Objective To assess the clinical effectiveness and safety of paclitaxel liposomes and carboplatin for ovarian cancer. Methods The databases such as The Cochrane Library, PubMed, EMBASE, CNKI and CBM were searched to collect all randomized control trials (RCTs) about the clinical effectiveness and safety of paclitaxel liposomes and carboplatin for ovarian cancer. Literatures were screened according to the inclusive and exclusive criteria, the data were extracted, the methodological quality of the included studies was assessed in line with Cochrane Handbook 5.0.1, and Meta-analysis was performed by using RevMan 5.0.24 software. Results Three RCTs involving 214 patients were included. Meta-analysis showed that compared with the paclitaxel plus carboplatin group, the paclitaxel liposomes plus carboplatin group didn’t show significant differences in the total effective rate (P=0.62), while it was obviously superior in reducing the adverse events, such as muscle and joint pain (Plt;0.000 01), peripheral neurotoxicity (P=0.04), nausea or vomiting (P=0.000 2), facial blushing (P=0.03) and rashes (P=0.003). But there were no significant differences between the two groups in trichomadesis, dyspnea, diarrhea, bellyache and blood system abnormalities. Conclusion As current clinical evidences shows, the paclitaxel liposomes and carboplatin in treating ovarian cancer is as effective as the paclitaxel and carboplatin, and it can reduce some of the adverse reactions. Therefore, the paclitaxel liposomes and carboplatin is available for ovarian cancer as a new, safe and effective treatment. Due to small scale and low quality of the included studies, this conclusion has to be further proved with more high-quality, large-scale, and double-blind RCTs.
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and the adverse reactions of intensive therapy compared with conventional therapy. Methods We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (Issue 3, 2008), MEDLINE (January 1980 to June 2008), EMbase (1984 to June 2008), CBM-disc (January 1980 to June 2008) and CNKI (1994 to June 2008) to get all the randomized control trials (RCTs) about paclitaxel intensive versus conventional therapy for ovarian cancer. We used RevMan 5 to perform meta-analysis. Results Six RCTs involving 572 patients were included. Metaanalysis showed the efficacy of intensive therapy and conventional therapy was similar. There were no significant differences in response rate (RR 1.06, 95%CI 0.94 to 1.20), median survival time, survival rate, median progression free survival and median time to progression between the two groups. When taking safety into consideration, intensive therapy significantly reduced the occurrence of grade Ⅲ or higher neutropenia (RR 0.49, 95%CI 0.35 to 0.69, Plt;0.000 1) and Grade Ⅲ or higher neuropathy (RR 0.43, 95%CI 0.24 to 0.78, P=0.006). But there were no significant differences between intensive therapy and conventional therapy in flush, grade Ⅲ or higher vomiting, anemia, leucopenia, grade Ⅲ or higher thrombocytopenia and alopecia. Conclusion Paclitaxel intensive therapy has similar efficacy and adverse reactions compared with conventional therapy in ovarian cancer. Above all, intensive therapy can reduce the incidence of grade Ⅲ or higher neutropenia and neuropathy. It is a good substitution for the conventional therapy.
Objective To evaluate the role of systematic lymphadenectomy (SL) vs. unsystematic lymphadenectomy (USL) for improving overall survival (OS) in epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC). Methods The databases such as PubMed, EMbase, The Cochrane Library, Evidence-Based Medicine Reviews (EBMR), CBM, CNKI and VIP were searched between January 1, 1995 and December 31, 2010, the randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies on SL vs. USL in treating EOC were included. Based on Cochrane handbook, the data were extracted, the methodological quality was assessed, and then meta-analyses were conducted by using RevMan 5.0 software. Results The total 13 studies involving 22 796 patients were included, including 5 420 patients in the SL group, and the other 17 376 patients in the USL group. Two of the 13 studies were RCTs, and the other 11 were observational studies (including 2 studies retrieved from SEER data). The analyses on 2 RCTs showed that compared with USL, a) SL could not improve 5-PFS (OR=0.70, 95%CI 0.40 to 1.22, P=0.21) in early-stage EOC (FIGO I to II), but it did improve 5-PFS (OR=0.62, 95%CI 0.40 to 0.96, P=0.03) in advanced-stage EOC (FIGO III to IV); b) SL could not improve 5-OS in both early-stage EOC (OR=0.84; 95%CI 0.44 to1.58, P=0.58) and advanced-stage EOC (OR=0.93, 95%CI 0.64 to 1.37, P=0.73); and c) SL could not improve 5-OS in both early-stage (OR=0.84, 95%CI 0.44 to 1.58, P=0.58) and advanced-stage (OR=0.93, 95%CI 0.64 to 1.37, P=0.73) of EOC patients who had optimal tumor dubulking surgery. The analyses on observational studies showed that compared with USL, a) SL could not improve 5-PFS in both early-stage EOC (OR=0.38, 95%CI 0.08 to 1.74, P=0.21) and advanced-stage (OR=2.88, 95%CI 0.95 to 8.72, P=0.06) EOC; b) Whether SEER impacts were excluded or not, SL did improve 5-OS in both early-stage EOC (OR=0.54, 95%CI 0.46 to 0.63, Plt;0.000 01) and advanced-stage (OR=0.47, 95%CI 0.43 to 0.52, Plt;0.000 01) EOC; and c) For EOC patients who had optimal tumor dubulking surgery, SL could not improve 5-OS in early-stage (OR=0.32, 95% CI 0.02 to 6.19, P=0.45), but it did improve 5-OS in advanced-stage (OR=0.53, 95%CI 0.32 to 0.88, P=0.01). Conclusion These findings suggest that maybe SL can improve 5-PFS and 5-OS in EOC. However, the efficacy of SL on 5-PFS and 5-OS is still undetermined, so more relevant studies are required for further investigating the role of SL in EOC.
