Necessity of postpartum rehabilitation in female patients after organ-saving treatment of gynecologic cancer
- Authors: Gelashvili A.Z.1, Blinov D.V.2,3,4, Solopova A.G.5
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Affiliations:
- F.I. Inozemtsev City Clinical Hospital, Moscow Department of Public Health
- Institute for Social and Preventive Medicine
- Federal Scientific and Clinical Center for Medical Rehabilitation and Balneology of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency
- F.P. Gaaz Moscow Medical and Social Institute
- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia (Sechenov University)
- Issue: Vol 36, No 11 (2025)
- Pages: 5-10
- Section: Topical Subject
- URL: https://ogarev-online.ru/0236-3054/article/view/362933
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.29296/25877305-2025-11-01
- ID: 362933
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Abstract
Objective. To review the features of postpartum rehabilitation in patients who underwent fertility-sparing treatment for gynecological cancers.
Materials and methods. Literature review and clinical observations regarding postpartum recovery in this category of women were analyzed.
Results. Key risks and complications were identified, including pelvic floor dysfunction, lymphedema, and psychoemotional disorders.
Conclusion. Development of specialized monitoring protocols and comprehensive rehabilitation programs for patients after organ-preserving treatment for gynecological cancer is required.
About the authors
A. Z. Gelashvili
F.I. Inozemtsev City Clinical Hospital, Moscow Department of Public Health
Author for correspondence.
Email: antoninasolopova@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0007-0103-3663
Russian Federation, Moscow
D. V. Blinov
Institute for Social and Preventive Medicine; Federal Scientific and Clinical Center for Medical Rehabilitation and Balneology of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency; F.P. Gaaz Moscow Medical and Social Institute
Email: antoninasolopova@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-3367-9844
SPIN-code: 9779-8290
Candidate of Medical Sciences
Russian Federation, Moscow; Moscow; MoscowA. G. Solopova
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia (Sechenov University)
Email: antoninasolopova@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-7456-2386
SPIN-code: 5278-0465
Professor, MD
Russian Federation, MoscowReferences
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