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Menendez-Santos M, Gonzalez-Baerga C, Taher D, Waters R, Virarkar M, Bhosale P. Endometrial Cancer: 2023 Revised FIGO Staging System and the Role of Imaging. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:1869. [PMID: 38791948 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16101869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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The FIGO endometrial cancer staging system recently released updated guidance based on clinical evidence gathered after the previous version was published in 2009. Different imaging modalities are beneficial across various stages of endometrial cancer (EC) management. Additionally, ongoing research studies are aimed at improving imaging in EC. Gynecological cancer is a crucial element in the practice of a body radiologist. With a new staging system in place, it is important to address the role of radiology in the EC diagnostic pathway. This article is a comprehensive review of the changes made to the FIGO endometrial cancer staging system and the impact of imaging in the staging of this disease.
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- Manuel Menendez-Santos
- Department of Radiology, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL 32209, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL 32209, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL 32209, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Natarajan P, Delanerolle G, Dobson L, Xu C, Zeng Y, Yu X, Marston K, Phan T, Choi F, Barzilova V, Powell SG, Wyatt J, Taylor S, Shi JQ, Hapangama DK. Surgical Treatment for Endometrial Cancer, Hysterectomy Performed via Minimally Invasive Routes Compared with Open Surgery: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:1860. [PMID: 38791939 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16101860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Background: Total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy via minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has emerged as the standard of care for early-stage endometrial cancer (EC). Prior systematic reviews and meta-analyses have focused on outcomes reported solely from randomised controlled trials (RCTs), overlooking valuable data from non-randomised studies. This inaugural systematic review and network meta-analysis comprehensively compares clinical and oncological outcomes between MIS and open surgery for early-stage EC, incorporating evidence from randomised and non-randomised studies. Methods: This study was prospectively registered on PROSPERO (CRD42020186959). All original research of any experimental design reporting clinical and oncological outcomes of surgical treatment for endometrial cancer was included. Study selection was restricted to English-language peer-reviewed journal articles published 1 January 1995-31 December 2021. A Bayesian network meta-analysis was conducted. Results: A total of 99 studies were included in the network meta-analysis, comprising 181,716 women and 14 outcomes. Compared with open surgery, laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery demonstrated reduced blood loss and length of hospital stay but increased operating time. Compared with laparoscopic surgery, robotic-assisted surgery was associated with a significant reduction in ileus (OR = 0.40, 95% CrI: 0.17-0.87) and total intra-operative complications (OR = 0.38, 95% CrI: 0.17-0.75) as well as a higher disease-free survival (OR = 2.45, 95% CrI: 1.04-6.34). Conclusions: For treating early endometrial cancer, minimal-access surgery via robotic-assisted or laparoscopic techniques appears safer and more efficacious than open surgery. Robotic-assisted surgery is associated with fewer complications and favourable oncological outcomes.
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- Purushothaman Natarajan
- Department of Women's & Children's Health, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L8 7SS, UK
- Liverpool Women's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool L8 7SS, UK
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- Institute of Applied Health Research, College of Medicine, University of Birmingham, Vincent Drive, Edgbaston B15 2TT, UK
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- Department of Women's & Children's Health, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L8 7SS, UK
- Liverpool Women's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool L8 7SS, UK
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- Department of Statistics and Data Science, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Statistics and Data Science, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Statistics and Data Science, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Women's & Children's Health, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L8 7SS, UK
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- Department of Women's & Children's Health, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L8 7SS, UK
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- Department of Women's & Children's Health, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L8 7SS, UK
- Liverpool Women's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool L8 7SS, UK
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- Department of Women's & Children's Health, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L8 7SS, UK
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- Department of Women's & Children's Health, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L8 7SS, UK
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- Department of Women's & Children's Health, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L8 7SS, UK
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- Liverpool Women's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool L8 7SS, UK
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- Department of Statistics and Data Science, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
- National Center for Applied Mathematics Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518038, China
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- Department of Women's & Children's Health, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L8 7SS, UK
- Liverpool Women's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool L8 7SS, UK
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Seon KE, Lee YJ, Lee JY, Nam EJ, Kim S, Kim YT, Kim SW. Initial experience with the da Vinci SP robot-assisted surgical staging of endometrial cancer: a retrospective comparison with conventional laparotomy. J Robot Surg 2023; 17:2889-2898. [PMID: 37816993 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-023-01730-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
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To compare the perioperative outcomes of surgical staging performed using conventional laparotomy (LT) or the da Vinci SP robotic system (SP) in patients with endometrial cancer. We retrospectively analyzed 180 patients with stage I-III endometrial cancer who underwent surgical staging using LT (n = 126) or SP (n = 54) at the Yonsei Cancer Center between November 2018 and December 2022. Propensity score matching (PSM) was performed to mitigate potential confounding biases. Fifty-one pairs of patients were matched by PSM. SP required longer total operation time than LT (221 vs. 142 min in SP vs. LT, respectively, p < 0.001). However, estimated blood loss and postoperative hemoglobin change were lower in SP than in LT (30 vs. 100 mL, p < 0.001; 0.6 vs. 1.6 g/dL, p < 0.001 for SP vs. LT respectively). Furthermore, postoperative minor complications (13.7% in SP vs. 33.3% in LT, p = 0.02), perioperative transfusion rate (0% in SP vs. 11.8% in LT, p = 0.03), and postoperative hospital stay (2 days for SP vs. 8 days for LT, p < 0.001) were lower in SP than in LT. Although the patient-controlled analgesia administration rate was lower in SP (13.8% in SP vs. 100% in LT, p < 0.001), the median postoperative pain score at 6, 12, and 24 h after surgery was lower in SP than in LT (2 vs. 3, p = 0.002; 2 vs. 3, p = 0.005; 2 vs. 3, p = 0.001 for SP vs. LT, respectively). Although SP required longer total operation time, it demonstrated several advantages over LT in endometrial cancer staging.
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- Ki Eun Seon
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Women's Life Medical Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Women's Life Medical Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Women's Life Medical Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Women's Life Medical Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Women's Life Medical Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Women's Life Medical Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Women's Life Medical Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea.
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Higuchi M, Suzuki K, Kaminishi Y. Acute limb ischemia due to arterial dissection caused by mechanical compression of vascular tissue by the robotic arm during robot-assisted surgery: a case report. QJM 2023; 116:789-791. [PMID: 37225399 DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcad105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023] Open
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- M Higuchi
- Department of Cardiology, Mito Saiseikai General Hospital, 3-3-10 Futabadai, Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture 311-4145, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mito Saiseikai General Hospital, 3-3-10 Futabadai, Mito Ibaraki Prefecture 311-4145, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mito Saiseikai General Hospital, 3-3-10 Futabadai, Mito Ibaraki Prefecture 311-4145, Japan
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Drymiotou S, Dokmeci M, Chandrasekaran D, Jeyarajah A, Brockbank E. Impact of minimally invasive surgery on surgical outcomes for obese women with endometrial cancer following robotic surgery introduction; a single centre study. Int J Med Robot 2023:e2559. [PMID: 37522379 DOI: 10.1002/rcs.2559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim was to assess the surgical outcomes in obese women with endometrial cancer following robotic surgery introduction in a London tertiary gynaecological cancer unit. METHODS Data was prospectively collected for 281 women undergoing endometrial cancer surgery in 2016, 2018 and 2019 (robotic surgery was introduced in November 2017). RESULTS The proportion of obese and morbidly obese patients undergoing minimally invasive surgery (MIS) significantly increased following robotic surgery introduction from 43.8% to 69.6% (p < 0.001). Overall robotic surgery operating time was not affected by higher body mass index (r = 0.177, 95% CI -0.068-0.402). There was no difference in the length of stay or in the frequency and severity of complication rates between obese, morbidly obese and non-obese populations undergoing MIS. CONCLUSION Robotic surgery led to a significant rise in MIS and improved surgical outcomes for obese and morbidly obese women with endometrial cancer within 12 months of its introduction.
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- Gynaecology Oncology Department, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Gynaecology Oncology Department, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Gynaecology Oncology Department, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Gynaecology Oncology Department, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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Lees BF, Johnson S, Donahue E, Bose R, Brown J, Crane E, Puechl A, Tait D, Naumann RW. Improved Rates of Same-day Discharge in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Endometrial Cancer Following the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2022; 29:1248-1252. [PMID: 35940525 PMCID: PMC9354383 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2022.07.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To determine the effect of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the rate of same-day discharge (SDD) after minimally invasive surgery for endometrial cancer. DESIGN Retrospective cohort. SETTING Teaching hospital. PATIENTS A total of 166 patients underwent a minimally invasive surgery procedure for the indication of endometrial cancer at a large academic institution from September 1, 2019, to October 1, 2020-80 patients before the implementation of the COVID-19 restrictions and 86 patients after. INTERVENTIONS COVID-19 pandemic with visitor restrictions and hospital policy changes placed on March 17, 2020. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS SDD rate was increased by 18% after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic (40% vs 58%, p = .02). There were no differences between the 2 groups with regard to operative time (p = .07), estimated blood loss (p = .21), uterine weight (p = .12), age (p = .06), body mass index (p = .42), or surgery start time (p = .15). In a multivariable logistic regression model, subjects in the COVID-19 group had 3.08 times (95% confidence interval, 1.40-6.74; p = .01) higher odds of SDD than those in the pre-COVID-19 group. There was no difference in 30-day readmission rates (7.5% vs 5.8%, p = .66). CONCLUSION There was a significant increase in the SDD of patients with endometrial cancer since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has strained hospital resources and motivated patients and physicians to avoid hospitalization. This shows that with proper motivation, an increase in SDD rates is possible without an increase in complications or rehospitalization.
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- Brittany F. Lees
- Corresponding author: Brittany F. Lees, MD, Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health, 1021 Morehead Medical Dr, Ste 2100, Charlotte, NC 28204
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Hwang JH, Kim BW. The incidence of postoperative symptomatic lymphocele after pelvic lymphadenectomy between abdominal and laparoscopic approach: a systemic review and meta-analysis. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:7114-7125. [PMID: 35467142 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09227-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the risks of symptomatic lymphocele after pelvic lymphadenectomy between the laparoscopic and abdominal approach in uterine cervical and endometrial cancer. METHODS We searched Ovid Medline, Ovid EMBASE, and the Cochrane library through April 2020. We selected the comparative studies contained information on symptomatic lymphoceles in postoperative complications. All articles searched were independently reviewed and selected by two researchers. A meta-analysis was performed using the Stata MP version 16.0 software package. RESULTS A total of 33 eligible clinical trials were ultimately enrolled in this meta-analysis. When all studies were pooled, the odds ratios (OR) of the laparoscopic approach for the risk of symptomatic lymphoceles compared to the abdominal approach was 0.58 [95% confidence interval (CI): 0.42-0.81, p = 0.022, I-squared = 0.0%]. The risk of postoperative symptomatic lymphoceles in the laparoscopic group tended to decrease over time in the cumulative meta-analysis. In the subgroup analysis, there was no evidence for an association between cancer type, quality of the study methodology, hysterectomy type, and postoperative symptomatic lymphoceles. However, in a recently published article, being overweight (body mass index ≥ 25) and studies conducted in oriental area were associated with a lower incidence of postoperative symptomatic lymphoceles. CONCLUSION Laparoscopic lymphadenectomy was associated with a significantly lower risk of postoperative symptomatic lymphoceles than abdominal lymphadenectomy (PROSPERO registration number: CRD 42,020,187,165).