Objective To systematically assess literature regarding the relationship between ovulation induction and the risk of ovarian cancer. Methods We searched MEDLINE, EMbase, The Cochrane Library, CBM and CNKI (from inception to Feb, 2012). Cohort or case-control studies were identified according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Then the quality of the included studies was assessed, and the data was extracted. Meta-analysis was performed by RevMan 5.0 software. The incorporated RR (relative risk) and 95%CI (confidence interval) of the included cohort studies and incorporated OR (odds ratio) and 95%CI of case-control studies were calculated, respectively. Results Four cohort studies and four case-control studies were included. Result of meta-analysis on cohort studies showed ovulation induction didn’t increase the risk of ovarian cancer (RR=1.07, 95%CI 0.81 to 1.42, P=0.63). Besides, result of meta-analysis on case-control studies showed ovulation induction was not associated with the incidence of ovarian cancer (OR=1.28, 95%CI 0.78 to 2.08, P=0.33). But the risk of borderline ovarian tumors increased when compared with general population controls (OR=1.71, 95%CI 1.05 to 2.79, P=0.03). Conclusion Ovulation induction does not increase the risk of ovarian cancer, but may relate to the incidence of borderline ovarian cancer. However, more high-quality studies, especially perspective cohort studies are required because of the limited quantity of the included studies.
Objective To make an individualized therapeutic regimen for a patient with stage III relapsed ovarian cancer guided by evidence-based medicine.Methods According to the clinical problems this patient showed and the PICO (patient, intervention, comparison and outcome) principle, the best clinical evidence associated with relapsed ovarian cancer was retrieved and evaluated. Results The current evidence showed that the relapsed ovarian cancer with platinum resistance tended to be treated by pharmacotherapy. Consequently, on the basis of combining the recommended guidelines, randomized controlled trials (RCTs), systematic reviews or meta-analyses on RCTs, clinical experience from doctors and willingness of patient, the regimen of Irinotecan plus Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin for interventional chemotherapy was recommended for this patient. After three courses of the treatment, the disease got some relieved; the medical team would like to keep conducting the same regimen for another six to eight courses, and the follow-up visit was undergoing. Conclusion For patients with relapsed ovarian cancer with platinum resistance, an individualized therapeutic regimen under the guidance of evidence-based methods can not only improve the therapeutic efficacy but also guide both doctors and patients to take the indeterminate risk of medicine.
Objective To use a meta-analysis method to establish quantitatively the association between the HER-2/neu gene amplification/enhanced protein expression status and the 5-year post-operative survival rate or median survival time in women with epithelial ovarian carcinoma. Methods We searched and screened Chinese and English literature published since 1989 to collect all retrospective cohort studies on the prognostic significance of HER-2/neu status in this population. The survival data were analyzed using Ludwig’s centered signed rank and the DerSimonian-Laird method. Results In total, 25 studies involving 3 251 patients were included. HER-2/neu was positive in 27.1% (95%CI 0 to 54.8%) of patients, which was not related to the pathological stage, type or grade of epithelial ovarian carcinoma. In HER-2/neu positive cases, the median survival time was shortened by 0.65 years, and the 5-year survival rate was lowered. The hazard ratio (HR) for mortality was 1.22 (95%C 1.09 to 1.36). By subgroup analysis, HER-2/neu protein expression was found to be most significant in prognostic assessment. Patients with a b positive value of HER-2/neu had an increased HR for the 5-year survival; and platinum-based chemotherapy was demonstrated to be less effective in HER-2/neu positive ovarian carcinoma. Conclusion In gynecological oncology, it is reasonable to measure HER-2/neu as a routine pathological marker to predict a patient’s prognosis and to determine the most appropriate adjuvant chemotherapy regimen.
