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de Jong A, Baeten IGT, Jansen A, Hoogendam JP, Jürgenliemk-Schulz IM, Zweemer RP, Gerestein CG. Symptomatic Lymphocele After Robot-Assisted Pelvic Lymphadenectomy as Part of the Primary Surgical Treatment for Cervical and Endometrial Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2024; 31:243-249.e2. [PMID: 38171478 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2023.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES Pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) is part of the primary treatment for early-stage cervical cancer and high-intermediate risk or high-risk endometrial cancer. Pelvic lymphocele is a postoperative complication of PLND, and when symptomatic, lymphoceles necessitate treatment. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence and risk factors of symptomatic lymphocele after robot-assisted laparoscopic PLND in cervical and endometrial cancer. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING Single-center academic hospital. PATIENTS Two hundred and fifty-eight patients with cervical cancer and 129 patients with endometrial cancer. INTERVENTIONS Pelvic lymphadenectomy by robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS The authors retrospectively included all patients with early-stage cervical cancer and high-intermediate risk or high-risk endometrial cancer who underwent pelvic lymphadenectomy by robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery between 2008 and 2022. Medical records were reviewed for the occurrence of a symptomatic lymphocele. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify risk factors for developing a symptomatic lymphocele. In total, 387 patients, 258 with cervical cancer and 129 with endometrial cancer, were included in the study. The overall incidence of symptomatic lymphoceles was 9.6% with a median follow-up of 47 months [interquartile range 23-61]. For the entire cohort, smoking was the only significant risk factor for symptomatic lymphoceles identified in univariate (OR 2.47, 95% CI 1.19-5.11) and multivariate analysis (OR 2.42, 95% CI 1.16-5.07). For cervical cancer, body mass index (BMI) (OR 1.09, 95% CI 1.00-1.17) and prior abdominal surgery (OR 2.75, 95% CI 1.22-6.17) were also identified as significant independent risk factors. For endometrial cancer, age was identified as a significant independent risk factor (OR 0.90, 95% CI 0.83-0.97). CONCLUSION This single-center cohort study demonstrated an incidence of almost 10% of symptomatic lymphoceles after robot-assisted laparoscopic PLND for cervical cancer and endometrial cancer, with a higher risk observed among patients who smoke at the time of diagnosis. Furthermore, risk factors differ between the 2 populations, necessitating further studies to establish risk models.
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- Alise de Jong
- Department of Gynecologic Oncology (Jong, Jansen, Drs. Baeten, Hoogendam, Jürgenliemk-Schulz, Zweemer, and Gerestein), University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology (Jong, Jansen, Drs. Baeten, Hoogendam, Jürgenliemk-Schulz, Zweemer, and Gerestein), University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology (Jong, Jansen, Drs. Baeten, Hoogendam, Jürgenliemk-Schulz, Zweemer, and Gerestein), University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology (Jong, Jansen, Drs. Baeten, Hoogendam, Jürgenliemk-Schulz, Zweemer, and Gerestein), University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology (Jong, Jansen, Drs. Baeten, Hoogendam, Jürgenliemk-Schulz, Zweemer, and Gerestein), University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Department of Radiation Oncology (Dr. Jürgenliemk-Schulz), University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology (Jong, Jansen, Drs. Baeten, Hoogendam, Jürgenliemk-Schulz, Zweemer, and Gerestein), University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology (Jong, Jansen, Drs. Baeten, Hoogendam, Jürgenliemk-Schulz, Zweemer, and Gerestein), University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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Minciuna CE, Ivanov M, Aioanei S, Tudor S, Lacatus M, Vasilescu C. Short-term Outcome of Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery for Gynecological Malignancies: A Single-center Experience. Gynecol Minim Invasive Ther 2023; 12:236-242. [PMID: 38034104 PMCID: PMC10683964 DOI: 10.4103/gmit.gmit_137_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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Objectives Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has become the preferred option for many gynecologic pathologies since complication rate and postoperative recovery time have decreased considerably. Postoperative complications remain an important aspect when using the MIS approach, if they are not timely or accurately diagnosed and treated. The main aim of the study is to first assess their incidence, followed by identifying possible risk factors. Furthermore, the secondary aim is to identify if the type of MIS approach used, robotic or laparoscopic, may render some additional benefits. Materials and