF in 2D and 2.5D cultures. EW-7197 and AG1478 induced ciliogenesis in 2.5D cultures. In conclusion, TGF-β and EGF promoted the malignancy of endometrial cancer via interplay among the epithelial permeability barrier, cell migration and mitochondrial metabolism. EW-7197 and AG1478 may be useful as novel therapeutic treatments options for endometrial cancer.

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BACKGROUND/AIM: Clear cell carcinoma is a prevalent histological type of ovarian cancer in East Asia, particularly in Japan, known for its resistance to chemotherapeutic agents and poor prognosis. ARID1A gene mutations, commonly found in ovarian clear cell carcinoma (OCCC), contribute to its pathogenesis. Recent data revealed that the ARID1A mutation is related to better outcomes of cancer immunotherapy. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the immunotherapy treatment susceptibility of OCCC bearing ARID1A mutations. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Expression of ARID1A was analyzed using western blotting in ovarian cancer cell lines. OCCC cell lines JHOC-9 and RMG-V were engineered to overexpress NY-ESO-1, HLA-A*02:01, and ARID1A. Sensitivity to chemotherapy and T cell receptor-transduced T (TCR-T) cells specific for NY-ESO-1 was assessed in ARID1A-restored cells compared to ARID1A-deficient wild-type cells. RESULTS: JHOC-9 cells and RMG-V cells showed no expression of ARID1A protein. Overexpression of ARID1A in JHOC-9 and RMG-V cells did not impact sensitivity to gemcitabine. While ARID1A overexpression decreased sensitivity to cisplatin in RMG-V cells, it had no such effect in JHOC-9 cells. ARID1A overexpression reduced the reactivity of NY-ESO-1-specific TCR-T cells, as observed by the IFNγ ESLIPOT assay. CONCLUSION: Cancer immunotherapy is an effective approach to target ARID1A-deficient clear cell carcinoma of the ovary.

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Uterine metastases from extragenital sites are rare. We present a case of a woman who had undergone surgery for small intestinal cancer and subsequently developed metastases in her left ovary and uterus. A nulliparous woman in her 50s underwent laparoscopic partial small bowel resection with lymph node dissection for small intestinal cancer. Five months later, computed tomography (CT) revealed a left ovarian tumor and ascites. She underwent bilateral adnexectomy and adjuvant chemotherapy, and the ovarian tumor was diagnosed as a small intestinal cancer metastasis. Two years after the small intestinal cancer surgery, a positron emission tomography (PET)-CT scan revealed a uterine accumulation. Cervical cytology was negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy. Endometrial histology showed an adenocarcinoma of the uterus. The patient underwent total abdominal hysterectomy followed by adjuvant chemotherapy. Histopathology and immunohistochemistry of the uterine tumor revealed that it was a metastasis of small intestinal cancer (Cytokeratin 7 [CK7] [-], Cytokeratin 20 [CK20] [+], Special AT-Rich Sequence-Binding Protein 2 [SATB2] [+], Paired Box Gene 2 [PAX2] [-], and estrogen receptor [ER] [-]). In patients with cancer, histopathology and immunohistochemistry are important for distinguishing between primary and metastatic tumors and for guiding the choice of treatment.

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A uteroperitoneal fistula (UPF) is a rare disorder that can lead to infertility and has never been reported. UPFs can cause infertility and perinatal complications. A 34-year-old woman (gravida 0) with a history of three gynecological surgeries using a uterine manipulator was diagnosed with a UPF using hysteroscopy and hysterosalpingography. She underwent laparoscopic uterine repair as an infertility treatment. The uterine perforation may have been caused by uterine manipulator insertion or suture failure in the myometrium during her previous laparoscopic myomectomy and cystectomy procedures. The UPF disappeared after the current surgical treatment. The complications of UPFs include infection, infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and uterine rupture. We expected that the presence of a fistula would increase the risk of impaired fertilization, implantation failure, and ectopic pregnancy. This case report contributes valuable insights into the diagnosis of UPFs and their laparoscopic repair.

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Abstract

Background

Endometrial cancer (EC) is one of the leading causes of cancer death among women and early detection is crucial for its successful treatment. We previously showed that cytological examination combined with genetic analysis using liquid-based cytology (LBC) samples improved the diagnostic sensitivity of EC.

Methods

Among 218 individuals who underwent endometrial screening by LBC, 208 samples were analysed by cancer-panel sequencing. Excluding 13 samples with low sequence coverage, we further analysed 195 samples.

Results

Among the 195 women analysed, 39 and 15 were eventually shown to suffer from malignant endometrial and non-endometrial neoplasms, respectively. Driver mutation(s) were found in nine of the 15 cytology-negative patients with endometrial malignancy, corroborating that combination of cytological and genetic analyses should increase the sensitivity of the diagnosis of malignant endometrial neoplasms. Importantly, driver alterations were found in 32 of 125 women without malignant or premalignant diseases, which raises caution for the interpretation of genetic alterations detected in the endometrial samples. Comparison between the driver mutations in the 32 subjects and those in the 29 endometrial malignancies unveiled that the number of mutations and mutations in PTEN, CTNNB1, and TP53 may be applied for the assessment and prediction of development of EC.

Conclusions

The genetic analysis combined with liquid-based cytology is useful to improve the diagnostic sensitivity of endometrial neoplasms. However, caution must be taken when cancer-associated mutation(s) are detected in the genetic analysis. Further investigation may clarify the risk of malignant endometrial neoplasms in women with driver mutation(s).

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Early diagnosis is essential for the safer perinatal management of placenta accreta spectrum (PAS). We used transcriptome analysis to investigate diagnostic maternal serum biomarkers and the mechanisms of PAS development. We analyzed eight formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded placental specimens from two placenta increta and three placenta percreta cases who underwent cesarean hysterectomy at Sapporo Medical University Hospital between 2013 and 2019. Invaded placental regions were isolated from the uterine myometrium and RNA was extracted. The transcriptome difference between normal placenta and PAS was analyzed by microarray analysis. The PAS group showed markedly decreased expression of placenta-specific genes such as LGALS13 and the pregnancy-specific beta-1-glycoprotein (PSG) family. Term enrichment analysis revealed changes in genes related to cellular protein catabolic process, female pregnancy, autophagy, and metabolism of lipids. From the highly dysregulated genes in the PAS group, we investigated the expression of PSG family members, which are secreted into the intervillous space and can be detected in maternal serum from the early stage of pregnancy. The gene expression level of PSG6 in particular was progressively decreased from placenta increta to percreta. The PSG family, especially PSG6, is a potential biomarker for PAS diagnosis.

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OBJECTIVE: To examine the prevalence trends of minimally invasive hysterectomy for benign indications in Japan and investigate regional disparities. STUDY DESIGN: A retrospective cohort and ecological study using "The National Database of Health Insurance Claims and Specific Health Checkups of Japan (NDB) Open Data". SETTING: Nationwide Japan. PATIENTS: Individuals who underwent hysterectomy for benign indications from 2014 to 2020. INTERVENTIONS: Trend analysis of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) rates through laparoscopic hysterectomies (LH) and robotic-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomies (RA-LH) at the national and prefecture levels. Examination of regional factors contributing to the disparity in MIS implementation rates by second medical service area (SMSA). RESULTS: The number of LH has increased from 16,016 in 2014 to 27,755 in 2020. The nationwide MIS hysterectomy rate increased from 29% in 2014 to 55% in 2020 (p less than 0.001). More than 50% of hysterectomies have been performed as MIS since 2019. There was an increasing trend in MIS rates in all age groups. All prefectures except one showed a significant upward trend (p less than 0.05) in the MIS rates, but MIS rates varied widely (23-84%). In a multivariable model, the MIS was more likely to be performed in the SMSAs in western Japan (p = 0.011), in the SMSAs where the number of laparoscopy-qualified gynecologists is 5-10 (p = 0.013), and 11 or higher (p less than 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: This study reveals a shift towards minimally invasive surgery (MIS) in total hysterectomy procedures in Japan. However, significant disparities in the prevalence of MIS hysterectomy exist, potentially influenced by the number of laparoscopy-qualified gynecologists.