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- Jong Ha Hwang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Seo-Gu Incheon Metropolitan City, Simgokro 100 Gil 25, Incheon, 22711, South Korea.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Seo-Gu Incheon Metropolitan City, Simgokro 100 Gil 25, Incheon, 22711, South Korea
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Gitas G, Hanker L, Rody A, Ackermann J, Alkatout I. Robotic surgery in gynecology: is the future already here? MINIM INVASIV THER 2022; 31:815-824. [DOI: 10.1080/13645706.2021.2010763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Georgios Gitas
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Schleswig Holstein, Luebeck, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Schleswig Holstein, Luebeck, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Schleswig Holstein, Luebeck, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Schleswig Holstein, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Schleswig Holstein, Kiel, Germany
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Valdés Olmos R, Vidal-Sicart S, Fuertes Cabero S, Goñi Gironés E, Paredes P. Aportación de la medicina nuclear intervencionista a la cirugía de precisión molecularmente dirigida. Rev Esp Med Nucl Imagen Mol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.remn.2021.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Valdés Olmos R, Vidal-Sicart S, Fuertes Cabero S, Goñi Gironés E, Paredes P. Interventional nuclear medicine's contribution to molecularly targeted precision surgery. Rev Esp Med Nucl Imagen Mol 2022; 41:179-187. [PMID: 35484078 DOI: 10.1016/j.remnie.2021.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The surgical approach to different pathologies, not only oncological, has evolved. As Veronesi's group has coined very graphically, we are moving from "maximum tolerable treatments to minimum effective treatments" and this journey cannot be carried out in any other way than through a multidisciplinary and multimodality approach. Multidisciplinary, because collaboration between surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, nuclear physicians, pathologists, and all those involved in patient follow-up is necessary, and multimodality, because we must move towards precision surgery tailored to each patient in which, on the part of Nuclear Medicine, hybrid imaging (SPECT/CT and PET/CT), bimodal tracers, the use of new allies such as ultrasound or our own adaptation to robotic surgery have a great deal to say. A wide range of possibilities is built on the solid foundation of preoperative scintigraphy, which makes it possible to identify the target tissues and whose knowledge prior to surgery allows the necessary surgical approach to be considered for each patient.
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- R Valdés Olmos
- Interventional Molecular Imaging Laboratory and Nuclear Medicine Section, Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Servicio de Medicina Nuclear, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain; Servicio de Medicina Nuclear, Imatge Mèdica Intercentres S. L. (IMI), Parc de Salut Mar, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Medicina Nuclear, Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Medicina Nuclear, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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- Servicio de Medicina Nuclear, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain; Facultad de Medicina, Universitat de Barcelona (UB), Barcelona, Spain.
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Wiseman D, Hanzlik JA, Richardson JA, Shelton JM, Evers BM, Diamond MP, Brown R, Mazzucco DC. Development of a Chronic Canine Ovariohysterectomy Model to Evaluate Vaginal Cuff Healing Using Two Closure Systems. Surg Innov 2022; 29:183-194. [PMID: 34414835 DOI: 10.1177/15533506211039307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background and Purpose. This study established a suitable animal model of ovariohysterectomy; characterized the course and pattern of vaginal healing after ovariohysterectomy; and compared healing obtained after closure of the vaginal cuff with a novel cuff-closure device (Zip-stitch® clips) and VICRYL® sutures. Research Design and Study Sample. This prospective, randomized, controlled, blinded animal study was conducted in 27 mongrel hounds according to an IACUC-approved protocol. Each animal underwent ovariohysterectomy followed by vaginal cuff closure with Zip-stitch or VICRYL. At two or six weeks, animals were sacrificed for gross and histological analysis. Data Collection. The primary endpoint was the difference in the fraction of vaginal cuff healed six weeks after application of the closure device. Secondary endpoints included histopathologic cellular and tissue responses, including inflammation, necrosis, infection, and vascular and muscle changes. Results. In the test group, there were two distinct locations where fibrotic or granular tissue fusion between the anterior and posterior vaginal walls was observed: in tissue "captured" by a clip or in tissue around the clip. The fraction of the vaginal cuff healed was similar in animals treated with Zip-stitch clips and those treated with sutures at six weeks (68±10% vs 67±18%; P=.148, test for non-inferiority) after surgery. The test article performed similarly or better than the control article in terms of the intensity or extent of the secondary endpoints. Conclusions. Subject to further confirmation, this study supports Zip-stitch clips as a method to maintain immediate post-operative approximation of the vaginal cuff leading to healing but did not achieve statistical significance in its primary endpoint.
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- Department of Pathology, 12334University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Histo Pathology Division, 12334University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Pathology, 12334University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Wayne State University School of Medicine, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI, USA
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Chen K, Zhang J, Beeraka NM, Sinelnikov MY, Zhang X, Cao Y, Lu P. Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Breast Surgery: Recent Evidence with Comparative Clinical Outcomes. J Clin Med 2022; 11:1827. [PMID: 35407434 PMCID: PMC8999956 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11071827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2022] [Revised: 03/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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In recent times, robot-assisted surgery has been prominently gaining pace to minimize overall postsurgical complications with minimal traumatization, due to technical advancements in telerobotics and ergonomics. The aim of this review is to explore the efficiency of robot-assisted systems for executing breast surgeries, including microsurgeries, direct-to-implant breast reconstruction, deep inferior epigastric perforators-based surgery, latissimus dorsi breast reconstruction, and nipple-sparing mastectomy. Robot-assisted surgery systems are efficient due to 3D-based visualization, dexterity, and range of motion while executing breast surgery. The review describes the comparative efficiency of robot-assisted surgery in relation to conventional or open surgery, in terms of clinical outcomes, morbidity rates, and overall postsurgical complication rates. Potential cost-effective barriers and technical skills were also delineated as the major limitations associated with these systems in the clinical sector. Furthermore, instrument articulation of robot-assisted surgical systems (for example, da Vinci systems) can enable high accuracy and precision surgery due to its promising ability to mitigate tremors at the time of surgery, and shortened learning curve, making it more beneficial than other open surgery procedures.
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Milone M, Manigrasso M, Anoldo P, D’Amore A, Elmore U, Giglio MC, Rompianesi G, Vertaldi S, Troisi RI, Francis NK, De Palma GD. The Role of Robotic Visceral Surgery in Patients with Adhesions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12020307. [PMID: 35207795 PMCID: PMC8878352 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12020307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Abdominal adhesions are a risk factor for conversion to open surgery. An advantage of robotic surgery is the lower rate of unplanned conversions. A systematic review was conducted using the terms “laparoscopic” and “robotic”. Inclusion criteria were: comparative studies evaluating patients undergoing laparoscopic and robotic surgery; reporting data on conversion to open surgery for each group due to adhesions and studies including at least five patients in each group. The main outcomes were the conversion rates due to adhesions and surgeons’ expertise (novice vs. expert). The meta-analysis included 70 studies from different surgical specialities with 14,329 procedures (6472 robotic and 7857 laparoscopic). The robotic approach was associated with a reduced risk of conversion (OR 1.53, 95% CI 1.12–2.10, p = 0.007). The analysis of the procedures performed by “expert surgeons” showed a statistically significant difference in favour of robotic surgery (OR 1.48, 95% CI 1.03–2.12, p = 0.03). A reduced conversion rate due to adhesions with the robotic approach was observed in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery (OR 2.62, 95% CI 1.20–5.72, p = 0.02). The robotic approach could be a valid option in patients with abdominal adhesions, especially in the subgroup of those undergoing colorectal cancer resection performed by expert surgeons.
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- Marco Milone
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.D.); (M.C.G.); (G.R.); (S.V.); (R.I.T.); (G.D.D.P.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-333-299-3637
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (M.M.); (P.A.)
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (M.M.); (P.A.)
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.D.); (M.C.G.); (G.R.); (S.V.); (R.I.T.); (G.D.D.P.)
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- Department of Surgery, San Raffaele Hospital and San Raffaele Vita-Salute University, 20132 Milan, Italy;
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.D.); (M.C.G.); (G.R.); (S.V.); (R.I.T.); (G.D.D.P.)
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.D.); (M.C.G.); (G.R.); (S.V.); (R.I.T.); (G.D.D.P.)
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.D.); (M.C.G.); (G.R.); (S.V.); (R.I.T.); (G.D.D.P.)
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.D.); (M.C.G.); (G.R.); (S.V.); (R.I.T.); (G.D.D.P.)
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.D.); (M.C.G.); (G.R.); (S.V.); (R.I.T.); (G.D.D.P.)
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Tomov ST, Gorchev GA, Kiprova DK, Lyubenov AD, Hinkova NH, Tomova VD, Gorcheva ZV, Ahmad S. Peri-operative and survival outcomes analysis of patients with endometrial cancer managed by three surgical approaches: a long-term Bulgarian experience. J Robot Surg 2022; 16:1367-1382. [PMID: 35142980 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-022-01374-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The study aim was to assess the peri-operative, oncologic, and survival outcomes for patients with endometrial cancer (EC) managed by abdominal hysterectomy (AH), laparoscopic hysterectomy (LH), or robotic hysterectomy (RH) approaches at premier centers in Bulgaria. We analyzed histologically diagnosed EC cases operated via any of the three surgical methods during 2008-2019. Data analyses included patients and tumor characteristics, peri-operative outcomes, and disease status. We grouped FIGO stages I and II to represent early-stage EC and to investigate their survival. Kaplan-Meier and Cox regression analyses were performed to determine disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS). Consecutive 917 patients (AH = 466; LH = 60, RH = 391) formed the basis of study analyses. Most of demographics and tumor characteristics of the patients were comparable across the groups except few minor variations (e.g., LH/RH cases were younger, heavier, more stage IA, endometrioid, G1, low-risk group). LH and RH group cases had significantly lower operative time than AH (p < 0.001), shorter hospital length-of-stay (p < 0.001), higher post-operative Hgb (p < 0.001). RH cases had fewer blood transfusions than AH or LH (p < 0.001). Cox multivariate analyses indicate that OS was not influenced by the type of surgical approach. Despite the fact that the DFS in "early-stage" EC is significantly better in AH group than RH, the type of surgery (i.e., AH, LH, or RH) for "all stages" is insignificant factor for DFS. With our long-term experience, minimally invasive surgical approach resulted in superior peri-operative, oncologic, and survival outcomes. Specifically, RH is not only safe in terms of post-operative results, but also for mortality and oncologic rates.
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- Slavcho T Tomov
- Medical University Pleven, University Hospital "Saint Marina", Pleven, 5800, Bulgaria.
