A new automated tumor registry and clinical research system and its application to gynecologic oncology patients.

Every physician at one time or another wishes that he could quickly recall, group and stratify elements of his past practice and apply that experience toward solving a current problem. In Oncology attempts to use hospital registries for this purpose are often disappointing, as few are computerized and most lack the detail, accuracy, and flexibility to be truly responsive. The development of our current Gynecologic Oncology Tumor registry began in 1982. The final product results from the cooperation of a computer specialist, a registrar, physicians, and nurses. In addition, three independent programs have been incorporated to expand the statistical and reporting functions of the registry. The result is a tumor registry that is the foundation of a clinical research system.