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OBJECTIVE: This study aims to evaluate the endocrine differences among polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) phenotypes in Japanese women. METHODS: 118 Japanese women that we diagnosed with PCOS agreed to be included in the study. The study group was classified into the following four phenotypes: A) hyperandrogenism (HA); ovulatory disorder (OvD) and polycystic ovary morphology (PCOM); B) HA and OvD; C) HA and PCOM; and D) OvD and PCOM. We also recruited 66 healthy Japanese women to the study as control participants. Age, body mass index, androgens, luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, and insulin resistance index were evaluated and compared. RESULTS: The proportions of phenotypes A, B, C, and D were 57/120 (47.5%), 4/120 (3.3%), 13/120 (10.8%), and 46/120 (38.3%), respectively. The proportion of phenotype B was too small; therefore, phenotypes A and B were grouped as classical PCOS for intergroup comparisons. The luteinizing hormone/follicle-stimulating hormone ratio in the classical PCOS group was higher than that in the phenotype D group (P < 0.001). Androgen concentrations in the phenotype D group were significantly lower than those in the other groups (P < 0.01). Phenotype D was more common in lean women with PCOS. The surrogate marker of insulin resistance (homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR)) was not different irrespective of PCOS and its phenotypes. CONCLUSION: Except for androgens, endocrine differences by PCOS phenotype are not evident, suggesting that diversity among patients with PCOS is relatively low in Japanese women.

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Patients with a history of cesarean section and a highly adherent bladder may have difficulty in bladder dissection and may suffer damage. It may also be difficult to orient the patient for repair in the event of damage. In such cases, dissection from the side between the bladder and cervix is a good way to avoid complication. This video reviews the steps of the HUBB technique procedure, provides tips and tricks for performing a successful adhesiolysis, and illustrates the procedure's adaptability. The first is the identification of the uterine artery and its position. Step2, a Laparoscopic retrovesical lower uterine segment bypass is created. Step3 a Hung Up the Bladder Bypass is created, the bladder is completely dissected. Step4, an adhesiolysis and leak test is performed. In this report, we would like to introduce a technique for creating a retrovesical lower uterine segment bypass using a laparoscope and traction on the bypass to dissect the bladder.

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AIM: Obstetrical guidelines were established in Japan in 2008, and obstetrical diagnoses and treatments were subsequently standardized nationally. We examined changes in the preterm birth rate (PTBR) and extremely preterm birth rate (EPTBR) following the introduction of such guidelines. METHODS: Information on 50 706 432 live births in Japan between 1979 and 2021, including Japanese reproductive medicine, the childbearing age of pregnant women, and the employment status of reproductive-age women between 2007 and 2020, were obtained from the Japanese government and academic societies. Regression analysis was used to compare chronological changes nationally and those of eight Japanese regions. Regional and national average PTBRs and EPTBRs from 2007 to 2020 were compared by using a repeated measures analysis of variance. RESULTS: From 1979 to 2007, PTBRs and EPTBRs in Japan increased significantly. However, from 2008, the national PTBR and EPTBR decreased until 2020 (p < 0.001) and 2019 (p = 0.02), respectively. From 2007 to 2020, overall PTBR and EPTBR were 5.68% and 0.255%, respectively. A significant difference in the PTBR and EPTBR existed between the eight Japanese regions. During this period, the number of pregnancies using assisted reproductive technology increased from 19 595 to 60 381, pregnant women became older, the employment rate of those of reproductive age increased, and nonregular employment was 54%, which was 2.5 times higher than for men. CONCLUSIONS: In Japan, after obstetrical guidelines were enacted in 2008, PTRBs decreased significantly even under the pressure of increasing preterm births. Countermeasures may be necessary for regions showing high PTBRs.

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OBJECTIVE: To show how endoCUT (COMPANY, CITY, STATE, COUNTRY) mode can be safely managed with cervical conization. METHODS: Demonstration of the technique and explanation of endoCUT and soft coagulation mode with narrated video footage. Cervical conization is a therapeutic and diagnostic procedure performed for the diagnosis of cervical intraepithelial lesions and cervical cancer. Specific methods include cold scalpel, ultrasonically activated device and laser, and loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP), which involves transpiration and partial excision. The endoCUT mode and soft coagulation in VIO3 (COMPANY, CITY, STATE, COUNTRY) were used to perform cervical conical resection safely and at low cost (Fig. 1). The endoCUT mode was originally developed for polypectomy in gastrointestinal endoscopy, where no counter traction can be applied [1,2]. RESULTS: The endoCUT mode approach to cervical conization with several key strategies to minimize blood loss and ensure safety: 1) incisions can be made in close contact; 2) resection can be performed with minimal contact with the lesion; 3) control of bleeding from the resected transection by soft coagulation; and 4) low running cost of endoCUT mode. CONCLUSION: Conventionally, cervical conical resection has been performed by using a device capable of making a close incision (cold scalpel, ultrasonically activated device and laser, and LEEP etc.), but there have been issues with bleeding control and cost. Here, we present a new technique using the endoCUT mode and several strategies for safe and effective resection.

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Uterine leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is a gynecological malignancy with an extremely poor prognosis. Multiple new therapeutic agents, including pazopanib, trabectedin, and eribulin, have been clinically applied to treat uterine LMS, and their therapeutic effects are expected. We encountered one patient with advanced recurrent uterine LMS who achieved a partial response to a four-year treatment with eribulin. A 31-year-old woman was diagnosed with stage 2B LMS. After the first recurrence, Gemcitabine, Docetaxel (GD) therapy was administered, and complete response (CR) was achieved. However, 2 years and 10 months later, recurrence occurred at the vaginal cuff, and GD therapy and doxorubicin hydrochloride were administered, resulting in CR. Five months later, she experienced another recurrence at the same location and was treated with eribulin. To date, 53 courses of eribulin have been administered and are currently ongoing. Maintaining low neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and low platelet-to lymphocyte ratio in this manner is considered to be one of the reasons why eribulin continues to be effective. We encountered a rare case in which eribulin was administered for the longest period of time, and produced an observable effect in uterine LMS.

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BACKGROUND: One cause of the increase in cervical cancer rates in Japan is the long-term stagnation in the cervical cancer screening consultation rate. Therefore, improving the screening consultation rate is of urgent concern to reduce cervical cancer incidence. Self-collected human papilloma virus (HPV) tests have been successfully adopted in several countries, such as the Netherlands and Australia, as a measure of individuals who have not undergone cervical cancer screening in national programs. This study aimed to verify whether self-collected HPV tests presented an effective countermeasure for individuals who had not undergone the recommended cervical cancer screenings. METHODS: This study was conducted from December 2020 to September 2022 in Muroran City, Japan. The primary evaluated endpoint was the percentage of citizens who underwent cervical cancer screening at a hospital with positive self-collected HPV test results. The secondary endpoint was the percentage of included participants who were diagnosed with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) or higher among those who visited a hospital and underwent cervical cancer screening. RESULTS: The included study participants were 7,653 individuals aged 20-50 years with no record of previous cervical cancer examination in the past 5 years. We mailed these participants information on self-administered HPV tests as an alternative screening procedure and sent the kit to 1,674 women who requested the test. Among them, 953 returned the kit. Among the 89 HPV-positive individuals (positive rate, 9.3%), 71 (79.8%) visited the designated hospital for an examination. A closer examination revealed that 13 women (18.3% of hospital visits) had a CIN finding of CIN2 or higher, among whom one each had cervical cancer and vulvar cancer, eight presented with CIN3, and three presented with CIN2; two cases of invasive gynecologic cancer were also identified. CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that the self-collected HPV tests showed a certain efficacy as a measure of individuals who had not undergone the recommended cervical cancer screening. We devised ways to have the unexamined patients undergo HPV testing and ensure that HPV-positive individuals visited the hospital. Despite a few limitations, our findings suggest the effectiveness of this public health intervention.