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- Medical University Pleven, University Hospital "Saint Marina", Pleven, 5800, Bulgaria
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- Medical University Pleven, University Hospital "Saint Marina", Pleven, 5800, Bulgaria
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- Medical University Pleven, University Hospital "Saint Marina", Pleven, 5800, Bulgaria
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- Medical University Pleven, University Hospital "Saint Marina", Pleven, 5800, Bulgaria
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- Medical University Pleven, University Hospital "Saint Marina", Pleven, 5800, Bulgaria
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- Medical University Pleven, University Hospital "Saint Marina", Pleven, 5800, Bulgaria
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- Gynecologic Oncology Program, AdventHealth Cancer Institute, 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 786, Orlando, FL, 32804, USA. .,FSU and UCF Colleges of Medicine, Orlando, FL 32804, USA.
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Kakubari R, Kobayashi E, Kakuda M, Iwamiya T, Takiuchi T, Kodama M, Hashimoto K, Ueda Y, Sawada K, Tomimatsu T, Kimura T. Postoperative lymphocyst formation after pelvic lymphadenectomy for gynecologic cancers: comparison between laparoscopy and laparotomy. Int J Clin Oncol 2022; 27:602-608. [PMID: 35119580 DOI: 10.1007/s10147-021-02052-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE The goal of this study was to evaluate, using definitive diagnostic criteria, the incidence of lymphocyst formation following pelvic lymphadenectomy for gynecological cancer, and to compare rates between the approaches of laparoscopy and laparotomy. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of all patients who underwent pelvic lymphadenectomy for cervical or endometrial cancer between March of 2010 and March of 2016. We defined a lymphocyst as a circumscribed collection of fluid within the pelvic cavity, with a diameter of 2 cm or more, as diagnosed with ultrasound or computed tomography. RESULTS During the six-year observational period, a pelvic lymphadenectomy was conducted in 196 women with clinical stage I uterine cancer; 90 cases underwent laparoscopy, 106 underwent laparotomy. The minimally invasive laparoscopic group had a lower estimated blood loss (p < 0.01), shorter hospital stay (p < 0.01). Lymphocysts were observed in 14.4% (13/90) of the laparoscopy cases, and in 15.1% (16/106) of the laparotomy cases which means no significant difference of lymphocyst (p = 1.00). The median size of symptomatic lymphocyst was significantly larger in laparotomy group than in laparoscopy group (4.8 cm v.s. 2.8 cm, median) (p = 0.04). Symptomatic lymphocysts were more common in laparotomy [7/90 (7.8%) vs 14/106 (13.2%) (p = 0.253)]. CONCLUSIONS In a retrospective analysis with a strict diagnostic criteria, we could find no statistical difference in lymphocyst occurrence between laparoscopy and laparotomy. The median size of the lymphocyst was bigger and lymphocyst was likely to be symptomatic in the laparotomy group.
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- Reisa Kakubari
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 565-0871 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita City, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 565-0871 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita City, Osaka, Japan.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 565-0871 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita City, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 565-0871 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita City, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 565-0871 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita City, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 565-0871 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita City, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 565-0871 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita City, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 565-0871 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita City, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 565-0871 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita City, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 565-0871 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita City, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 565-0871 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita City, Osaka, Japan
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Li KP, Deng XZ, Wu T. Surgical Outcomes of Transperitoneal Para-Aortic Lymphadenectomy Compared With Extraperitoneal Approach in Gynecologic Cancers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Front Surg 2022; 8:779372. [PMID: 34993228 PMCID: PMC8724245 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2021.779372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Purpose: The optimal surgical approach for para-aortic lymphadenectomy (PALND) in gynecologic cancers using minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy or robotic-assisted) is controversial. This study summarizes the current evidence on the extraperitoneal (EP) approach and compares its perioperative, surgical outcomes, and complications to the transperitoneal (TP) approach in an updated meta-analysis. Methods: We performed a systematic search in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library database for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and non-RCTs that compare EP to TP for PALND. The main outcomes included surgical, perioperative outcomes, and complications. The weighted mean difference (WMD) and odds ratio (OR) were applied for the comparison of continuous and dichotomous variables with 95% CIs. Three RCTs and 10 non-RCTs trials, including 2,354 patients were identified and enrolled in the meta-analysis. Results: A total of three RCTs and ten non-RCTs trials, including 2,354 patients were identified and enrolled in the meta-analysis. We reported similar results for EP and TP in terms of the hospital stay, estimated blood loss, blood transfusion, conversion to laparotomy, total operative time, and postoperative complications (Clavien grade ≥ 1 and Clavien grade ≥ 3). However, the PALND operative time (WMD -10.46 min, 95% CI -19.04, -1.88; p = 0.02) and intraoperative complications (OR 0.40, 95% CI 0.23, 0.69; p = 0.001) were less with EP. Also, more nodes were removed in EP compared with the TP (WMD 1.45, 95% CI 0.05, 2.86; p = 0.04). Conclusions: The EP approach did not show differences regarding surgical and perioperative parameters compared with the TP approach. However, the number of aortic nodes retrieved was higher. Furthermore, The PALND operative time and intraoperative complications were less in EP.
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- Kun-Peng Li
- Department of Urology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China
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- Department of Urology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China
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- Department of Urology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China
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Katayama S, Mori K, Pradere B, Yanagisawa T, Mostafaei H, Quhal F, Motlagh RS, Laukhtina E, Grossmann NC, Rajwa P, Aydh A, König F, Karakiewicz PI, Araki M, Nasu Y, Shariat SF. Influence of steep Trendelenburg position on postoperative complications: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Robot Surg 2021. [PMID: 34972981 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-021-01361-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Intraoperative physiologic changes related to the steep Trendelenburg position have been investigated with the widespread adoption of robot-assisted pelvic surgery (RAPS). However, the impact of the steep Trendelenburg position on postoperative complications remains unclear. We conducted a meta-analysis to compare RAPS to laparoscopic/open pelvic surgery with regards to the rates of venous thromboembolism (VTE), cardiac, and cerebrovascular complications. Meta-regression was performed to evaluate the influence of confounding risk factors. Ten randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and 47 non-randomized controlled studies (NRSs), with a total of 380,125 patients, were included. Although RAPS was associated with a decreased risk of VTE and cardiac complications compared to laparoscopic/open pelvic surgery in NRSs [risk ratio (RR), 0.59; 95% CI 0.51–0.72, p < 0.001 and RR 0.93; 95% CI 0.58–1.50, p = 0.78, respectively], these differences were not confirmed in RCTs (RR 0.92; 95% CI 0.52–1.62, p = 0.77 and RR 0.93; 95% CI 0.58–1.50, p = 0.78, respectively). In subgroup analyses of laparoscopic surgery, there was no significant difference in the risk of VTE and cardiac complications in both RCTs and NRSs. In the meta-regression, none of the risk factors were found to be associated with heterogeneity. Furthermore, no significant difference was observed in cerebrovascular complications between RAPS and laparoscopic/open pelvic surgery. Our meta-analysis suggests that the steep Trendelenburg position does not seem to affect postoperative complications and, therefore, can be considered safe with regard to the risk of VTE, cardiac, and cerebrovascular complications. However, proper individualized preventive measures should still be implemented during all surgeries including RAPS to warrant patient safety.
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El-Achi V, Burling M, Al-Aker M. Sentinel lymph node biopsy at robotic-assisted hysterectomy for atypical hyperplasia and endometrial cancer. J Robot Surg 2021; 16:1111-1115. [PMID: 34855134 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-021-01321-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/16/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Lymph node (LN) evaluation in endometrial cancer is controversial. Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) allows for an accurate nodal assessment while minimising the risks of a full pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND). The aims of this study are to examine the characteristics and peri-operative outcomes of women with atypical hyperplasia (AH) or endometrial cancer undergoing robotic-assisted hysterectomy (RAH) ± SLNB or PLND; to examine the utilisation, feasibility and role of SLNB and compare their peri-operative outcomes. Retrospective cohort study from December 2018 to February 2021 of women who underwent RAH ± LN assessment for endometrial cancer or AH. 115 women underwent RAH. 59% had SLNB, 29% had no LN assessment, and 12% had PLND. The final diagnosis was mostly early stage low-grade disease; Stage 1A-50%, Grade 1 endometrioid adenocarcinoma (EAC)-56%. The detection rate was 90%. There was a statistically significant trend towards performing SLNB over time (P value 0.004). There was a statistically shorter length of stay, less estimated blood loss, and shorter surgical duration in the SLNB cohort, compared to the no LN assessment cohort (P values 0.02, 0.01, and 0.03, respectively). There was statistically significant less estimated blood loss and surgical duration in the SLNB compared to the PLND cohort (P values 0.03 and 0.001, respectively). SLNB at RAH was utilised and feasible. It was safe with a low complication rate and had advantages compared to PLND cohort. SLNB should be considered in suitable selected women undergoing surgery for endometrial cancer or AH.
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- Vanessa El-Achi
- Gynaecology Oncology Department, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- Gynaecology Oncology Department, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Westmead Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Gynaecology Oncology Department, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Donor hysterectomy for live donor uterus transplantation was from the start performed by laparotomy, but minimal invasive surgery has entered the scene. In particular robotic-assisted laparoscopy is used since robotics is advantageous in the complex donor hysterectomy surgery in narrow space. This review covers the development and benefits of robotics and the published robotic donor hysterectomy experiences. RECENT FINDINGS Robotic donor hysterectomy publications are scarce with eight cases in Sweden, five in USA, and one each in China and Spain. Robotics have been performed for either the entire donor hysterectomy or with conversion to laparotomy for the last steps of the surgical procedure. The total operative times are in line with open surgery, although a decrease is expected in the future. The estimated blood loss and hospital stays are less than at open surgery. The complication panorama includes hydronephrosis, ureteric fistula and pressure alopecia. Live births with healthy babies have been reported. SUMMARY In uterus transplantation, robotic live donor hysterectomy has proven to be feasible, safe and associated with successful live births. The robotic donor hysterectomy is a low-volume procedure and an international registry to gather collective information is crucial for further evaluation and development.
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- Department of Transplantation, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Stockholm IVF-EUGIN, Stockholm, Sweden
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Liu H, Cao Y, Li L, Bai Y, Liu J. Effectiveness of robotic surgery for endometrial cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2021; 305:837-850. [PMID: 34498124 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-021-06229-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Our current study was performed aimed at determining the efficacy and safety profile of robotic surgery (RS) compared to laparoscopic surgery (LPS) and laparotomy (LT) in the treatment of endometrial cancer on the basis of relevant studies. PATIENTS AND METHODS A systematic literature search was conducted based on appropriate keywords, using the Embase, Cochrane library, as well as PubMed. Our studiers also reviewed the key pertinent sources among the publications and included associated literatures published by June 2021. Odds ratios (ORs), mean difference (MD), as well as 95% confidence interval (95% CI) for each study were measured for further assessment and synthesis of outcomes. RESULTS Thirty studies involving a total of 12,025 patients were eventually included in the current meta-analysis. Compared with LPS, RS could significantly decrease the estimated blood loss, the incidence of intraoperative complications, the length of hospital stay, and the rate of conversion, and increased the rate of readmission. Compared with LT, RS significantly decreased the estimated blood loss, blood transfusion volume, the length of hospital stay, the rate of total, intraoperative and postoperative complications, and the rate of readmission and re-operation, and increased the operative time. CONCLUSION Considering the effects and safety profile of RS in terms of treating endometrial cancer, our study suggest that RS exerts superior outcomes than that of LPS and LT.