Methods The database of the General Surgery Department was queried between 2008 and 2019 for patients with gynecologic pathology: 2907 cases were identified. An additional selection was performed using the following filters: MIS and neoplasia. All emergency surgeries were excluded. One hundred and ninety-eight cases were obtained. Results The majority of complications were urological (11.6%) with only 7.07% requiring a specific urological procedure. The second most common was lymphorrhea 4.5%. Dindo-Clavien classification correlates positively with the postoperative hospital stay (PHS) (P = 0.000), the type of surgery (P = 0.046), the primary tumor location (P = 0.011), conversion rate (P = 0.049), the expertise of the lead surgeon (P = 0.012), and the operative time (P = 0.002). The urological complications correlate positively with the type of surgery (P = 0.002), the tumor location (P = 0.001), early reintervention (P = 0.000), operative time (P = 0.006), postoperative hemorrhage (P = 0.000), pelvic abscess (P = 0.000), venous thrombosis (P = 0.011), and postoperative cardiac complications (P = 0.002). Laparoscopic and robotic approaches were comparatively assessed. The PHS (P = 0.025), the type of surgery performed (P = 0.000), and primary tumor location (P = 0.011) were statistically significantly different. Conclusion Postoperative complications reported after MIS for gynecological malignancies show similar incidence as in the current literature, also taking into consideration those for the open approach. The robotic approach seems to be able to perform more complex surgeries with no difference in the postoperative complication rates. The expertise of the lead surgeon in gynecology correlates with lower postoperative complications. Further prospective studies are needed to confirm these results.
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- Corina-Elena Minciuna
- Department of General Surgery, Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest, Romania
- Department of General Surgery, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of General Surgery, Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of General Surgery, Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of General Surgery, Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest, Romania
- Department of General Surgery, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of General Surgery, Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest, Romania
- Department of General Surgery, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of General Surgery, Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest, Romania
- Department of General Surgery, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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Jansen A, de Jong A, Hoogendam JP, Baeten IGT, Jürgenliemk-Schulz IM, Zweemer RP, Gerestein CG. Lymphocele following lymph node dissection in cervical and endometrial cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Gynecol Oncol 2023; 170:273-281. [PMID: 36738486 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2023.01.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 12/31/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the proportion and risk factors of lymphoceles and symptomatic lymphoceles after PLND in early-stage cervical and early-stage high or high-intermediate risk endometrial cancer. METHODS Studies reporting on the proportion of lymphocele after PLND were conducted in PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Library. Retrieved studies were screened on title/abstract and full text by two reviewers independently. Quality assessment was conducted using the Newcastle Ottowa Scale and the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool. Proportion of lymphocele and possible risk factors were pooled through random-effects meta-analyses. RESULTS From the 233 studies retrieved, 24 studies were included. The pooled proportion of lymphocele was 14% and of symptomatic lymphocele was 3%. Routinely performing diagnostics was associated with a significantly higher proportion of lymphocele compared to diagnostics performed on indication (21% versus 4%, p < 0.01). Laparotomic surgical approach led to a significantly higher proportion of lymphoceles than laparoscopic surgical approach (18% versus 7%, p = 0.05). The proportion of lymphocele was significantly higher when >15% of the study population underwent additional paraaortic lymph node dissection (PAOLND) opposed to <15% (15% versus 3%, p < 0.01). A mean number of lymph nodes dissected of <21 resulted in a significantly higher pooled proportion of lymphoceles opposed to when the mean number was 21 or higher (19% versus 5%, p = 0.02). Other risk factors analysed were BMI, lymph node metastasis, adjuvant radiotherapy and follow up. There was no sufficient data to detect significant risk factors for the development of symptomatic lymphoceles. CONCLUSION The pooled proportion of lymphocele was 14% of which symptomatic lymphoceles occurred in 3%. Significant risk factors for the total proportion of lymphoceles were laparotomic approach, decreased number of lymph nodes dissected and additional PAOLND.