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OBJECTIVE: Xq chromosome duplication with complex rearrangements is generally acknowledged to be associated with neurodevelopmental disorders such as Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease (PMD) and MECP2 duplication syndrome. For couples who required a PGT-M (pre-implantation genetic testing for monogenic disease) for these disorders, junction-specific PCR is useful to directly detect pathogenic variants. Therefore, pre-clinical workup for PGT-M requires the identification of the junction of duplicated segments in PMD and MECP2 duplication syndrome, which is generally difficult. METHODS: In this report, we used nanopore long-read sequencing targeting the X chromosome using an adaptive sampling method to identify breakpoint junctions in disease-causing triplications. RESULTS: By long-read sequencing, we successfully identified breakpoint junctions in one PMD case with PLP1 triplication and in another MECP2 triplication case in a single sequencing run. Surprisingly, the duplicated region involving MECP2 was inserted 45 Mb proximal to the original position. This inserted region was confirmed by FISH analysis. With the help of precise mapping of the pathogenic variant, we successfully re-established STR haplotyping for PGT-M and avoided any potential misinterpretation of the pathogenic allele due to recombination. CONCLUSION: Long-read sequencing with adaptive sampling in a PGT-M pre-clinical workup is a beneficial method for identifying junctions of chromosomal complex structural rearrangements. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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BACKGROUND: Letrozole has been reported to be effective in treating anovulation, preventing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), and retrieving oocytes in breast cancer patients. However, the role and mechanism of letrozole in follicular development remain unclear. RESULTS: We treated mouse preantral follicles with various treatments; we found no significant difference in follicle survival rates in the letrozole (LET) group compared with the control group, but the average diameter of follicles in the LET group tended to be larger (CTRL vs. LET 30, p = 0.064; CTRL vs. LET 100, p = 0.025). The estradiol concentrations in culture media of the LET group were significantly lower than those observed in the control group (CTRL vs. LET 30, p = 0.038; CTRL vs. LET 100, p = 0.025). We further found a marked increase in follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR) gene expression in response to letrozole treatment (CTRL vs. LET 30, p = 0.075; CTRL vs. LET 100, p = 0.034). This result suggested that increased FSHR expression promotes follicle development. Letrozole inhibited aromatase activity, but the effect was limited. Letrozole did not significantly reduce vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) gene expression. CONCLUSIONS: Letrozole may promote follicle development by increasing the expression of FSHR. Letrozole may be useful for fertility preservation of patients with estrogen-dependent cancers such as breast cancer and various other cancers. Whether letrozole has a direct effect in reducing OHSS requires further investigation.

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AIM: Traditional surgical training techniques with using patients, and new advances with live animals, artificial models, and simulation methods have several shortcomings. There are a few reports on the usefulness of cadaver surgery training (CST) in gynecology. Herein, we used a mixed-method evaluation to qualitatively and quantitatively explore the educational efficacy of CST by conducting CST programs at the Sapporo Medical University, Japan. METHODS: In 2020, we conducted two CST programs with 45 participants-13 residents, 8 specialists recognized by Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 23 certified endoscopists recognized by Japan Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Therapy, 15 specialists recognized by Japan Society of Gynecologic Oncology, and 14 certified endoscopists cum oncology. Three participants observed the procedure virtually and 42 were physically present. Laparoscopic radical hysterectomy and pelvic exenteration were performed on five Thiel-embalmed cadavers. Participants were asked to complete pre- and post-training surveys that included qualitative questions, concerning the purpose and cost of CST, and quantitative questions, testing anatomical knowledge. RESULTS: We observed that the rate of score improvement to the quantitative questions increased from 58.6% pre-CST to 75.6% post-CST. Furthermore, oncology specialists and those who performed more surgeries and faced more complications during surgeries recorded high percentage of correct answers. Multiple regression analysis statistically confirmed these results. CONCLUSIONS: This study confirmed the educational efficacy of CST.

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Resistance of cervical cancer to radiotherapy with concurrent chemotherapy (CCRT) results in a poor prognosis. To identify new biomarkers for predicting the treatment response and prognosis, we explored exosomal microRNA (miRNA) expression signatures associated with the outcome of cervical cancer patients treated with CCRT. Exosomes were isolated from the plasma of 45 patients prior to CCRT during 2014-2020, and miRNA analysis was performed by next-generation sequencing. At a median follow-up of 38 months, 26 patients were recurrence free, 15 patients had died of the disease, and 4 patients received salvage chemotherapy due to distant metastasis. Of the 2522 miRNAs detected, 9 (miR-148a-5p, 1915-3p, 3960, 183-5p, 196b-5p, 200c-3p, 182-5p, 374a-5p, and 431-5p) showed differential expression between the recurrence-free and recurrence groups. Patients were divided into high- and low-risk groups according to the cutoff of the miRNAs-based risk score calculated from respective expression levels. The high-risk group had significantly worse disease-specific survival than the low-risk group (p < 0.001). In addition, miR-374a-5p and miR-431-5p expression showed a weak inverse correlation with tumor-infiltrating CD8+ and FOXP3+ T cells, suggesting a potential inhibitory effect on CCRT by suppressing tumor immunity. This miRNA signature could improve non-invasive monitoring and personalized treatment for cervical cancer.

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BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus (HPV) testing using self-collected vaginal samples and urine samples is convenient and effective for improving the screening rate. But, to serve as an alternative cervical cancer screening technique, such tests must offer sensitivity equivalent to the HPV testing of physician-collected cervical samples. To examine the effectiveness of HPV testing using self-collected samples and urine samples, we compared the results of HPV testing using these samples with those of HPV testing using physician-collected samples and cytological examinations. METHODS: The study population included 300 women (age: 20-50 years) with abnormal cervical cytology. The results of HPV testing using self-collected samples and urine samples and physician-collected samples and cervical cytology were compared. RESULTS: For all HPV types, the κ-value was 0.773 for physician- and self-collected samples and 0.575 for physician-collected and urine samples. The κ-value for HPV type 16-positive samples was 0.988 for physician- and self-collected samples and 0.896 for physician-collected and urine samples. The κ-value for HPV type 18-positive samples was 0.856 for physician- and self-collected samples and 0.831 for physician-collected and urine samples. For other HPV types, the value was 0.809 for physician- and self-collected samples and 0.617 for physician-collected and urine samples. CONCLUSIONS: The obtained results were consistent between physician- and self-collected samples as well as between physician-collected and urine samples. Considering that the agreement rate was particularly high for the high-risk HPV types 16 and 18, HPV testing using physician-collected samples, self-collected samples, and urine samples was equally effective for the types with high carcinogenicity.

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AIM: This study was performed to determine the proportion of transgender women with self-adjusted hormone administration and excess dosing. METHODS: The medical records of 87 transgender women who visited our gender clinic from 2010 through 2019 were reviewed. The complete blood count and serum concentrations of D-dimer, gonadotropins, and sex steroids were compared between transgender women who were self-administering gender-affirming hormones and women not using such hormones. RESULTS: Fifty-eight of 87 (66.7%) transgender women had contravened the guideline and self-adjusted their hormone administration. The hormonal data of one woman with hypopituitarism were eliminated from the analyses. The serum gonadotropin and testosterone levels were significantly lower in the self-administration group than in the hormone-naïve group. Gonadotropin levels below the lower limit of normal were found in 32/86 (37.2%) transgender women. The testosterone levels in six transgender women were not analyzed because these women had undergone sex reassignment surgery before visiting our hospital. Testosterone levels below the lower limit of normal men were found in 36/80 (45.0%) transgender women. Unexpectedly, 29/36 (80.6%) transgender women who were classified as having suppressed serum testosterone levels had testosterone levels of <0.6 ng/mL, which corresponds to the levels in cisgender women. The white blood cell count and hemoglobin concentration were significantly different between the groups. CONCLUSION: Self-initiated hormonal treatments seem to affect the serum concentrations of gonadotropin and sex steroids and the complete blood count. The prevalence of transgender women with self-adjusted use of gender-affirming hormones is high, and an excess dose of hormones occasionally occurs.