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- Huafang Liu
- Department of Gynecology, Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.8 Jingshun East Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100015, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.8 Jingshun East Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100015, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.8 Jingshun East Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100015, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.8 Jingshun East Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100015, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.8 Jingshun East Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100015, China.
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Bebia V, Gil-Moreno A, Hernández A, Gilabert-Estellés J, Franco-Camps S, de la Torre J, Siegrist J, Chipirliu A, Cabrera S, Bradbury M, Pérez-Benavente A, Díaz-Feijoo B. Robot-assisted Extraperitoneal Para-aortic Lymphadenectomy Is Associated with Fewer Surgical Complications: A Post Hoc Analysis of the STELLA-2 Randomized Trial. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2021:S1553-4650(21)00231-4. [PMID: 34022445 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2021.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To evaluate if extraperitoneal para-aortic lymphadenectomy (PALND) using a robot-assisted approach was associated with fewer complications than all other approaches (conventional laparoscopic transperitoneal or extraperitoneal and robot-assisted transperitoneal) without compromising lymph node yield, operative time, or length of stay. DESIGN Post hoc analysis of the prospective randomized open-label multicenter trial (STELLA-2). SETTING Three academic referral hospitals. PATIENTS Two hundred and three eligible patients from the STELLA-2 trial were included. INTERVENTIONS The patients were randomized to extraperitoneal or transperitoneal PALND using a minimally invasive approach (either laparoscopic or robot-assisted) for surgical staging of endometrial or ovarian cancer. The minimally invasive approaches were not subjected to randomization. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS The primary end point was evaluated through a composite variable that included at least 1 of the following events: blood loss ≥500 mL during PALND, any intraoperative complication related to PALND, severe postoperative complication (Clavien-Dindo ≥grade IIIA), impossibility of completing the procedure, or conversion to laparotomy. Of the 203 patients analyzed, 68 were assigned to the extraperitoneal laparoscopic group (X-L), 62 to the transperitoneal laparoscopic group (T-L), 35 to the extraperitoneal robotic group (X-R), and 38 to the transperitoneal robotic group (T-R). A reduced trend in complications was observed in the extraperitoneal robot-assisted arm when considering the primary end point (X-L: 25.0%, T-L: 24.2%, X-R: 5.7%, T-R: 28.9%; p = .073). In a multivariable analysis, age (odds ratio [OR] 1.05; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.00-1.09), body mass index (OR 1.09; 95% CI, 1.03-1.16), and waist-to-hip ratio (OR 1.66; 95% CI, 1.12-2.47) were found to independently increase the risk of PALND complications, whereas the extraperitoneal robotic approach (OR 0.13; 95% CI, 0.02-0.64) was an independent protective factor for complication occurrence. CONCLUSION Robot-assisted extraperitoneal PALND is associated with fewer surgical complications, without compromising lymph node retrieval, operative time, or length of stay. Robot-enhanced 3D visualization, surgeon ergonomics, or hemostatic precision could explain our results.
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Dahm-Kähler P, Kvarnström N, Alfonzo Rodriguez E, Skogsberg Dahlgren U, Brännström M. Uterus transplantation for fertility preservation in patients with gynecologic cancer. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2021; 31:371-378. [PMID: 33649004 DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2020-001804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2020] [Revised: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Cervical and endometrial cancer may impact women interested in future fertility in approximately 5-25% of cases. The recommended treatment for patients with early stage disease is hysterectomy and/or radiation leading to infertility. This is referred to as absolute uterine factor infertility. Such infertility was considered untreatable until 2014, when the first child was born after uterus transplantation. Thereafter, multiple births have been reported, mainly from women with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome, with congenital uterine absence, although also from a patient with iatrogenic uterine factor infertility caused by radical hysterectomy secondary to an early stage cervical cancer 7 years before uterus transplantation. A live birth after uterus transplantation may be considered promising for many who may not otherwise have this option.Uterus transplantation is a complex process including careful patient selection in both recipients and donors, in vitro fertilization, and complex surgery in the organ procurement procedure including harvesting the vessel pedicles with the thin-walled veins. Thereafter, the transplantation surgery with anastomosis to ensure optimal blood inflow and outflow of the transplanted organ. Knowledge regarding immunosuppression and pregnancy is essential. Lastly there is the hysterectomy component as the uterus must be removed. Multidisciplinary teams working closely are essential to achieve successful uterus transplantation and, ultimately, delivery of a healthy child. Both the living and deceased donor concept may be considered and we address both the advantages and disadvantages. This review summarizes the animal research thus far published on uterus transplantation, the suggested recipient selections including former gynecologic cancer patients, the living and deceased donor uterus transplantation concepts with reported results, and updated fertility outcomes.
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- Pernilla Dahm-Kähler
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Transplantation, Sahlgrenska Academy, Goteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Gitas G, Alkatout I, Proppe L, Werner N, Rody A, Hanker L, Pados G, Freytag D, Sommer S, Baum S. Surgical outcomes of conventional laparoscopic and robotic-assisted hysterectomy. Int J Med Robot 2021; 17:e2225. [PMID: 33440062 DOI: 10.1002/rcs.2225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Revised: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of the present study was to compare surgical outcomes of total laparoscopic hysterectomy with those of the robotic approach using the da Vinci Xi system. METHODS Patients who underwent hysterectomy with da Vinci Xi for early endometrial cancer or benign indications from 2018 to 2019 were selected. The control group consisted of patients who underwent conventional laparoscopy. RESULTS A total of 300 patients were included in the study. The mean duration of surgery differed significantly (p = 0.025) between those who underwent laparoscopy (125.01 ± 76.168) and robotic-assisted surgery (142.96 ± 82.657 min). Blood loss, median hospital stay, intraoperative and postoperative complications were similar in both groups. No statistical difference was observed in the subgroups with a body mass index of more than 30 kg/m2 or more than 40 kg/m2 concerning the duration of surgery or the surgical outcome. CONCLUSION The da Vinci Xi did not improve surgical outcomes in patients who underwent hysterectomy by trained laparoscopists and takes more time than conventional laparoscopy when performed in patients of normal weight.
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- Georgios Gitas
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Schleswig Holstein, Campus Luebeck, Luebeck, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Schleswig Holstein, Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Schleswig Holstein, Campus Luebeck, Luebeck, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Schleswig Holstein, Campus Luebeck, Luebeck, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Schleswig Holstein, Campus Luebeck, Luebeck, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Schleswig Holstein, Campus Luebeck, Luebeck, Germany
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- First Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Schleswig Holstein, Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Schleswig Holstein, Campus Luebeck, Luebeck, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Schleswig Holstein, Campus Luebeck, Luebeck, Germany
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Hamilton CA, Pothuri B, Arend RC, Backes FJ, Gehrig PA, Soliman PT, Thompson JS, Urban RR, Burke WM. Endometrial cancer: A society of gynecologic oncology evidence-based review and recommendations. Gynecol Oncol 2021; 160:817-826. [PMID: 33516529 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.12.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2020] [Accepted: 12/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION In 2014, the Society of Gynecologic Oncology's Clinical Practice Committee published a clinical update reviewing the treatment of women with endometrial cancer. At that time, there had been significant advances in the diagnosis, work-up, surgical management, and available treatment options allowing for more optimal care of affected women. Despite these advances, the incidence of endometrial cancer as well as the deaths attributable to the disease have continued to rise; from 1987 to 2014 there has been a 75% increase in cases and almost 300% increase in endometrial cancer deaths. Fortunately, since then, there has been progress in the treatment of patients with endometrial cancer with increased utilization of molecular pathology, greater understanding of genetic predisposition, enhanced methods for lymph node assessment, a broader understanding of the efficacy of radiation and chemotherapy, and a more efficient approach to survivorship and surveillance. The purpose of this document is to present a comprehensive review of this progress. MANUSCRIPT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS The authors reviewed the available evidence, contributed to the development of this manuscript, provided critical review of the guidelines, and finalized the manuscript recommendations. The review was also presented to and approved by the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) Clinical Practice Committee, SGO Publications Committee, and the SGO board members prior to submission for publication. The recommendations for this manuscript were developed by a panel of gynecologic oncologists who were members of the SGO Clinical Practice and Education Committees. Panelists reviewed and considered evidence from current uterine cancer literature. The terminology used in these guidelines was adopted from the ASCCP management guidelines [1] using a two-part rating system to grade the strength of recommendation and quality of evidence (Table 1). The rating for each recommendation is given in parentheses.
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- Chad A Hamilton
- Gynecologic Oncology Section, Women's Services and The Ochsner Cancer Institute, Ochsner Health, New Orleans, LA, United States of America.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NYU School of Medicine, New York City, NY, United States of America
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States of America
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Ohio State University and James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States of America
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, United States of America
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States of America
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, Stephenson Cancer Center, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK, United States of America
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, United States of America
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- Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Stony Brook University Cancer Center, Stony Brook, NY, United States of America
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Tait DL, Lehman A, Brown J, Crane EK, Kemp EV, Taylor VD, Naumann RW. Comparison of Perioperative Outcomes between Minimally Invasive Sentinel Node Biopsy and Full Lymphadenectomy for Endometrial Cancer. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2020; 28:1514-1518. [PMID: 33352316 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2020.12.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2020] [Revised: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To review the perioperative differences between patients undergoing a minimally invasive sentinel lymph node dissection and those undergoing a full lymphadenectomy. DESIGN Retrospective review. SETTING Teaching hospital. PATIENTS All patients undergoing a minimally invasive procedure for endometrial cancer that included nodal evaluation. INTERVENTIONS Patients who underwent a sentinel lymph node biopsy were compared with those who underwent a full lymphadenectomy at the time of minimally invasive surgery by either laparoscopic or robot-assisted surgery. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS A total of 241 minimally invasive surgery procedures for endometrial cancer were performed during the 20-month study period. Nodal dissection was indicated and performed in 156 (65%) of these patients, with 93 undergoing a sentinel lymph node biopsy and 63 a full lymphadenectomy. There was no difference between the sentinel group and the lymphadenectomy group with respect to age, estimated blood loss (p = .23), use of a preoperative enhanced recovery after surgery program (p = .82), or body mass index (34.0 kg/m2 vs 33.7 kg/m2; p = .87). The use of full lymphadenectomy was very dependent on the surgeon (p <.001). There was no difference in narcotic use in milligram intravenous equivalents of morphine in surgery (20.9 vs 22.2; p = .37), recovery (4.6 vs 4.9; p = .73), or total dose (25.4 vs 27.0; p = .33). The surgical procedure was longer with lymphadenectomy (185.2 minutes vs 214.2 minutes; p <.001) and the relative risk of discharge from recovery was lower (0.71; 95% confidence interval, 0.51-0.97; p = .03). The hospital stay was longer with lymphadenectomy (16.3 hours vs 25.5 hours; p <.001) and same-day discharge less frequent (48.5% vs 13.8%; p <.001). A multivariate analysis confirmed that sentinel node biopsy was associated with an increased relative risk of discharge of 1.68 (95% confidence interval 1.11-2.53; p = .01) CONCLUSION: Total narcotic requirements are similar between sentinel node biopsy and lymphadenectomy. However, sentinel node biopsy is associated with a shorter surgical time, recovery time, and hospital stay.