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- A Jansen
- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Division of Imaging and Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Division of Imaging and Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Division of Imaging and Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Division of Imaging and Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Division of Imaging and Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Division of Imaging and Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Division of Imaging and Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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De Luca A, Tripodi D, Frusone F, Leonardi B, Cerbelli B, Botticelli A, Vergine M, D'Andrea V, Pironi D, Sorrenti S, Amabile MI. Retrospective Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Synthetic Glue and a Fibrin-Based Sealant for the Prevention of Seroma Following Axillary Dissection in Breast Cancer Patients. Front Oncol 2020; 10:1061. [PMID: 32766138 PMCID: PMC7379884 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2020.01061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction: Seroma formation represents one of the most frequent postoperative complications of axillary dissection in breast cancer (BC) patients. We aimed to retrospectively explore the effectiveness of the intraoperative use of a synthetic cyanoacrylate glue (specifically Glubran®2) vs. the intraoperative use of a fibrin sealant (specifically Tisseel) in reducing seroma formation compared to the use of nonsealant in BC patients who underwent breast surgery and axillary dissection. Materials and Methods: We conducted a retrospective, monocentric observational study on BC patients who underwent axillary dissection associated with breast surgery. The axillary dissection was completed with the application of a closed suction drain and was preceded by the application of either Glubran®2 glue or Tisseel sealant or nonsealant. We analyzed the quantity of serum drained in the first 3 postoperative days, length of hospitalization, days of permanence of axillary drain, seroma development, and presence of postoperative infection signs. Results: Forty-one BC patients were considered. Based on the device used during the surgical treatment, the patients were divided into three groups: group A (17 patients), to whom suction axillary drain was applied; group B (7 patients), to whom Tisseel and axillary suction drain were applied; and group C (17 patients), to whom Glubran®2 and axillary suction drain were applied. Among the three groups, we did not find significant differences in terms of amount of serum drained in the first 3 postoperative days, length of hospitalization, and incidence of seroma. Group C maintained the axillary drain in a significantly lower number of days compared to the other two groups (p = 0.02); it also had a lower incidence of postoperative infections (6%) compared to group A (23%) and group B (57%) (p = 0.02). Conclusions: We did not find any evidence that the use of surgical glues may reduce the formation of seroma following axillary dissection in BC patients. Nevertheless, the use of cyanoacrylate glue in association with closed suction axillary drain seems to contribute to the reduction in days of axillary drain permanence and of postoperative infections, which are known factors delaying the schedule of any adjuvant oncological therapies.
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- Alessandro De Luca
- Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medico-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Supermicrosurgical Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis as an Alternative Treatment Option for Patients with Lymphorrhea. Plast Reconstr Surg 2020; 144:1214-1224. [PMID: 31688769 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000006169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Lymphorrhea is probably the most appalling form of lymphedema and is difficult to treat. Intractable lymphorrhea is prone to infection because of skin breakdown. It is believed that supermicrosurgical lymphaticovenous anastomosis is unsuitable for treating such severe disease. Only a few lymphorrhea patients treated with lymphaticovenous anastomosis have been reported. Whether it can be used to treat lymphorrhea has remained inconclusive. METHODS From September of 2015 to June of 2018, 105 patients underwent supermicrosurgical lymphaticovenous anastomosis (n = 746) in the authors' hospital. These patients are divided into the nonlymphorrhea group (three male and seven female patients) and the nonlymphedema group (lymphedema patients without lymphorrhea) (11 male and 84 female patients). Retrospective chart review with demographic data and intraoperative findings were recorded and analyzed. Post-lymphaticovenous anastomosis outcomes for lymphorrhea patients were also recorded. RESULTS No significant differences were found in patient age, sex, or affected limbs between these two groups. As for intraoperative findings, no differences were found in the percentage of indocyanine green-enhanced lymphatic vessels (52.7 ± 41.1 percent versus 67.3 ± 36.7 percent; p = 0.227) or the pathologic changes of lymphatic vessels based on the normal, ectasis, contraction, and sclerosis type classification (2.2 ± 1.0 versus 2.1 ± 1.0; p = 0.893) between the lymphorrhea and nonlymphorrhea groups, respectively. The average follow-up period was 14.5 months (range, 3 to 31 months). Five lymphorrhea patients (50 percent) showed complete recovery without relapse; significant lymphorrhea reduction was found in three patients (30 percent), and two patients showed minimal improvements (20 percent). CONCLUSION With comparable functional lymphatic vessels identified in lymphorrhea patients, supermicrosurgical lymphaticovenous anastomosis is a viable option for lymphorrhea treatment, with satisfactory results. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic, IV.
