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Validation of the Sentinel Lymph Node Technique in Early-stage Ovarian Cancer (SENTOV II)
Sponsor: Instituto de Investigacion Sanitaria La Fe
Summary
This clinical trial investigates the sentinel lymph node (SLN) technique as a less invasive alternative to conventional lymphadenectomy in patients with early-stage ovarian cancer. The primary objective is to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and diagnostic accuracy of the SLN approach in detecting lymphatic metastases. By assessing its negative predictive value, the study aims to determine whether the SLN technique can reliably replace systematic pelvic and paraaortic lymphadenectomy. If successful, this technique could minimize surgical morbidity, shorten hospitalization stays, and lower complication rates, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
200
Start Date
2025-11-10
Completion Date
2028-06
Last Updated
2025-12-19
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Sentinel Node Technique
A 0.2 ml (27 mBq) dose of 99mTc and 0.5 ml (1.25 mg/ml) of ICG is injected subperitoneally in the dorsal or ventral side of the pelvic infundibulum stump, and 0.2 ml (27 mBq) of 99mTc and 1 ml (1.25 mg/ml) of ICG intracervically. Sentinel nodes are located using the auditory signal from the gamma probe and visually via ICG staining with an infrared light system. After 30 minutes, all identified nodes are removed. Deferred histology applies ultra-staging for negative or micrometastatic nodes.
Locations (1)
Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe
Valencia, Valencia, Spain