Objective To assess the clinical efficacy, safety and cost-effectiveness of topotecan for recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer. Methods We searched MEDLINE (1966 to 2005), EMbase (1989 to 2004), CancerLit (1996 to 2003), CBMdisc (1978 to 2005), CNKI (1994 to 2005), The Cochrane Library (Issue 3, 2005), The National Research Register, and the Health Technology Assessment Database (HTA). Relevant journals were also handsearched. The search was conducted on December 31, 2005. Randomize controlled trials (RCTs) comparing topotecan versus other agents for recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer were included. The quality of the eligible trials was assessed by two reviewers independently. Meta-analysis was performed. Results Four RCTs met the inclusion criteria, and the methodological quality was either level A or B. When used as second-line chemotherapy for recurrent ovarian cancer, there was no significant difference in remission rate between topotecan and paclitaxel or pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (PLD). The clinical benefit rate of topotecan was higher than that of paclitaxel or PLD. Myelosuppression was more frequent in patients in the topotecan group than those in the PLD or paclitaxel group, but it was not severe. As to cost-effectiveness analysis, topotecan was better than PLD. Conclusions The standard regimen of topotecan (intravenous 1.5 mg/m2/d for 5 consecutive days) is recommended for use in platinum-resistant and refractory ovarian cancer.
至2002年2月,有关晚期卵巢癌的手术治疗效果和细胞毒性化疗效果的临床证据如下:⑴在改进生活质量方面的任何治疗效果的证据都不充分. ⑵晚期卵巢癌的手术治疗: ①先行手术加化疗与单用化疗相比较:缺乏相关RCT. ②先行手术与不手术比较:缺乏相关RCT. ③在初次手术加化疗后一定间隔期的缩瘤术:1个RCT发现,初次手术加化疗后一定间隔期的缩瘤术提高总的存活年限为3.5年;另1个RCT则认为该方法对存活率没有显著性作用,但可能系检验效能不够而没有发现潜在的临床重要作用. ④常规二次手术:2个RCT认为,在晚期卵巢癌初次手术后常规进行二探手术的存活率并不优于术后只进行化疗的对照组. ⑶晚期卵巢癌的细胞毒性药物化疗: ①铂剂+紫杉醇方案:1篇系统评价和另1个RCT认为,晚期卵巢癌初次手术后,以铂剂+紫杉醇为基础的化疗能延长存活时间和总存活率. ②含铂剂的化疗方案:1篇系统评价发现,铂剂加入任何不含铂剂的方案都能显著提高存活率,尤其是铂剂加入联合治疗方案. ③卡铂+紫杉醇与卡铂+多烯紫杉醇比较:未找到比较这两种方案疗效的高质量RCT. ④含铂剂的联合方案与不含铂剂的联合方案比较:7个RCT比较了这两种方案;大多数RCT发现含铂剂的方案能改善结局,其益处和危害依赖于具体方案;没有研究显示铂剂能显著减少存活时间和总存活率. ⑤联用铂剂与单用铂剂比较:1篇系统评价和另3个RCT认为没有证据表明,延长存活时间和总存活率上,联用铂剂优于单用铂剂. ⑥紫杉醇+顺铂与紫杉醇+卡铂比较:1个RCT表明在延长存活时间和总存活率上两者无显著性差异,虽然不足以排除临床上的重要作用.
目的 评价肿瘤细胞减灭术治疗复发上皮性卵巢癌（EOC）的作用，分析影响生存时间的因素。 方法 按Cochrane系统评价方法，计算机检索PubMed、EMbase、Medline、Cochrane Library、循证医学数据库（EBMR）、中国生物医学文献数据库（CBM）、中国期刊全文数据库（CJFD）、清华同方等数据库，并手工检索相关领域杂志。检索时间从1985年1月1日－2011年11月30日，查找手术治疗复发EOC患者的回顾性、非随机前瞻性、病例对照研究，由两位研究者按照纳入排除标准筛选文献、评价质量并提取资料后，采用SPSS软件进行线性回归分析。 结果 共纳入48篇文献（回顾性文献40篇，非随机前瞻性文献7篇，病例对照研究1篇）共2 605例。简单线性回归分析结果显示满意切除比例与中位生存时间回归模型成立，有统计学意义（F=7.346，P=0.009），浆液性病理类型比例与中位生存时间回归模型成立，有统计学意义（F=5.537，P=0.025），残留病灶大小与中位生存时间回归模型成立，有统计学意义（F=4.249，P=0.045），多重逐步线性回归分析显示仅有满意切除比率对术后中位生存时间的影响有统计学意义（P=0.009）。 结论 二次肿瘤细胞减灭术主要适用于铂类敏感型可切除及孤立结节复发EOC患者，要获得明确二次肿瘤细胞减灭术治疗复发EOC对中位生存时间的影响，尚需进行大样本随机对照的研究。