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Lipolysis-stimulated lipoprotein receptor (LSR), a lipid metabolism-related factor localized in tricellular tight junctions (tTJs), plays an important role in maintaining the epithelial barrier. LSR is highly expressed in well-differentiated endometrial endometrioid carcinoma (EEC), and its expression decreases during malignancy. Angubindin-1, a novel LSR ligand peptide, regulates tTJs without cytotoxicity, enhances paracellular permeability, and regulates epithelial barrier via c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK)/cofilin. In this study, we investigated the immune-modulatory roles of an anti-LSR antibody in the treatment of EEC in vitro compared to those of angubindin-1. We prepared an antibody against the extracellular N-terminal domain of human LSR (LSR-N-ab) and angubindin-1. EEC cell-line Sawano cells in 2D and 2.5D cultures were treated with 100 μg/ml LSR-N-ab or 2.5 μg/ml angubindin-1 with or without protein tyrosine kinase 2β inhibitor PF431396 (PF43) and JNK inhibitor SP600125 (SP60) at 10 μM. Treatment with LSR-N-ab and angubindin-1 decreased LSR at the membranes of tTJs and the activity of phosphorylated LSR and phosphorylated cofilin in 2D culture. Treatment with LSR-N-ab and angubindin-1 decreased the epithelial barrier measured as TEER values in 2D culture and enhanced the epithelial permeability of FD-4 in 2.5D culture. Treatment with LSR-N-ab, but not angubindin-1, induced apoptosis in 2D culture. Pretreatment with PF43 and SP60 prevented all the changes induced by treatment with LSR-N-ab and angubindin-1. Treatment with LSR-N-ab and angubindin-1 enhanced the cell metabolism measured as the mitochondrial respiration levels in 2D culture. LSR-N-ab and angubindin-1 may be useful for therapy of human EEC via enhanced apoptosis or drug absorption.

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Desmoplastic reaction (DR) and inflammation are significant pathological manifestations of tumorigenesis in several cancers. However, the correlation between these stromal reactions and cervical adenocarcinoma has been poorly documented. This investigation elucidated whether DR is a prognostic indicator in early cervical adenocarcinoma patients. Fifty-nine patients with early stage cervical adenocarcinoma (stages I/II) were included in the study. DR was divided into three groups, mature, intermediate, and immature, based on the presence of myxoid stroma and hyalinized keloid-like collagen. Inflammatory cell responses were classified as mild, moderate, and severe. Those stromal reactions were separately evaluated in the invasion front stroma and intratumoral stroma. In both the intratumor and invasion front stroma, intermediate/immature DR was correlated with tumor size, T stage, N stage, lymphovascular invasion, and parametrial infiltration (p < 0.001 to p < 0.05). In addition, in the intratumoral stroma, intermediate/immature DR led to short relapse-free survival and overall survival (p < 0.001). In the invasion front stroma, inflammatory cell responses were associated with DR immaturity and FIGO stage (p < 0.01). These results suggest that the classification of DR maturity is a potential prognostic biomarker in early stage cervical adenocarcinoma patients. DR can be evaluated by routine H&E staining without immunohistochemistry, making it convenient and economical in clinical practice.

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Human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancer is one of the diseases entities for which the applications of radiotherapy have been increasing. Recently, the process of carcinogenesis from HPV infection and the mechanism of tumor immunity that develops during disease progression have been elucidated. In this review, we will describe the mechanism of tumor immunity and how chemoradiotherapy may overcome and improve the efficacy of tumor immunity. We will also discuss the usefulness of proteins involved with tumor immunity as a predictive marker of radiotherapy response, and present an overview of ongoing clinical trials of combinations of immune checkpoint inhibitors and radiotherapy to demonstrate the promising combination therapy that has been currently emerging.

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Recent studies have revealed that aberrant expression of tight junction (TJ) proteins is a hallmark of various solid tumors and it is recognized as a useful therapeutic target. Claudin-6 (CLDN6), a member of the family of TJ transmembrane proteins, is an ideal therapeutic target because it is not expressed in human adult normal tissues. In this study, we found that CLDN6 is highly expressed in uterine cervical adenocarcinoma and that high CLDN6 expression was correlated with lymph node metastasis and lymphovascular infiltration and was an independent prognostic factor. Shotgun proteome analysis revealed that cell-cell adhesion-related proteins and drug metabolism-associated proteins (aldo-keto reductase (AKR) family proteins) were significantly increased in CLDN6-overexpressing cells. Furthermore, overexpression of CLDN6 enhanced cell-cell adhesion properties and attenuated sensitivity to anticancer drugs including doxorubicin, daunorubicin and cisplatin. Taken together, the results indicate that aberrant expression of CLDN6 enhances malignant potentials and drug resistance of cervical adenocarcinoma, possibly due to increased cell-cell adhesion properties and drug metabolism. Our findings provide an insight into a new therapeutic strategy, a CLDN6-targeting therapy, against cervical adenocarcinoma.

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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that presents with a variety of pathologies depending on the disease type. Among them, vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome requires extremely careful management as there have been many reports of fatal perinatal complications such as uterine rupture. Although hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is less likely to cause fatal complications, symptoms such as arthralgia, hip dislocation, and depression may be seen throughout pregnancy. We report here a case of twin pregnancy in which Ehlers-Danlos syndrome was first suspected at 19 weeks of gestation. Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome could not be ruled out based on family medical history, making it difficult to determine the perinatal management strategy. Prompt genetic testing did however rule out the vascular type and the patient was diagnosed with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome from the clinical symptoms, enabling us to manage the pregnancy safely until 34 weeks of gestation.

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BACKGROUND: Although many cervical cytology diagnostic support systems have been developed, it is challenging to classify overlapping cell clusters with a variety of patterns in the same way that humans do. In this study, we developed a fast and accurate system for the detection and classification of atypical cell clusters by using a two-step algorithm based on two different deep learning algorithms. METHODS: We created 919 cell images from liquid-based cervical cytological samples collected at Sapporo Medical University and annotated them based on the Bethesda system as a dataset for machine learning. Most of the images captured overlapping and crowded cells, and images were oversampled by digital processing. The detection system consists of two steps: (1) detection of atypical cells using You Only Look Once v4 (YOLOv4) and (2) classification of the detected cells using ResNeSt. A label smoothing algorithm was used for the dataset in the second classification step. This method annotates multiple correct classes from a single cell image with a smooth probability distribution. RESULTS: The first step, cell detection by YOLOv4, was able to detect all atypical cells above ASC-US without any observed false negatives. The detected cell images were then analyzed in the second step, cell classification by the ResNeSt algorithm, which exhibited average accuracy and F-measure values of 90.5% and 70.5%, respectively. The oversampling of the training image and label smoothing algorithm contributed to the improvement of the system's accuracy. CONCLUSION: This system combines two deep learning algorithms to enable accurate detection and classification of cell clusters based on the Bethesda system, which has been difficult to achieve in the past. We will conduct further research and development of this system as a platform for augmented reality microscopes for cytological diagnosis.

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OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to compare preoperative imaging evaluation results and postoperative histopathology examinations of patients who underwent laparoscopic- or robot-assisted surgery for suspected Stage IA endometrial carcinoma. MATERIALS AND METHODS: There were 298 patients diagnosed with endometrial cancer at our institution between April 2014 and March 2019. Preoperative imaging evaluation based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) revealed 180 patients suspected of having Stage IA disease. Of these, 72 underwent open surgery, 12 underwent robot-assisted surgery, and 96 underwent laparoscopic surgery. In this study, preoperative imaging evaluation results and postoperative histopathology examinations of 108 patients who underwent laparoscopic- or robot-assisted surgery were retrospectively compared. RESULTS: Of the 108 patients, who underwent laparoscopic- or robot-assisted surgery for suspected Stage IA disease, 98 had Stage IA, two had Stage IB, and four had Stages II and III disease. The sensitivity of imaging evaluations based on preoperative MRI and CT was 90.7%. CONCLUSION: Utilizing preoperative MRI and CT imaging resulted in a high rate of successful diagnosis of Stage IA endometrial carcinoma.

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Tight junction proteins play roles beyond permeability barriers functions and control cell proliferation and differentiation. The relation between tight junctions and the signal transduction pathways affects cell growth, invasion and migration. Abnormality of tight junction proteins closely contributes to epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) and malignancy of various cancers. Angulin-1/lipolysis-stimulated lipoprotein receptor (LSR) forms tricellular contacts that has a barrier function. Downregulation of angulin-1/LSR correlates with the malignancy in various cancers, including endometrioid-endometrial carcinoma (EEC). These alterations have been shown to link to not only multiple signaling pathways such as Hippo/YAP, HDAC, AMPK, but also cell metabolism in ECC cell line Sawano. Moreover, loss of angulin-1/LSR upregulates claudin-1, and loss of apoptosis stimulating p53 protein 2 (ASPP2) downregulates angulin-1/LSR. Angulin-1/LSR and ASPP2 concentrate at both midbody and centrosome in cytokinesis. In EEC tissues, angulin-1/LSR and ASPP2 are reduced and claudin-2 is overexpressed during malignancy, while in the tissues of endometriosis changes in localization of angulin-1/LSR and claudin-2 are seen. This review highlights how downregulation of angulin-1/LSR promotes development of endometriosis and EEC and discusses about the roles of angulin-1/LSR and its related proteins, including claudins and ASPP2.