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- David L Tait
- Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health, Charlotte, North Carolina (all authors)..
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- Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health, Charlotte, North Carolina (all authors)
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- Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health, Charlotte, North Carolina (all authors)
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- Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health, Charlotte, North Carolina (all authors)
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- Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health, Charlotte, North Carolina (all authors)
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- Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health, Charlotte, North Carolina (all authors)
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- Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health, Charlotte, North Carolina (all authors)
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Zhang Y, Grant MS, Zhang X, Paraghamian SE, Tan X, Clark LH. Comparing Laparotomy with Robot-assisted Interval Debulking Surgery for Patients with Advanced Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Receiving Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2020; 28:1237-1243. [PMID: 33248314 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2020.11.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2020] [Revised: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE Compare survival of patients with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) undergoing interval debulking surgery (IDS) with either robot-assisted (R-IDS) or open (O-IDS) approach. Second, we assessed the impact of adjuvant and neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) cycles as independent variables associated with survival in this patient population. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING Single tertiary care center. PATIENTS Total of 93 patients diagnosed with advanced EOC who underwent NACT before primary debulking surgery after consultation with a gynecologic oncologist. INTERVENTIONS All patients underwent IDS after completion of NACT with either R-IDS or O-IDS between 2011 and 2018 at a single tertiary care center. Exclusion criteria included receiving fewer than 3 or more than 6 cycles of NACT or having concurrent diagnoses of other malignancies during the treatment period. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS A total of 93 patients were identified (n = 43 R-IDS; n = 50 O-IDS). Median age (63.0 vs 66.2 years) did not differ between the 2 groups (p = .1). Of the total patients, 91% were optimally cytoreduced (57% R0 and 34% R1), and R0 rate was not influenced by surgical modality (52% O-IDS vs 63% R-IDS, p = .4). Progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) did not differ between patients undergoing O-IDS and those undergoing R-IDS (PFS 15.4 vs 16.7 months, p = .7; OS 38.2 vs 35.6 months, p = .7). Cytoreduction to R0 improved both PFS and OS independent of surgical approach. Subgroup analysis showed that, specifically in patients undergoing R-IDS, receiving >6 total cycles of chemotherapy was independently associated with both decreased PFS (hazard ratio 3.85; 95% confidence interval, 1.52-9.73) and OS (hazard ratio 3.97; 95% confidence interval, 1.08-14.59). When analyzed separately, neither NACT nor adjuvant cycle numbers had any effect on survival. CONCLUSION In this retrospective study of patients with advanced EOC undergoing IDS after NACT, the use of robot-assisted surgery did not affect debulking success or oncologic survival indices. Receiving >6 total cycles of chemotherapy before IDS was associated with a decrease in both PFS and OS in patients undergoing R-IDS in this cohort and warrants further investigation.
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- Yingao Zhang
- Gynecologic Oncology Division, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine (Drs. Zhang, Paraghamian, Clark, and Ms. Grant).
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- Gynecologic Oncology Division, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine (Drs. Zhang, Paraghamian, Clark, and Ms. Grant)
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health (Dr. Tan and Ms. Zhang), University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Gynecologic Oncology Division, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine (Drs. Zhang, Paraghamian, Clark, and Ms. Grant)
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health (Dr. Tan and Ms. Zhang), University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Gynecologic Oncology Division, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine (Drs. Zhang, Paraghamian, Clark, and Ms. Grant)
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Sofer A, Magnezi R, Eitan R, Raban O, Tal O, Smorgic N, Vaknin Z. Robotic vs. open surgery in obese women with low-grade endometrial cancer: comparison of costs and quality of life measures. Isr J Health Policy Res 2020; 9:60. [PMID: 33138857 PMCID: PMC7607708 DOI: 10.1186/s13584-020-00412-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2019] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background This retrospective study compared perioperative measures, costs, quality of life and survival after open vs. robotic surgery, among obese women diagnosed with low-grade endometrial cancer. Methods Obese women (body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30) who underwent open or robotic surgery for endometrial cancer, in one of two tertiary medical centers in the center of Israel, 2013–2016, postoperative grade 1–2, were included. Costs per patient, including 30-days post-surgery were calculated. Quality of life was evaluated by Physical and Mental Components of the SF-36 and a recovery from surgery questionnaire. Overall survival outcomes were obtained from patients’ files. Surgical outcomes, including operating and anesthesia times, length of hospital stay, and intraoperative and postoperative complications according to the Clavien-Dindo classification scale were reviewed. Results In all, 138 women with BMI ≥30 underwent open (n = 61) or robotic surgery (n = 77) during the study period. The groups had similar BMI, comorbidities, demographics and tumor characteristics. Robotic surgery was associated with shorter hospital stays (mean 1.7 vs. 4.8 days; P < .0001) and fewer postoperative complications (Clavien-Dindo > 2, 5.2% vs. 19.7%; P = .0008), but longer operating theater time (3.8 vs. 2.8 h; P < .001). Costs are equivalent when at least 350 robotic surgeries are performed annually, not including the initial system costs. Quality of life measures were better after robotic surgery. SF-36 showed better measures for robotic surgery (Physical 56 vs. 39 and Mental 73 vs. 56; P < .01). After robotic surgery, patients tended to recover quicker when compared to open surgery, as they returned to normal activities earlier, with less need for family and governmental assistance (mean recovery time, 23 vs. 70 days; P < 0.006 and mean change in preoperative total functioning score, − 1.5 vs. -3.9: P < 0.05, respectively). Overall, 5-year survival was 89.8% for the open surgery group vs. 94% for the robotic surgery group (log rank, P = 0.330). Conclusions Obese women with low-grade endometrial cancer had better quality of life after robotic vs. open surgery. They also had shorter hospital stays and fewer postoperative complications. Centers with high volumes of robotic surgery can achieve similar costs when comparing both methods. These results were achieved without jeopardizing survival. Our results further emphasize the need for the Israeli healthcare system to include specific reimbursement for robotic procedures in the population we studied.
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- Adi Sofer
- Department of Management, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- Department of Management, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Helen Schneider Hospital for Women, Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Hospital, Petach Tikva, Israel.,Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Helen Schneider Hospital for Women, Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Hospital, Petach Tikva, Israel.,Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Management, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel.,Yitzhak Shamir (formerly Assaf Harofeh) Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel
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- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yitzhak Shamir (formerly Assaf Harofeh) Medical Center, 70300, Zerifin, Israel
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- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel. .,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yitzhak Shamir (formerly Assaf Harofeh) Medical Center, 70300, Zerifin, Israel.
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Brännström M, Kvarnström N, Groth K, Akouri R, Wiman L, Enskog A, Dahm-Kähler P. Evolution of surgical steps in robotics-assisted donor surgery for uterus transplantation: results of the eight cases in the Swedish trial. Fertil Steril 2020; 114:1097-1107. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.05.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Revised: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Johansson CYM, Chan FKH. Robotic-assisted versus conventional laparoscopic hysterectomy for endometrial cancer. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol X 2020; 8:100116. [PMID: 32995747 PMCID: PMC7508988 DOI: 10.1016/j.eurox.2020.100116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2020] [Revised: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Objective The safety and efficacy of robotic-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy (RALH) compared with conventional total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) for surgical staging of endometrial cancer has not been clearly established. With the commencement of a robotic program at our institution, our objective was to evaluate and compare the surgical outcomes of RALH with TLH for endometrial cancer. Methods A retrospective cohort study was performed on 39 patients who underwent RALH and 41 patients who underwent TLH for endometrial cancer at a tertiary care academic institution. Results In the setting of endometrial cancer RALH is significantly longer to perform than TLH (mean operating time 133 min vs 107 min, p = 0.0001). There is higher estimated blood loss in TLH cases than RALH cases (78 mL vs 22 mL, p = 0.015). Women who underwent RALH had a shorter length of stay (1.3 days vs 1.8 days, p = 0.006) than TLH patients, and six cases (15 %) of the RALH group were discharged on the same day of surgery. There were no differences between the RALH and TLH groups in intraoperative or postoperative complications and there were no conversions to laparotomy. Conclusion RALH is safe and feasible for the treatment of endometrial cancer, with low morbidity, less blood loss and shorter length of stay than TLH. RALH is associated with longer mean operating times than TLH and this may improve with enlisting a consistent experienced team. Prospective randomised studies which include analysis of quality of life measures and long-term outcomes are required to further establish the role of RALH in the surgical staging of endometrial cancer.
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minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is the standard approach to performance of several gynecologic procedures, including hysterectomy, gynecologic cancer staging procedures, myomectomy, pelvic organ prolapse repair, and select adnexal procedures. Robotic-assisted surgery, a computer-based MIS approach, has been adopted widely in the United States and several other countries. Robotics may offer technological and ergonomic benefits that overcome limitations associated with conventional laparoscopy; however, it is not clear that reported claims of superiority translate into improved gynecologic patient outcomes compared with other MIS approaches. This review critically appraises the evolving role, benefits, limitations, and controversies of robotic-assisted surgery utilization in benign and oncologic gynecology settings.
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Narducci F, Bogart E, Hebert T, Gauthier T, Collinet P, Classe JM, Lecuru F, Delest A, Motton S, Conri V, Ferrer C, Marchal F, Ferron G, Probst A, Thery J, Le Deley MC, Lefebvre D, Francon D, Leblanc E, Lambaudie E. Severe perioperative morbidity after robot-assisted versus conventional laparoscopy in gynecologic oncology: Results of the randomized ROBOGYN-1004 trial. Gynecol Oncol 2020; 158:382-389. [PMID: 32467054 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2019] [Accepted: 05/10/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE In gynecologic oncology, minimally invasive surgery using conventional laparoscopy (CL) decreases the incidence of severe morbidity compared to open surgery. In 2005, robot-assisted laparoscopy (RL) was approved for use in gynecology in the US. This study aimed to assess whether RL is superior to CL in terms of morbidity incidence. METHODS ROBOGYN-1004 (ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT01247779) was a multicenter, phase III, superiority randomized trial that compared RL and CL in patients with gynecologic cancer requiring minimally invasive surgery. Patients were recruited between 2010 and 2015. The primary endpoint was incidence of severe perioperative morbidity (severe complications during or 6 months after surgery). RESULTS Overall, 369 of 385 patients were included in the as-treated analysis: 176 and 193 underwent RL and CL, respectively. The median operating time for RL was 190 (range, 75-432) minutes and for CL was 145 (33-407) minutes (p < 0.001). The blood loss volumes for the corresponding procedures were 100 (0-2500) and 50 (0-1000) mL (p = 0.003), respectively. The overall rates of conversion to open surgery for the corresponding procedures were 7% (10/176) and 5% (10/193), respectively (p = 0.52). Severe perioperative morbidity occurred in 28% (49/176) and 21% (41/192) of patients who underwent RL and CL, respectively (p = 0.15). At a median follow-up of 25.1 months (range, 0.6-78.2), no significant differences in overall and disease-free survival were observed between the groups. CONCLUSIONS RL was not found superior to CL with regard to the incidence of severe perioperative morbidity in patients with gynecologic cancer. In addition, RL involved a longer operating time than CL.