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Intrauterine infection is one of the most important causes of maternal death. In perinatal emergency, we often miss an opportunity to obtain culture specimens. In this study, we tried to examine whether we investigated whether bacteria causing infection can be detected from a formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) placental specimen. We examined the placenta from a maternal invasive infection that resulted in infectious abortion at 18 weeks of gestation. The case was diagnosed by acute fever and abdominal pain, and the patient was cured after 3 weeks of intensive antimicrobial treatment. Four Streptococcus pyogenes strains were isolated from vaginal fluid and blood cultures of the patient. All of the strain types were emm1/ST28. We amplified the V1-V2 region of 16S rRNA from an FFPE placental specimen and sequencing was performed using a next-generation sequencer (NGS). Taxonomic analysis was then performed for sequenced data. We succeeded in detecting causative pathogens from the FFPE placenta: 69.1% of the predominantly identified bacteria were S. pyogenes and other small populations of bacteria were detected. Our results revealed the utility of NGS for 16S rRNA analysis of an FFPE placenta. This method may reveal previous perinatal invasive infections of unknown origin retrospectively.

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Recently, radical vaginal hysterectomy (RVH) has developed into laparoscopically assisted radical vaginal hysterectomy (LARVH), which is associated with the laparoscopical procedure, and it is applied as radical vaginal trachelectomy and semi-radical vaginal hysterectomy. LARVH is indicated for patients with stage IB1 and IIA1 cervical carcinoma, especially those with a tumor size of less than 2 cm, because the cardinal ligaments cannot be resected widely. Although RVH that is associated with laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy is the most used surgical procedure, radical trachelectomy may be performed either abdominally or vaginally (laparoscopic or robotic). One report found that the pregnancy rate was higher in patients who underwent minimally invasive or radical vaginal trachelectomy than in those who underwent radical abdominal trachelectomy.

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To supplement clinical decision-making in the management of cervical cancer, various prognostic factors, including tumor immune microenvironments, were examined in patients with cervical cancer treated with definitive chemoradiotherapy. We retrospectively analyzed the expression of CD8, FoxP3, HLA-1, PD-L1, and XRCC4 in 100 cases of cervical cancer. The observed tumor immune microenvironments were also classified into three types: inflamed, excluded, and cold type. Less FoxP3+ T cells and cold-type tumor were found to be poor prognostic factors in addition to non-SCC, large pre-treatment tumor volume, and three or less cycles of concurrent chemotherapy based on multivariate analysis. Cold-type tumors had significantly worse prognoses than the other two types, whereas inflamed- and excluded-type tumors showed similar 5-year disease-specific survival (P < 0.001; 0% vs. 60.3% vs. 72.3%). Radiotherapy could overcome the inhibitory immune microenvironment that occurs in excluded type. Individualized combination therapy adapted to pre-treatment tumor immunity may be necessary to improve radiotherapy outcomes in cervical cancer.

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From 2000 to 2019, Japan's reproductive-age population gradually declined by 24%. In comparison, the Chlamydia trachomatis infection rate increased from 2016, with the syphilis infection rate increasing more sharply from 2014. Since 2013, the numbers of foreign tourists to Japan have also increased. From 2011 to 2018, the rate of increase in tourists was 5.02 times, while the rate of increase in syphilis patients was higher at 22.4 times. The lack of a one-to-one relationship between foreign tourists and syphilis cases suggests that cases of syphilis were transmitted to others. Although the prevalence of syphilis in the tourists' home countries (Korea in 2014 and China in 2013) was 20-30 times higher than that in Japan, the Japanese sex industry did not discriminate against foreign tourists, leading to increased STI infections in Japanese female sex workers. Indeed, from 2017 to 2018, a history of working in the sex industry for six months was identified as a risk factor for syphilis. The rise in Chlamydia trachomatis infections has lagged behind that of syphilis by two years, with the rate of increase lower. We suspect the difference in increasing rates of syphilis and chlamydial infections is due to the different methods of infection: syphilis can be transmitted by light physical contact, such as a kiss, whereas chlamydia requires close sexual contact, such as oral sex or sexual intercourse. Regardless, examinations and infection control are necessary to prevent the spread of STIs in Japan due to inbound tourists.

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Radical trachelectomy (RT) with pelvic lymphadenectomy has become a new treatment option for young patients with uterine cervical cancer stages 1A2–1B1 who desire the preservation of their fertility. However, the application of RT for pregnant patients is still controversial. We comparatively studied both obstetrical and oncological outcomes of pregnant patients who underwent vaginal RT during pregnancy and those who underwent vaginal RT before pregnancy.
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Both obstetrical and oncological results of eight patients who underwent vaginal RT with pelvic lymphadenectomy during pregnancy in our institute between 2010 and 2020 (Group A), and ten pregnant patients who underwent vaginal RT with pelvic lymphadenectomy before pregnancy during the same period (Group B) were reviewed based on their medical charts.
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There were no significant differences in blood loss, surgical time, or surgical completeness between Group A and Group B. Nor were there significant differences in obstetrical outcomes between the two groups. However, two of the eight patients in Group A had recurrence of the cancer. None of the patients in Group B has shown any signs of recurrence thus far.
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Vaginal RT during pregnancy does not affect the obstetrical prognoses of patients with early invasive uterine cervical cancer, and it might be a tolerable treatment modality for them. However, oncologically, it should be performed carefully as there is a risk of recurrence.

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A 37-year-old pregnant woman who had undergone three previous cesarean sections was diagnosed as having placenta percreta. We decided to perform cesarean hysterectomy with bilateral common iliac artery balloon occlusion (CIABO). The duration of surgery was 2 h and 2 min and total estimated blood loss was 2600 mL. Surgery was completed without any surgical complications, but the pulse oximeter waveform of the left leg became undetectable during surgery. We immediately performed angiography after closure of laparotomy and found abnormal pooling of contrast media at the left common iliac artery in the region in which the balloon was positioned. We made a diagnosis of left common iliac artery dissection caused by CIABO. We performed emergent revascularization by intravascular stenting. We conclude that CIABO can cause common iliac artery dissection by mechanical stimulation of the inflated balloon. Careful intraoperative evaluation of limb ischemia and preparation of intravascular treatment is needed for a safe procedure.

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Mismatch repair protein deficiency (dMMR) is a favorable prognostic factor in colorectal cancer. It is also associated with aberrant expression of HLA class I molecules, which are required for cytotoxic T lymphocyte-mediated cancer immunotherapy. Because dMMR is frequently also found in endometrial cancers (ECs), we retrospectively investigated the expression of mismatch repair proteins and HLA class I molecules in 127 EC patients. In this study, EC patients being treated in our hospital were recruited from 2005 to 2009 and observed until December 2017. Lesion specimens were evaluated via immunohistochemistry for MSH6 and PMS2 (mismatch repair proteins) and HLA class I molecules. Expression of these molecules was statistically related to clinical and pathological factors and prognosis. dMMR was detected in 33 patients and did not correlate with the expression level of HLA class I molecules (P = 0.60). On the other hand, unexpectedly, multivariate analysis revealed that intact expression of HLA class I molecules was associated with p53 overexpression (P = 0.004). Neither dMMR nor decreased expression of HLA class I molecules were prognostic factors. These results are inconsistent with previous findings for colorectal cancer. A distinctive local tissue immune microenvironment would underlie the discrepancy in the results between EC and colorectal cancer.

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Recent studies have shown that aberrant expression of tight junction proteins (TJP) contributes to malignant potential of various cancers. In the present study, we investigated the expression of junctional adhesion molecule-A (JAM-A), one of the transmembrane TJP, in uterine cervical adenocarcinoma and the significance of its expression for malignancy. Immunohistochemistry on human surgical specimens showed that JAM-A was aberrantly expressed in neoplastic regions including adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS). Knockout of JAM-A significantly suppressed cell proliferation and colony-forming and migration abilities. We also showed that an antibody specific to an extracellular region of JAM-A reduced cell proliferation ability and that loss of JAM-A increased drug sensitivity of cervical adenocarcinoma cells. Based on a comprehensive proteome analysis, we found that poliovirus receptor (PVR/CD155) was regulated by JAM-A and formed a physical interaction with JAM-A. In human surgical specimens, PVR/CD155 expression was significantly correlated with some clinicopathological features and prognosis of cervical adenocarcinoma. Interestingly, most of the PVR/CD155-positive cases expressed a high level of JAM-A, and patients with the expression pattern of PVR/CD155 positive/JAM-A high had significantly shorter periods of relapse-free survival (P = .00964) and overall survival (P = .0204) than those for the other patients. Our observations suggest that aberrant expression of JAM-A promotes malignancy of uterine cervical adenocarcinoma by regulation of PVR/CD155, and JAM-A is therefore a potential therapeutic target for this malignancy.