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- Polyclinique Bordeaux Nord Aquitaine, Bordeaux, France
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- CRAN, UMR 7039, Université de Lorraine, CNRS Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, France
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- Institut Claudius Regaud Cancer Center, Toulouse, France
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- Oscar Lambret Cancer Center, Lille, France; Université Paris-Saclay, Université Paris-Sud, UVSQ, CESP, INSERM, Villejuif, France
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- Institut Paoli Calmettes Cancer Center, Marseille, France
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- Institut Paoli Calmettes Cancer Center, Marseille, France
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Giannini A, Malacarne E, Sergiampietri C, Mannella P, Perutelli A, Cela V, Stomati M, Melfi F, Simoncini T. Comparison of perioperative outcomes and technical features using da Vinci Si and Xi robotic platforms for early stages of endometrial cancer. J Robot Surg 2020; 15:195-201. [PMID: 32447594 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-020-01091-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2019] [Accepted: 05/12/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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We directly compared perioperative outcomes and technical features between previous da Vinci Si and the newer Xi robotic platform during total hysterectomy plus salpingo-oophorectomy with or without lymphadenectomy for early-stage endometrial cancer. We retrospectively analyzed147 patients with histological confirmation of endometrial carcinoma stage IA: grade 1-2, 3 and stage IB: grade 1-2 who underwent surgery with da Vinci Si or Xi system between January 2016 and December 2018. Perioperative data, technical features and postoperative complications were considered. 91 patients underwent surgery with the Si system and 56 with the Xi system. Docking time using the Xi system was significantly shorter (p < 0.002), while overall operating time was similar. There were no significant differences in the number of harvested lymph nodes, conversion rate, mean hospital stay, complications, and technical aspects between the two groups. Our study detected similar perioperative outcomes and the trend toward shorter docking and operating time for Xi over Si robot.
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- Andrea Giannini
- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Pisa, Via Roma, 67, 56126, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Pisa, Via Roma, 67, 56126, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Pisa, Via Roma, 67, 56126, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Pisa, Via Roma, 67, 56126, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Pisa, Via Roma, 67, 56126, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Pisa, Via Roma, 67, 56126, Pisa, Italy
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- Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Francavilla Fontana Hospital, Francavilla Fontana, Italy
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- Multidisciplinary Center of Robotic Surgery, University Hospital Cisanello, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Pisa, Via Roma, 67, 56126, Pisa, Italy.
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Terzic M, Norton M, Terzic S, Bapayeva G, Aimagambetova G. Fertility preservation in endometrial cancer patients: options, challenges and perspectives. Ecancermedicalscience 2020; 14:1030. [PMID: 32419842 PMCID: PMC7221125 DOI: 10.3332/ecancer.2020.1030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Several different approaches have been designed by physicians in order to preserve fertility in younger patients with endometrial carcinoma. There are various options offering different advantages, but hysteroscopic resection of pathologic endometrial tissue with placement of a Levonorgestrel Intrauterine Device has proven to be the most successful in allowing patients to conceive and give birth afterwards. However, conservative treatments should only be considered in patients with low-grade and low-stage endometrial tumours. There are many published studies which have sought out a preferable approach to treating endometrial cancer whilst preserving fertility. However, more research on this matter is needed to allow a better understanding as to which techniques/approaches are optimal. In this review, we will summarise the current available treatment options for endometrial cancer in patients of reproductive age.
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- Milan Terzic
- Clinical Academic Department of Women's Health, National Research Center for Mother and Child Health, University Medical Center, Astana, Kazakhstan.,Department of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, School of Medicine, Astana, Kazakhstan.,Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.,http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3914-5154
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- Whittington Hospital, Department of Urogynaecology, Magdala Ave, London N19 5NF, UK
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- Department of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, School of Medicine, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Clinical Academic Department of Women's Health, National Research Center for Mother and Child Health, University Medical Center, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Nazarbayev University, School of Medicine, Astana, Kazakhstan.,http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2868-4497
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Brännström M, Dahm-Kähler P, Kvarnström N, Akouri R, Rova K, Olausson M, Groth K, Ekberg J, Enskog A, Sheikhi M, Mölne J, Bokström H. Live birth after robotic-assisted live donor uterus transplantation. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2020; 99:1222-1229. [PMID: 32196630 DOI: 10.1111/aogs.13853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2020] [Revised: 03/09/2020] [Accepted: 03/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The proof-of-concept of uterus transplantation, as a treatment for absolute uterine factor infertility, came with the first live birth after uterus transplantation, which took place in Sweden in 2014. This was after a live donor procedure, with laparotomy in both donor and recipient. In our second, ongoing trial we introduced a robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery of the donor to develop minimal invasive surgery for this procedure. Here, we report the surgery and pregnancy behind the first live birth from that trial. MATERIAL AND METHODS In the present study, within a prospective observational study, a 62-year-old mother was the uterus donor and her 33-year-old daughter with uterine absence as part of the Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome, was the recipient. Donor surgery was mainly done by robotic-assisted laparoscopy, involving dissections of the utero-vaginal fossa, arteries and ureters. The last part of surgery was by laparotomy. Recipient laparotomy included vascular anastomoses to the external iliac vessels. Data relating to in vitro fertilization, surgery, follow up, obstetrics and postnatal growth are presented. RESULTS Three in vitro fertilization cycles prior to transplantation gave 12 cryopreserved embryos. The surgical time of the donor in the robot was 360 minutes, according to protocol. The durations for robotic surgery for dissections of the utero-vaginal fossa, arteries and ureters were 30, 160 and 84 minutes, respectively. The remainder of donor surgery was by laparotomy. Recipient surgery included preparations of the vaginal vault, three end-to-side anastomoses (one arterial, two venous) on each side to the external iliacs and fixation of the uterus. Ten months after transplantation, one blastocyst was transferred and resulted in pregnancy, which proceeded uneventfully until elective cesarean section in week 36+1 . A healthy boy (Apgar 9-10-10) was delivered. Follow up of child has been uneventful for 12 months. CONCLUSIONS This is the first report of a live birth after use of robotic-assisted laparoscopy in uterus transplantation and is thereby a proof-of-concept of use of minimal invasive surgery in this new type of transplantation.
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- Mats Brännström
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.,STOCKHOLM IVF-EUGIN, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Transplantation, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Transplantation, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Transplantation, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Rajanbabu A, Patel VJ, Appukuttan A. Reducing the cost of robotic hysterectomy: assessing the safety and efficacy of using prograsp forceps in lieu of needle holder for vaginal cuff closure. J Robot Surg 2020; 15:31-35. [DOI: 10.1007/s11701-020-01075-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2019] [Accepted: 03/28/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Tymon-Rosario JR, Miller DT, Novetsky AP, Goldberg GL, Nevadunsky NS, Makhija SK, Kuo DY, Van Arsdale AR. Risk factors associated with delayed discharge following robotic assisted surgery for gynecologic malignancy. Gynecol Oncol 2020; 157:723-728. [PMID: 32217003 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.03.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2019] [Accepted: 03/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The risk factors for extended length of stay (LOS) have not been examined in a cohort of patients with complex social and medical barriers who undergo robotic assisted (RA) surgery for gynecologic malignancies. We sought to identify those patients with a LOS > 24 h after robotic surgery and the risk factors associated with delayed discharge. Then we aimed to develop a predictive model for clinical care and identify modifiable pre-operative risk factors. METHODS After IRB approval, data was abstracted from medical records of all patients with a gynecologic malignancy who underwent a RA laparoscopic surgery from 2010 to 2015. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression was performed to identify independent risk factors associated with delayed discharge defined as LOS > 24 h. A multi-variable logistic regression model was performed using a stepwise backward selection for the final prediction model. All testing was two-sided and a p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS Of the 406 eligible and evaluable patients, 194 (48%) had a LOS > 24 h. Age ≥ 60 years, a higher usage of narcotic medication, a longer surgical time, and a larger estimated blood loss were all associated with LOS > 24 h (p < 0.05). Many of these women had a social work consultation and went home with home care services despite no surgical or post-operative complications. Our prediction model has the potential to correctly classified 75% of the patients discharged within 24 h. CONCLUSIONS The development of a pre-hospitalization risk stratification and anticipating the possible need for home care services pre-operatively shows promise as a strategy to decrease LOS in patients classified as high-risk. These findings warrant prospective validation through the use of this prediction model in our institution.
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- Joan R Tymon-Rosario
- Montefiore Medical Center, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Bronx, NY, United States of America; Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States of America.
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- Montefiore Medical Center, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Bronx, NY, United States of America
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- Montefiore Medical Center, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Bronx, NY, United States of America; Albert Einstein Cancer Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States of America
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- Montefiore Medical Center, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Bronx, NY, United States of America; Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, New Hyde Park, NY, United States of America
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- Montefiore Medical Center, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Bronx, NY, United States of America; Albert Einstein Cancer Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States of America
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- Montefiore Medical Center, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Bronx, NY, United States of America; Albert Einstein Cancer Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States of America
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- Montefiore Medical Center, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Bronx, NY, United States of America; Albert Einstein Cancer Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States of America
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- Montefiore Medical Center, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Bronx, NY, United States of America; Albert Einstein Cancer Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States of America
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Jørgensen SL, Mogensen O, Wu C, Lund K, Iachina M, Korsholm M, Jensen PT. Nationwide Introduction of Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery for Early-Stage Endometrial Cancer and Its Association With Severe Complications. JAMA Surg 2020; 154:530-538. [PMID: 30810740 DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2018.5840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Importance Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery (MILS) for endometrial cancer reduces surgical morbidity compared with a total abdominal hysterectomy. However, only a minority of women with early-stage endometrial cancer undergo MILS. Objective To evaluate the association between the Danish nationwide introduction of minimally invasive robotic surgery (MIRS) and severe complications in patients with early-stage endometrial cancer. Design, Setting, and Participants In this nationwide prospective cohort study of 5654 women with early-stage endometrial cancer who had undergone surgery during the period from January 1, 2005, to June 30, 2015, data from the Danish Gynecological Cancer Database were linked with national registers on socioeconomic status, deaths, hospital diagnoses, and hospital treatments. The women were divided into 2 groups; group 1 underwent surgery before the introduction of MIRS in their region, and group 2 underwent surgery after the introduction of MIRS. Women with an unknown disease stage, an unknown association with MIRS implementation, unknown histologic findings, sarcoma, or synchronous cancer were excluded, as were women who underwent vaginal or an unknown surgical type of hysterectomy. Statistical analysis was conducted from February 2, 2017, to May 4, 2018. Exposure Minimally invasive robotic surgery, MILS, or total abdominal hysterectomy. Main Outcomes and Measures Severe complications were dichotomized and encompassed death within 30 days after surgery and intraoperative and postoperative complications diagnosed within 90 days after surgery. Results A total of 3091 women (mean [SD] age, 67 [10] years) were allocated to group 1, and a total of 2563 women (mean [SD] age, 68 [10] years) were allocated to group 2. In multivariate logistic regression analyses, the odds of severe complications were significantly higher in group 1 than in group 2 (odds ratio [OR], 1.39; 95% CI, 1.11-1.74). The proportion of women undergoing MILS was 14.1% (n = 436) in group 1 and 22.2% in group 2 (n = 569). The proportion of women undergoing MIRS in group 2 was 50.0% (n = 1282). In group 2, multivariate logistic regression analyses demonstrated that a total abdominal hysterectomy was associated with increased odds of severe complications compared with MILS (OR, 2.58; 95% CI, 1.80-3.70) and MIRS (OR, 3.87; 95% CI, 2.52-5.93). No difference was found for MILS compared with MIRS (OR, 1.50; 95% CI, 0.99-2.27). Conclusions and Relevance The national introduction of MIRS changed the surgical approach for early-stage endometrial cancer from open surgery to minimally invasive surgery. This change in surgical approach was associated with a significantly reduced risk of severe complications.