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Endometrial cancer is a leading cause of cancer-associated mortality in women and has a poor prognosis in advanced stages. Our previous study revealed that BCL-2-associated athanogene 3 (BAG3) may contribute to enhancing cell viability through downregulation of microRNA (miR)-29b in endometrial cancer cell lines. In addition, a relationship between estrogen receptor α (ERα) and BAG3 was recently reported in several cancer cell types. The present study investigated the relationship between ERα and BAG3 in endometrial cancer cell lines. The results demonstrated that exogenous ERα overexpression enhanced BAG3 expression in the EMTOKA endometrial cancer cell line, which does not endogenously express ERα, but had no effect on BAG3 expression levels in the Ishikawa cell line, which does endogenously express ERα. In addition, ERα overexpression suppressed miR-29b expression and enhanced the expression of Mcl-1, a mediator situated downstream of BAG3, in EMTOKA cells, but not Ishikawa cells. ERα overexpression also enhanced EMTOKA, but not Ishikawa, endometrial cancer cell viability in the presence of cisplatin. These findings suggested that ERα may contribute to enhancing endometrial cancer cell resistance to anticancer agents through BAG3 overexpression.

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Claudin-2 (CLDN-2) is a leaky-type tight junction protein, and its overexpression increases tumorigenesis of some types of cancer cells. In the present study, to examine the possibility of targeting CLDN-2 in the therapy for endometrioid endometrial adenocarcinoma, we investigated the regulation and role of CLDN-2 in endometriosis and endometrioid endometrial adenocarcinoma. In endometrioid endometrial adenocarcinoma tissues, marked upregulation of CLDN-2 was observed together with malignancy, while in endometriosis tissues, a change in the localization of CLDN-2 was observed. In cells of the endometrial adenocarcinoma cell line Sawano, which highly express CLDN-2, downregulation of CLDN-2 induced by the siRNA upregulated the epithelial barrier and inhibited cell migration. Furthermore, the downregulation of CLDN-2 affected the cell cycle and inhibited cell proliferation. In Sawano cells cultured with high-glucose medium, CLDN-2 expression was downregulated at the mRNA and protein levels. The high-glucose medium upregulated the epithelial barrier, cell proliferation, and migration, and inhibited cell invasion. The histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor tricostatin A (TSA), which has antitumor effects, downregulated CLDN-2 expression, cell proliferation, invasion, and migration, and upregulated the epithelial barrier. The mitochondrial respiration level, an indicator of cancer metabolism, was downregulated by CLDN-2 knockdown and upregulated by the high-glucose condition. Taken together, these results indicated that overexpression of CLDN-2 closely contributed to the malignancy of endometrioid endometrial adenocarcinoma. Downregulation of CLDN-2 via the changes of the glucose concentration and treatment with HDAC inhibitors may be important in the therapy for endometrial cancer.

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To evaluate proteins related to tumor immune response and treatment outcome from radiotherapy for uterine cervical cancer patients.


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We performed a retrospective immunohistochemical staining of 81 patients with uterine cervical cancer who underwent definitive radiotherapy. We examined the expression of programmed death ligand 1, human leukocyte antigen class I, tumor-infiltrating CD8+, and forkhead box P3+ (FoxP3+) T cells in tumor tissues.


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In biopsy specimen, patients with a higher number of CD8+ T cells and FoxP3+ T cells had a better disease-specific survival than patients with a lower number of CD8+ T cells and FoxP3+ cells (P = 0.018 and P = 0.009). Multivariate analysis showed that equivalent dose in 2 Gy fractions (EQD2) of the minimum dose to 90% of the high-risk clinical target volume, FoxP3+ T cells and expression of human leukocyte antigen class I were significant prognostic factors. When the EQD2 is 70 Gy or more, a higher local control rate is obtained regardless of the number of CD8- or FoxP3-positive cells. When EQD2 is &amp;lt;70 Gy, the number of CD8-positive cells has a significant impact on treatment outcome: the recurrence rate (local recurrence rate + distant metastasis rate) was 46.2% in the group with a CD8 value of 230 or higher, whereas the recurrence rate was 75.7% in the group with a CD8 value of less than 230.


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The combination of CD8 or FoxP3 with EQD2 can be potentially useful to predict the treatment results of radiotherapy for cervical cancer, leading to individualized optimal selection of treatment for cervical cancer.


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Recent studies have revealed that metabolic reprogramming is closely associated with epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) during cancer progression. Aldolase A (ALDOA) is a key glycolytic enzyme that is highly expressed in several types of cancer. In this study, we found that ALDOA is highly expressed in uterine cervical adenocarcinoma and that high ALDOA expression promotes EMT to increase malignant potentials, such as metastasis and invasiveness, in cervical adenocarcinoma cells. In human surgical specimens, ALDOA was highly expressed in cervical adenocarcinoma and high ALDOA expression was correlated with lymph node metastasis, lymphovascular infiltration, and short overall survival. Suppression of ALDOA expression significantly reduced cell growth, migration, and invasiveness of cervical cancer cells. Aldolase A expression was partially regulated by hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α). Shotgun proteome analysis revealed that cell-cell adhesion-related proteins were significantly increased in ALDOA-overexpressing cells. Interestingly, overexpression of ALDOA caused severe morphological changes, including a cuboidal-to-spindle shape shift and reduced microvilli formation, coincident with modulation of the expression of typical EMT-related proteins. Overexpression of ALDOA increased migration and invasion in vitro. Furthermore, overexpression of ALDOA induced HIF-1α, suggesting a positive feedback loop between ALDOA and HIF-1α. In conclusion, ALDOA is overexpressed in cervical adenocarcinoma and contributes to malignant potentials of tumor cells through modulation of HIF-1α signaling. The feedback loop between ALDOA and HIF-1α could become a therapeutic target to improve the prognosis of this malignancy.

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PURPOSE: To evaluate radiotherapy-induced changes in the expression of programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1), programmed death 1 (PD-1), and human leukocyte antigen class I (HLA-1) in patients with uterine cervical cancer, as well as infiltration of CD8+ and Forkhead box P3+ (FoxP3+) T lymphocytes into tumor tissue and the prognostic value of these parameters. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We performed immunohistochemical analysis of pre-radiotherapy biopsies and corresponding post-radiotherapy resected tissues in 104 uterine cervical cancer patients undergoing preoperative chemoradiotherapy or radiotherapy alone. We scored the expression of various proteins to distinguish positive from negative samples. RESULTS: PD-L1-expressing tumor cells (PD-L1 TC) increased significantly after chemoradiotherapy (p = 0.043). CD8+ T cell infiltration (p = 0.002) and FoxP3+ T cell infiltration (p = 0.003) decreased significantly after chemoradiotherapy. Expression of PD‑1, PD-L1-expressing immune cells (PD-L1 IC), and HLA‑1 did not change after chemoradiotherapy. In biopsy specimens obtained before chemoradiotherapy or radiotherapy, greater infiltration of CD8+ T cells (p = 0.001) and FoxP3+ T cells (p = 0.003) were significant predictors of better overall survival (OS). In surgical specimens obtained after chemoradiotherapy or radiotherapy, greater infiltration of PD-L1 TC was the only significant predictor of better OS (p < 0.001) and was related to a significantly lower probability of out-of-field recurrence (p = 0.005). CONCLUSION: Chemoradiotherapy induced an immunologic shift that increased PD-L1 TC. Chemoradiotherapy has immunological effects that can influence the results of treatment for uterine cervical cancer.