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- Siv Lykke Jørgensen
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.,Odense Patient Data Explorative Network, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.,Faculty of Health Sciences, Clinical Institute, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Clinical Institute, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.,Department of Pelvic Cancer, Karolinska University Hospital, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.,Faculty of Health Sciences, Clinical Institute, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Centre for Clinical Epidemiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.,Research Unit of Clinical Epidemiology, Institute of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Centre for Clinical Epidemiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.,Research Unit of Clinical Epidemiology, Institute of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.,Odense Patient Data Explorative Network, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.,Faculty of Health Sciences, Clinical Institute, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.,Danish Centre for Health Economics, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.,Faculty of Health Sciences, Clinical Institute, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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Wang J, Li X, Wu H, Zhang Y, Wang F. A Meta-Analysis of Robotic Surgery in Endometrial Cancer: Comparison with Laparoscopy and Laparotomy. Dis Markers 2020; 2020:2503753. [PMID: 32454902 DOI: 10.1155/2020/2503753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2019] [Accepted: 10/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Background The safety and effectiveness of robotic surgery are evaluated by comparing perioperative outcomes with laparoscopy and laparotomy in endometrial cancer. Method PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane, and other databases were searched for eligible studies up to April 2019. Studies that compared robotic surgery with laparoscopy or laparotomy in surgical staging of endometrial cancer were included. The pooled odds ratio and weighted mean difference were calculated using a random-effects or a fixed-effects model to summarize the results. Results Twenty-seven articles were ultimately included, with one randomized controlled trial and 26 observational studies. A total of 6568 patients were included. Meta-analysis showed that robotic surgery had less estimated blood loss (P < 0.001), blood transfusion (P = 0.04), intraoperative complications (P = 0.001), and conversion to open surgery (P = 0.001), and a shorter hospital stay (P = 0.001), but had a longer operation time (P = 0.04) in surgical staging of endometrial cancer compared with laparoscopy. There were no significant differences in postoperative complications, the total number of lymph nodes harvested, the number of pelvic lymph nodes harvested, and the number of para-aortic lymph nodes harvested between techniques. Robotic surgery had a longer operation time (P = 0.008), less estimated blood loss (P < 0.001), blood transfusion (P < 0.001), and postoperative complications (P < 0.001), and a shorter hospital stay (P < 0.001) compared with laparotomy. There were no significant differences in other variables between techniques. Conclusion Robotic surgery is a safer surgical approach than laparoscopy and laparotomy in surgical staging of endometrial cancer, with less estimated blood loss, blood transfusion, and conversion, and the same number of lymph nodes harvested.
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Nezhat F, Apostol R, Vega M, Sirota I, Vetere P. Perioperative Outcomes in Robotic-Assisted Versus Conventional Laparoscopic Treatment of Endometrial Cancer. J Gynecol Surg 2019. [DOI: 10.1089/gyn.2019.0030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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- Farr Nezhat
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Weil Cornell Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery and Robotics, NYU Winthrop Hospital, Mineola, NY
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NYC/HHC—Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York-Presbyterian Queens, NY
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York-Presbyterian Queens, NY
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NYU Winthrop Hospital, Mineola, NY
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Gurram L, Mahantshetty U, Chopra S, Gupta S, Ghosh J, Gulia S, Maheshwari A, Shylasree TS. Adjuvant Therapy in Endometrial Cancer with Special Emphasis and Reference to Indian Setting. Indian J Gynecol Oncolog 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s40944-019-0335-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Zhao Y, Liu Z, Yu L, Liu S, Yan H, Zhang Y, Yao Y. Robotic surgery in obese patients with early-stage endometrial cancer. Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne 2020; 15:171-5. [PMID: 32117501 DOI: 10.5114/wiitm.2019.89337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2019] [Accepted: 08/06/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Aim The objective of this study was to assess the clinical effectiveness of robotic surgery for obese patients (body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m2) with early stage endometrial cancer. Material and methods This study is a retrospective review of women who underwent robotic surgery for early-stage endometrial cancer from 2008 to 2017. Patients were subdivided into those with BMI < 30 kg/m2 (group 1), and those with BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 (group 2). Basic demographics and perioperative period outcomes were extracted from the medical records and compared. Results Group 1 included fifty patients and group 2 included 24 patients. There were no significant differences in surgical outcomes or complication rates between the two groups (p > 0.05 for all). There were no differences in pelvic nodal counts or length of stay. Conclusions Robotic surgery was found to be feasible and safe for obese patients with endometrial cancer. Its widespread application needs a larger sample with longer follow-up.
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Abitbol J, Gotlieb W, Zeng Z, Ramanakumar A, Kessous R, Kogan L, Pare-Miron V, Rombaldi M, Salvador S, Kucukyazici B, Brin S, How J, Lau S. Incorporating robotic surgery into the management of ovarian cancer after neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2019; 29:1341-1347. [PMID: 31601648 DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2019-000413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2019] [Revised: 08/05/2019] [Accepted: 08/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION With the rapid uptake of robotic surgery in surgical oncology, its use in the treatment of epithelial ovarian cancers is being evaluated. Complete cytoreduction represents the goal of surgery either at primary cytoreduction or after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in the setting of interval cytoreduction. In selected patients, the extent of disease would enable minimally invasive surgery. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of introducing robotic surgery for interval cytoreduction of selected patients with stage III-IV ovarian cancer. METHODS All patients who underwent surgery from November 2008 to 2014 (concurrent time period when robotic and open surgery were used simultaneously) after receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy for advanced ovarian cancer (stage III-IV) were compared with all consecutive patients who underwent cytoreductive surgery by laparotomy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy between January 2006 and November 2008. Inclusion criteria included an interval cytoreductive surgery by laparotomy or robotic assistance for stage III-IV non-mucinous epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. Exclusion criteria included patients treated concurrently for a non-gynecologic cancer, as well as secondary cytoreductive surgeries and diagnostic surgeries without an attempt at tumor reduction. Overall survival, progression-free survival, and peri-operative outcomes were compared for the entire patient cohort with those with advanced ovarian cancer who received neoadjuvant chemotherapy immediately before and after the introduction of robotic surgery. RESULTS A total of 91 patients were selected to undergo interval cytoreduction either via robotic surgery (n=57) or laparotomy (n=34) after the administration of neoadjuvant chemotherapy. The median age of the cohort was 65 years (range 24-88), 78% had stage III disease, and the median follow-up time was 37 months (5.6-91.4 months). The median survival was 42.8±3.1 months in the period where both robotic surgery and laparotomy were offered compared with 37.9±9.8 months in the time period preceding when only laparotomy was performed (p=0.6). All patients selected to undergo interval robotic cytoreduction following neoadjuvant chemotherapy had a reduction of cancer antigen 125 by at least 80%, resolution of ascites, and CT findings suggesting the potential to achieve optimal interval cytoreduction. All these patients achieved optimal cytoreduction with <1 cm residual disease, including 82% with no residual disease. The median blood loss was 100 mL (mean 135 mL, range 10-1250 mL), and the median hospital stay was 1 day. CONCLUSION Robotic interval cytoreductive surgery is feasible in well-selected patients. Future studies should aim to define ideal patients for minimally invasive cytoreductive surgery.
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- Jeremie Abitbol
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, McGill University Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,Division of Experimental Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, McGill University Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Ob-Gyn, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, McGill University Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, McGill University Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, McGill University Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, McGill University Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, McGill University Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Ob-Gyn, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, McGill University Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Nayyar N, Sekhon RK, Jain V, Naithani A, Rawal SK. Clinical Outcomes of Robotic Versus Open Radical Hysterectomy in Endometrial Cancer Staging: An Experience at a Tertiary Referral Care Center. J Gynecol Surg 2019. [DOI: 10.1089/gyn.2019.0020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Nidhi Nayyar
- BLK Cancer Centre, BLK Super Specialty Hospital, Delhi, India
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- Department of Uro-Gynae Oncology, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Delhi, India
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- Department of Uro-Gynae Oncology, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Delhi, India
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- Department of Uro-Gynae Oncology, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Delhi, India
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- Department of Uro-Gynae Oncology, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Delhi, India
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Shi C, Gao Y, Yang Y, Zhang L, Yu J, Zhang T. Comparison of efficacy of robotic surgery, laparoscopy, and laparotomy in the treatment of ovarian cancer: a meta-analysis. World J Surg Oncol 2019; 17:162. [PMID: 31519176 PMCID: PMC6743103 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-019-1702-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2019] [Accepted: 08/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND We intended to compare the clinical effect of robotic surgery with laparoscopy and laparotomy in ovarian cancer treatment. METHODS The included studies were retrieved from PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library databases. The Methodological Index for Nonrandomized Studies (MINORS) was used to evaluate the study quality. Effect measures were presented with weighted mean difference (WMD)/odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI), and heterogeneity test was assessed using Q test and I2 statistics to determine the use of the random effects model or fixed effects model. Egger's test was used to assess the publication bias. RESULTS A total of eight studies was included in this meta-analysis with a MINORS score of 16-18. In the random effects model, estimated blood loss (EBL) of robotic surgery was significantly less compared with laparotomy (WMD = - 521.7027, 95% CI - 809.7816; - 233.6238). In the fixed effects model, length of hospital stay (LHS) (WMD = - 5.2225, 95% CI - 6.1485; - 4.2965) and postoperative complication (PC) (OR = 0.4710, 95% CI 0.2537; 0.8747) of robotic surgery were significantly less, and overall survival (OS) rate (OR = 6.4355, 95% CI 1.6722; 24.7678, P = 0.0070) of robotic surgery was significantly higher compared with laparotomy. There was no difference in the effect size of all variables between robotic surgery and laparoscopy. Meanwhile, a publication bias (t = 6.8290, P = 0.002405) was only identified for PC in robotic surgery and laparotomy groups; no publication bias was identified for the other variables. CONCLUSIONS Despite the above results, it failed to show oncological safety and recurrence by pathological stages or histologic types in this meta-analysis, and those confounding factors might affect the clinical outcome. Future meta-analyses with a larger number of eligible randomized controlled trial studies were needed to determine the most suitable treatment method for patients with different stages and types of ovarian cancer.
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- Can Shi
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Affiliated Huaian No. 1 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No. 1 Huanghe West Road, Huaiyin District, Huai'an, 223300, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Affiliated Huaian No. 1 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No. 1 Huanghe West Road, Huaiyin District, Huai'an, 223300, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Affiliated Huaian No. 1 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No. 1 Huanghe West Road, Huaiyin District, Huai'an, 223300, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Affiliated Huaian No. 1 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No. 1 Huanghe West Road, Huaiyin District, Huai'an, 223300, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Affiliated Huaian No. 1 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No. 1 Huanghe West Road, Huaiyin District, Huai'an, 223300, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Affiliated Huaian No. 1 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No. 1 Huanghe West Road, Huaiyin District, Huai'an, 223300, Jiangsu, China.
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Menderes G, Gysler SM, Vadivelu N, Silasi D. Challenges of Robotic Gynecologic Surgery in Morbidly Obese Patients and How to Optimize Success. Curr Pain Headache Rep 2019; 23. [DOI: 10.1007/s11916-019-0788-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Vidal-Sicart S, Fuertes Cabero S, Danús Lainez M, Valdés Olmos R, Paredes Barranco P, Rayo Madrid J, Rioja Martín M, Díaz Expósito R, Goñi Gironés E. Update on radioguided surgery: From international consensus on sentinel node in head and neck cancer to the advances on gynecological tumors and localization of non-palpable lesions. Rev Esp Med Nucl Imagen Mol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.remnie.2019.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Lindfors A, Åkesson Å, Staf C, Sjöli P, Sundfeldt K, Dahm-Kähler P. Robotic vs Open Surgery for Endometrial Cancer in Elderly Patients: Surgical Outcome, Survival, and Cost Analysis. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2018; 28:692-9. [PMID: 29557825 DOI: 10.1097/IGC.0000000000001240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to compare robotic and open surgery in elderly women diagnosed as having endometrial cancer, in terms of costs, survival, surgical outcome, and operating time. METHODS Women 70 years or older undergoing open and robotic surgery for endometrial cancers were included consecutively before and after the introduction of robotic surgery at a tertiary center. Costs were calculated using the case-costing system, cost per patient, including the first 30 postoperative days. Relative and overall survival outcomes were obtained from the Swedish National Cancer Registry and analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method. Surgical outcomes including operating and anesthesia times, estimated blood loss, hospital stay, and intraoperative and postoperative complications were reviewed. RESULTS In all, 137 and 141 women 70 years or older were identified to have undergone open and robotic surgery, respectively. The groups showed similar body mass index, comorbidities, and tumor characteristics. No statistically significant differences were seen in costs (robotic &OV0556;11,874 vs open &OV0556;11,521, P = 0.463) or 5-year survival outcomes (robotic 94% [95% confidence interval {CI}, 84-105] vs open 87% [95% CI, 78-98], P = 0.529). Robotic surgery was associated with significantly lower estimated blood loss (P < 0.001) and shorter hospital stay (P < 0.001) but longer anesthesia time (186 vs 174 minutes; P < 0.05) and operating theater time (205 vs 190 minutes; P < 0.05). There were no significant differences in intraoperative complications, but robotic surgery resulted in fewer postoperative Clavien-Dindo grade II complications. CONCLUSIONS Elderly women can safely undergo robotic surgery for endometrial cancer and could be offered this technique to the same extent as younger patients. They may benefit from shorter hospital stay, decreased blood loss, and postoperative complications, without resulting in higher costs to the health care system or jeopardizing their survival.
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BACKGROUND This is an updated merged review of two originally separate Cochrane reviews: one on robot-assisted surgery (RAS) for benign gynaecological disease, the other on RAS for gynaecological cancer. RAS is a relatively new innovation in laparoscopic surgery that enables the surgeon to conduct the operation from a computer console, situated away from the surgical table. RAS is already widely used in the United States for hysterectomy and has been shown to be feasible for other gynaecological procedures. However, the clinical effectiveness and safety of RAS compared with conventional laparoscopic surgery (CLS) have not been clearly established and require independent review. OBJECTIVES To assess the effectiveness and safety of RAS in the treatment of women with benign and malignant gynaecological disease. SEARCH METHODS For this update, we searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE via Ovid, and EMBASE via Ovid, on 8 January 2018. We searched www.ClinicalTrials.gov. on 16 January 2018. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing RAS versus CLS or open surgery in women requiring surgery for gynaecological disease. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently assessed studies for inclusion and risk of bias, and extracted study data and entered them into an Excel spreadsheet. We examined different procedures in separate comparisons and for hysterectomy subgrouped data according to type of disease (non-malignant versus malignant). When more than one study contributed data, we pooled data using random-effects methods in RevMan 5.3. MAIN RESULTS We included 12 RCTs involving 1016 women. Studies were at moderate to high overall risk of bias, and we downgraded evidence mainly due to concerns about risk of bias in the studies contributing data and imprecision of effect estimates. Procedures performed were hysterectomy (eight studies) and sacrocolpopexy (three studies). In addition, one trial examined surgical treatment for endometriosis, which included resection or hysterectomy. Among studies of women undergoing hysterectomy procedures, two studies involved malignant disease (endometrial cancer); the rest involved non-malignant disease.• RAS versus CLS (hysterectomy)Low-certainty evidence suggests there might be little or no difference in any complication rates between RAS and CLS (risk ratio (RR) 0.92, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.54 to 1.59; participants = 585; studies = 6; I² = 51%), intraoperative complication rates (RR 0.77, 95% CI 0.24 to 2.50; participants = 583; studies = 6; I² = 37%), postoperative complications (RR 0.81, 95% CI 0.48 to 1.34; participants = 629; studies = 6; I² = 44%), and blood transfusions (RR 1.94, 95% CI 0.63 to 5.94; participants = 442; studies = 5; I² = 0%). There was no statistical difference between malignant and non-malignant disease subgroups with regard to complication rates. Only one study reported death within 30 days and no deaths occurred (very low-certainty evidence). Researchers reported no survival outcomes.Mean total operating time was longer on average in the RAS arm than in the CLS arm (mean difference (MD) 41.18 minutes, 95% CI -6.17 to 88.53; participants = 148; studies = 2; I² = 80%; very low-certainty evidence), and the mean length of hospital stay was slightly shorter with RAS than with CLS (MD -0.30 days, 95% CI -0.53 to -0.07; participants = 192; studies = 2; I² = 0%; very low-certainty evidence).• RAS versus CLS (sacrocolpopexy)Very low-certainty evidence suggests little or no difference in rates of any complications between women undergoing sacrocolpopexy by RAS or CLS (RR 0.95, 95% CI 0.21 to 4.24; participants = 186; studies = 3; I² = 78%), nor in intraoperative complications (RR 0.82, 95% CI 0.09 to 7.59; participants = 108; studies = 2; I² = 47%). Low-certainty evidence on postoperative complications suggests these might be higher with RAS (RR 3.54, 95% CI 1.31 to 9.56; studies = 1; participants = 68). Researchers did not report blood transfusions and deaths up to 30 days.Low-certainty evidence suggests that RAS might be associated with increased operating time (MD 40.53 min, 95% CI 12.06 to 68.99; participants = 186; studies = 3; I² = 73%). Very low-certainty evidence suggests little or no difference between the two techniques in terms of duration of stay (MD 0.26 days, 95% CI -0.15 to 0.67; participants = 108; studies = 2; I² = 0%).• RAS versus open abdominal surgery (hysterectomy)A single study with a total sample size of 20 women was included in this comparison. For most outcomes, the sample size was insufficient to show any possible differences between groups.• RAS versus CLS for endometriosisA single study with data for 73 women was included in this comparison; women with endometriosis underwent procedures ranging from relatively minor endometrial resection through hysterectomy; many of the women included in this study had undergone previous surgery for their condition. For most outcomes, event rates were low, and the sample size was insufficient to detect potential differences between groups. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Evidence on the effectiveness and safety of RAS compared with CLS for non-malignant disease (hysterectomy and sacrocolpopexy) is of low certainty but suggests that surgical complication rates might be comparable. Evidence on the effectiveness and safety of RAS compared with CLS or open surgery for malignant disease is more uncertain because survival data are lacking. RAS is an operator-dependent expensive technology; therefore evaluating the safety of this technology independently will present challenges.
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- Theresa A Lawrie
- Office 305, 3rd floorE‐MBC LtdNorthgate HouseUpper Borough WallsBathUKBA1 1RG
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- West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan UniversityDepartment of Obstetrics and GynecologyNo. 17, Section Three, Ren Min Nan Lu AvenueChengduSichuanChina610041
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- West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan UniversityDepartment of Obstetrics and GynecologyNo. 17, Section Three, Ren Min Nan Lu AvenueChengduSichuanChina610041
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- The University of LiverpoolC/o Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group, Department of Women's and Children's HealthFirst Floor, Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation TrustCrown StreetLiverpoolUKL8 7SS
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- University of IcelandCenter of Public Health Sciences, Faculty of MedicineReykjavíkIceland
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- West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan UniversityDepartment of OrthopedicsNo. 37, Guo Xue XiangChengduSichuanChina610041
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- West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan UniversityDepartment of Obstetrics and GynecologyNo. 17, Section Three, Ren Min Nan Lu AvenueChengduSichuanChina610041
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- Youn-Jee Chung
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
- Seoul St. Mary's Fibroid Center, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
- Seoul St. Mary's Fibroid Center, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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Vidal-Sicart S, Fuertes Cabero S, Danús Lainez M, Valdés Olmos R, Paredes Barranco P, Rayo Madrid JI, Rioja Martín ME, Díaz Expósito R, Goñi Gironés E. Update on radioguided surgery: from international consensus on sentinel node in head and neck cancer to the advances on gynaecological tumors and localization of non-palpable lesions. Rev Esp Med Nucl Imagen Mol 2019; 38:173-82. [PMID: 30579916 DOI: 10.1016/j.remn.2018.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2018] [Revised: 10/25/2018] [Accepted: 10/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The aim of this review is to provide an updated perspective on different fields of radioguided surgery. With reference to the sentinel lymph node biopsy in oral squamous cell carcinoma, we present the results of the interactive debate held at the recent Congress of our specialty about the more relevant aspects of the London Consensus. Drainage peculiarities and indications according to the current guidelines on gynaecological tumours, endometrial and cervical cancer, are detailed and new scenarios for nuclear medicine physicians are presented; robotic surgery and hybrid tracers, for instance. Moreover, the notable growth in radioguided surgery indications for non-palpable lesions, widely used in mammary pathology, make it advisable to update two procedures which have shown satisfying results, such as the solitary pulmonary nodule and the osteoid osteoma.
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