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Apoptosis-stimulating p53 protein 2 (ASPP2) is an apoptosis inducer that acts via binding with p53 and epithelial polarity molecule PAR3. Lipolysis-stimulated lipoprotein receptor (LSR) is an important molecule at tricellular contacts, and loss of LSR promotes cell migration and invasion via Yes-associated protein (YAP) in human endometrial cancer cells. In the present study, to find how ASPP2 suppression promotes malignancy in human endometrial cancer, we investigated its mechanisms including the relationship with LSR. In endometriosis and endometrial cancers (G1 and G2), ASPP2 was observed as well as PAR3 and LSR in the subapical region. ASPP2 decreased in G3 endometrial cancer compared to G1. In human endometrial cancer cell line Sawano, ASPP2 was colocalized with LSR and tricellulin at tricellular contacts and binding to PAR3, LSR, and tricellulin in the confluent state. ASPP2 suppression promoted cell migration and invasion, decreased LSR expression, and induced expression of phosphorylated YAP, claudin-1, -4, and -7 as effectively as the loss of LSR. Knockdown of YAP prevented the upregulation of pYAP, cell migration and invasion induced by the ASPP2 suppression. Treatment with a specific antibody against ASPP2 downregulated ASPP2 and LSR, affected F-actin at tricellular contacts, upregulated expression of pYAP and claudin-1, and induced cell migration and invasion via YAP. In normal human endometrial epithelial cells, ASPP2 was in part colocalized with LSR at tricellular contacts and knockdown of ASPP2 or LSR induced expression of claudin-1 and claudin-4. ASPP2 suppression promoted cell invasion and migration via LSR and YAP in human endometrial cancer cells.

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BACKGROUND: Peritoneal carcinoma is a rare disease that is diagnosed and treated in a manner similar to ovarian cancer. In most cases, the histological type is serous carcinoma, and chemotherapy is effective. However, there are a few case reports of mucinous peritoneal carcinoma. We inferred the histological type before surgery using an ascites cell block sample, which was useful for determining the treatment plan. CASE PRESENTATION: Our patient was a 60-year-old Japanese woman. She presented with a feeling of fullness in the abdomen. A computed tomographic scan showed a large quantity of ascitic fluid and thickening of the greater omentum, as well as thickening of the peritoneum at the pouch of Douglas and diaphragm. Hence, peritoneal carcinoma was suspected. The tumor markers carcinoembryonic antigen, cancer antigen 19-9, and cancer antigen 125 were all increased, and no malignant findings were observed in the uterus or ovaries. Cells suggestive of carcinoma were found in the ascitic fluid, and immunostaining by the cell block method suggested the possibility of mucinous carcinoma. The preoperative chemotherapy strategy was changed to short courses, and tumor reduction surgery was planned. Similar to the suspicion before surgery, the pathology results indicated mucinous carcinoma, and the therapeutic effect of chemotherapy was grade 0. CONCLUSIONS: Determining whether peritoneal carcinoma is serous carcinoma is important for therapy and prognostic prediction. In this case, we encountered a patient for whom surgery was chosen because of drug therapy resistance inferred through histological type estimation using the cell block method. Inferring the histological type by cell block preparation is useful for diagnosis and treatment selection.

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BACKGROUND: Radical tracheletomy (RT) with pelvic lymphadenectomy has become an option for young patients with early invasive uterine cervical cancer who desire to maintain their fertility. However, this operative method entails a high risk for the following pregnancy due to its radicality. METHODS: We have performed vaginal RT for 71 patients and have experienced 28 pregnancies in 21 patients. They were followed up carefully according to the follow-up methods we reported previously. Their pregnancy courses and prognoses after the pregnancy were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS: All the vaginal RTs were performed safely without serious complications, including 6 patients who underwent the operation during pregnancy. The median time to be pregnant after RT was 29.5 months. 13 patients (46%) became pregnant without artificial insemination by husband or assisted reproductive technology. Cesarean section was performed for all of them. The median time of pregnancy was 34 weeks, and emergent cesarean section was performed for 7 pregnancies (25%). The median birth weight was 2156 g. Four patients had trouble with cervical cerclage, and they suffered from sudden premature preterm rupture of the membrane (pPROM) during the second trimester of pregnancy. We underwent transabdominal cerclage (TAC) for all of them and careful management for the prevention of uterine infection was performed. One patient had a recurrence of cancer during pregnancy. CONCLUSIONS: Both the obstetrical prognosis and oncological prognosis after vaginal RT have become favorable for pregnant patients after vaginal RT.

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Uterine cervical adenocarcinoma has a worse prognosis than that of squamous cell carcinoma and useful diagnostic and prognostic markers are needed. Estrogen is one of the key regulators of several cancers, however, the estrogen signaling has not been focused on in cervical adenocarcinoma. Here, we shows expression profile of classical estrogen receptor (ER) and a novel membrane type estrogen receptor, G protein-coupled receptor 30 (GPR30), in surgical specimens (n=53). GPR30 was strongly expressed on the cell membrane and in the cytoplasm in adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS) and adenocarcinoma, and its expression was especially strong at the invasion front in most of the cases of GPR30-positive adenocarcinoma. Nuclear staining of ER was strong in non-neoplastic glands, whereas it was almost absent in most of the AIS and adenocarcinoma cases. There was a weak but statistically significant negative correlation between immunoreactivity of GPR30 and that of ER in cervical AIS and adenocarcinoma lesions (Spearman's correlation, r=-0.324, p=0.017). ROC curve analysis revealed that immunoreactivity of GPR30 successfully distinguished neoplasms from non-neoplastic glands with high specificity (100%) and sensitivity (75.5%). GPR30 positivity was significantly correlated with histological type (p=0.009), tumor diameter (p=0.003), tumor size (p<0.001), lymphovascular infiltration (p=0.005) and UICC stage (p<0.001). ER expression was correlated only with tumor factor (p=0.047). GPR30-high patients had poor prognosis with a significantly shorter overall survival (OS) period (p=0.0309). GPR30 expression is a potential diagnostic and prognostic marker.

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Angulin-1/LSR is a tricellular tight junction molecule, that plays an important role in maintaining the epithelial and endothelial barriers. The actin cytoskeleton at tricellular contacts also contributes to the maintenance of the epithelial barrier. Loss of angulin-1/LSR enhances the migration of various cancer cells. Angubindin-1 is a novel binder to angulin-1/LSR and angulin-3. It is a peptide generated from the angulin-1 binding site of Clostridium perfringens iota toxin, which affects the actin cytoskeleton and decreases the epithelial and endothelial barrier functions. However, its regulatory mechanisms are not well understood. To investigate the regulatory mechanisms of the epithelial barrier dysfunction and cell migration induction by angubindin-1, we used human endometrial cancer cell line Sawano, which has high LSR expression and the epithelial barrier function. Angubindin-1 decreased LSR expression and the epithelial barrier function and increased cell migration. It inhibited the recovery of the epithelial barrier function in a Ca-switch model. At tricellular contacts, sinking of the membrane and an increase of actin fibers near the junctions were caused by angubindin-1. It dynamically changed F-actin from lines to dot-like structures at tricellular contacts. Angubindin-1 transiently increased the phosphorylation of cofilin and JNK, which are involved in the regulation of the intracellular actin cytoskeleton. Furthermore, knockdown of JNK and the JNK inhibitor SP600125 prevented the decrease of the epithelial barrier function and the increase of cell migration induced by angubindin-1. These findings suggest that angubindin-1 might reversibly regulate the epithelial barrier and cell migration at tricellular contacts via JNK/cofilin/actin cytoskeleton dynamics.

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Epithelial integrity and barrier function are maintained during cytokinesis in vertebrate epithelial tissues. The changes in localization and the roles of tricellular tight junction molecule lipolysis-stimulated lipoprotein receptor (LSR) during cytokinesis are not well known, although new tricellular tight junctions form at the flank of the midbody during cytokinesis. In this study, we investigated the changes in localization and the role of LSR at the midbody and centrosome during cytokinesis using human endometrial carcinoma cell line Sawano, comparing the tricellular tight junction molecule tricellulin; bicellular tight junction molecules occludin, claudin-7, zonula occludens-1, and cingulin; and the epithelial polarized related molecules apoptosis-stimulating of p53 protein 2, PAR3, and yes-associated protein. During cytokinesis induced by treatment with taxol, the epithelial barrier was maintained and the tricellular tight junction molecules LSR and tricellulin were concentrated at the flank of the acetylated tubulin-positive midbody and in γ-tubulin-positive centrosomes with the dynein adaptor Hook2, whereas the other molecules were localized there as well. All the molecules disappeared by knockdown using small interfering RNAs. Furthermore, by the knockdown of Hook2, the epithelial barrier was maintained and most of the molecules disappeared from the centrosome. These findings suggest that LSR may play crucial roles not only in barrier function but also in cytokinesis.

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OBJECTIVE: Hereditary antithrombin (AT) deficiency increases the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in pregnant woman. We report the first case of administration of recombinant human antithrombin (rhAT) to a pregnant Japanese woman with AT deficiency. CASE REPORT: A 30-year-old woman, gravida 2 para 0, was referred to our hospital because of AT deficiency. Unfractionated heparin was administered from 13 weeks of gestation and rhAT was administered from labor onset. A cesarean section was performed and the patient and her baby were healthy, with no sequelae. CONCLUSION: We concluded that rhAT was effective for preventing VTE during delivery, with no potential infection risks.

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disease that is common in women in their reproductive period. Patients with this disease suffer from anovulation and hyperandrogenism. Ovulation induction with exogenous gonadotropin often causes ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome because many small antral follicles pause in their growth. Treatment with insulin sensitizers is reportedly effective for both anovulation associated with PCOS, and suppression of excessive follicular growth; however, the underlying mechanism of action remains unknown. Although pioglitazone is known as an insulin sensitizer, it also has a potent modulator of cell growth and apoptosis irrespective of insulin resistance. To clarify the effect of pioglitazone on follicular growth, we performed in vitro culture of murine preantral follicles. Secondary follicles (100-160 μm in diameter) isolated from 6-week-old ICR mice were individually cultured for 13 days. Culture conditions were as follows: 1) follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH; 33 mIU/mL; control), 2) FSH plus dihydrotestosterone (DHT; 500 ng/mL), 3) FSH plus pioglitazone (5 ng/mL), and 4) FSH plus DHT/pioglitazone. Survival rate and follicle diameter were evaluated, and concentrations of estradiol (E2) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in culture media were measured. mRNA expression of various growth-promoting factors and Vegf within follicles were also assessed. Although no significant differences were observed with regard to survival rate, follicle diameters on day 13 were significantly different.Compared with the control group, the DHT group showed enhanced growth, while groups administered pioglitazone showed stagnation of the accelerated growth induced by DHT. Although DHT treatment enhanced the expression of bone morphogenetic protein 2 (Bmp2) mRNA, pioglitazone exposure suppressed induction of Bmp2 mRNA by DHT. Vegf mRNA and protein expression were also significantly reduced when pioglitazone was added to culture media containing DHT.Administration of pioglitazone negatively affected follicular growth and VEGF levels, which may suppress excessive follicular growth and prevent ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.

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AIM: Radical trachelectomy (RT) with pelvic lymphadenectomy has become an option for young patients with early invasive uterine cervical cancer who decide to maintain their fertility. However, this operative method entails a high risk for the following pregnancy due to its radicality. Therefore, RT for pregnant patients can be a challenge both for gynecologic oncologists and obstetricians. METHODS: We have performed vaginal RT for five pregnant patients with uterine cervical cancer stage 1B1 according to the method of Dargent et al. The operations were performed between 16 and 26 weeks of pregnancy, and the patients were followed up carefully according to the follow-up methods we reported previously. RESULTS: Vaginal RT was performed for five patients without any troubles. Four of the patients continued their pregnancies until almost 34 weeks or longer under our previously published follow-up schedule. The pregnancy of one patient was terminated at 26 weeks due to recurrence of the cancer. CONCLUSION: Expansion of vaginal RT for pregnant patients with uterine cervical cancer could be a practical option for pregnant patients with early invasive uterine cervical cancer.

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Hyperandrogenism is one of the cardinal symptoms in polycystic ovary syndrome and plays a key role in the pathogenesis of polycystic ovary syndrome. However, the precise effects and mechanisms of excess androgen during follicular development are still unclear. Here we investigated the effects of androgen on mouse follicle development in vitro. Androgen did not affect the growth of follicles smaller than 160-180 μm in the presence of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). However, in the presence of low FSH, androgen supported the growth of follicles larger than 160-180 μm, a size at which growing follicles acquire FSH-dependency. Androgen did not change the mRNA expression of various growth-promoting factors but did increase mRNA expression of the FSH receptor. We suggest that androgen has a positive impact on follicle development by augmentation of the actions of FSH. Therefore, FSH-responsive but FSH-independent follicles grow in the presence of a certain level of FSH or androgen, and androgen compensates for FSH deficiency in FSH-dependent follicles.

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A cesarean scar can cause abnormal uterine bleeding including prolonged menstruation or postmenstrual spotting. Our patient showed massive uterine bleeding from a cesarean scar and needed blood transfusion for hemorrhagic shock. A cesarean section had only been performed once for delivery stop 9 years ago. Recurrent hemorrhage could not be controlled by conservative treatment, and we performed laparoscopic scar resection and repair. The abnormal uterine bleeding was successfully stopped, and the menstrual cycle was normalized after surgical treatment. We should be aware that even an uneventful cesarean section may have a risk of massive hemorrhage postoperatively as in the present case.

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Currently, Clostridium perfringens enterotoxin (CPE) is being investigated as an anti-cancer drug for tumors expressing the tight junction (TJ) transmembrane proteins claudin-3 and/or claudin-4. However, the optimal conditions for CPE cytotoxicity are still unclear. Our objectives were to determine the optimal conditions for CPE as an anti-cancer drug for treating ovarian cancer in vitro and in vivo. In our experiments, cells at low culture density showed higher sensitivity to CPE, suggesting that claudins at TJs were poorly accessible to CPE compared with those at the edge of cell colonies. Ovarian cancer cells cultured under calcium-depleted pretreatment conditions to disrupt TJs and to knock-down TJ proteins and E-cadherin production altered CPE cytotoxicity, which was mainly dependent on claudin-4 expression. These results suggest that the condition of claudin-4 at the cell surface is important for CPE cytotoxicity. Our in vivo experiments showed that a high dose of CPE is required for the effective treatment of peritoneal dissemination of ovarian cancer cells. Here, we suggest that the accessibility of CPE to claudins is important for its cytotoxicity and depends on the conditions of claudin-4 in vitro. In addition, E-cadherin expression in ovarian cancer cells affects the efficiency of CPE in vivo.

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Cervical adenocarcinomas are believed to lose estrogen response on the basis of no expression of a nuclear estrogen receptor such as ERα in clinical pathology. Here, we demonstrated that cervical adenocarcinoma cells respond to a physiological concentration of estrogen to upregulate claudin-1, a cell surface molecule highly expressed in cervical adenocarcinomas. Knockout of claudin-1 induced apoptosis and significantly inhibited proliferation, migration, and invasion of cervical adenocarcinoma cells and tumorigenicity in vivo. Importantly, all of the cervical adenocarcinoma cell lines examined expressed a membrane-bound type estrogen receptor, G protein-coupled receptor 30 (GPR30/GPER1), but not ERα. Estrogen-dependent induction of claudin-1 expression was mediated by GPR30 via ERK and/or Akt signaling. In surgical specimens, there was a positive correlation between claudin-1 expression and GPR30 expression. Double high expression of claudin-1 and GPR30 predicts poor prognosis in patients with cervical adenocarcinomas. Mechanism-based targeting of estrogen/GPR30 signaling and claudin-1 may be effective for cervical adenocarcinoma therapy.

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CASE: A 32 year old woman was referred because of secondary amenorrhea, hirsutism, and voice deepening. OUTCOME: The blood testosterone level was markedly high. A transvaginal ultrasound revealed a small region in the left ovary, but whether or not it was a tumor was unclear. Therefore, selective ovarian venous sampling was performed. Consequently, the testosterone level was selectively increased in a blood sample that was taken from the left ovarian vein, the tumor was successfully localized, and a laparoscopic left oophorectomy was performed. Although the left ovary appeared to be normal at laparoscopy, the androgen-secreting tumor was located within it. The tumor was diagnosed as a Leydig cell tumor by histopathological analyses. CONCLUSION: This report demonstrates that selective blood sampling from ovarian veins before an operation is effective in localizing an androgen-producing ovarian tumor that is difficult to diagnose by imaging studies.

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