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Decreasing Lymphoid Fluid Accumulation During Lymph-Node Dissection. J Gynecol Surg 2019. [DOI: 10.1089/gyn.2018.0061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Jaunarena I, Ruiz R, Gorostidi M, Cobas P, Avila M, Valle DD, Cespedes J, Lekuona A. Efficacy of a Fibrin Sealant (Tissucol Duo) for the Preventionof Lymphocele after Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymphadenectomy:A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2018; 26:954-959. [PMID: 30296475 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2018.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2018] [Revised: 09/29/2018] [Accepted: 10/02/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To assess the efficacy of Tissucol Duo (Baxter AG, Vienna, Austria) fibrin sealant in decreasing the incidence of lymphocele (LC) after pelvic laparoscopic lymph node dissection using harmonic shears. DESIGN Randomized controlled trial (Canadian Task Force classification level I). SETTING Tertiary referral and educational center. PATIENTS Seventy-four patients randomized to the use of sealant per hemipelvis. INTERVENTION Fibrin sealant. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS After bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy a fibrin sealant was used in 1 hemipelvis but not the other, applied in 41 patients (55.4%) to the left and 33 patients (44.6%) to the right hemipelvis. The primary outcome was the incidence of LC after surgery in symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. Imaging (ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance) was performed to detect LC at 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery. Overall, 26 patients (35.1%) developed LC, and 4 were symptomatic (5.4%). Allowing patients to serve as their own treatment group and control, the hemipelvis treated with Tissucol Duo corresponding to the treatment group and that not treated to the control group, LCs were found in 17 (23%) and 14 (19%) cases, respectively, but the difference was not significant. The mean initial LC maximum diameter was 27.1 mm (standard deviaiotn, 35.2), and LCs tended to decrease in size during the first year to a mean of 8.7 mm. CONCLUSION Application of Tissucol Duo fibrin sealant after laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy using ultrasonic shears does not decrease the occurrence of symptomatic or asymptomatic LC.
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- Ibon Jaunarena
- Gynecologic Oncology Unit, Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Hospital Universitario Donostia, San Sebastián, Spain (all authors)..
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- Gynecologic Oncology Unit, Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Hospital Universitario Donostia, San Sebastián, Spain (all authors)
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- Gynecologic Oncology Unit, Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Hospital Universitario Donostia, San Sebastián, Spain (all authors)
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- Gynecologic Oncology Unit, Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Hospital Universitario Donostia, San Sebastián, Spain (all authors)
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- Gynecologic Oncology Unit, Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Hospital Universitario Donostia, San Sebastián, Spain (all authors)
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- Gynecologic Oncology Unit, Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Hospital Universitario Donostia, San Sebastián, Spain (all authors)
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- Gynecologic Oncology Unit, Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Hospital Universitario Donostia, San Sebastián, Spain (all authors)
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- Gynecologic Oncology Unit, Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Hospital Universitario Donostia, San Sebastián, Spain (all authors)
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Lamblin G, Chauvy L, Rannou C, Mathevet P, Chabert P, Mellier G, Chene G. Does ultrasonic advanced energy reduce lymphocele incidence in laparoscopic para-aortic lymphadenectomy? Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2014; 185:53-8. [PMID: 25528730 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2014.11.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2014] [Revised: 11/10/2014] [Accepted: 11/21/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the use of ultrasonic advanced energy in reducing the occurrence of symptomatic lymphocele and its related complications in laparoscopic extra-peritoneal para-aortic lymphadenectomy in patients with gynecological cancer. STUDY DESIGN A retrospective cohort study of consecutive patients in a tertiary referral center identified 2 groups of patients, undergoing laparoscopic extra-peritoneal para-aortic lymphadenectomy with or without the use of ultrasonic advanced energy. Surgery time, hospital stay, number of retrieved nodes and lymphocele requiring treatment were studied. Results were also compared between trained and trainee surgeons. RESULTS 163 patients were scheduled for laparoscopic extra-peritoneal para-aortic lymphadenectomy: 81 treated using bipolar energy (control group: group 1) between August 1999 and January 2005, and 82 treated using ultrasonic advanced energy (study group: group 2) between July 2010 and March 2014. The main indication (90% in group 1, 61% in group 2) was advanced cervical carcinoma (stage IB2 and above). Ultrasonic advanced energy significantly decreased operative time (p=0.001) and intra-operative bleeding (p=0.01) and increased the number of para-aortic nodes retrieved (p=0.02). There was no significant difference in hospital stay or lymphocele requiring treatment (8.6% in group 1, 8.5% in group 2: p=0.98). For senior than for junior surgeons, surgery time was shorter but not significantly (p=0.80) and postoperative lymphocele rates were identical. CONCLUSION Ultrasonic advanced energy may provide benefit in laparoscopic para-aortic lymphadenectomy, facilitating surgical ergonomics, but did not decrease post-surgery lymphocele.
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- Gery Lamblin
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Femme Mère Enfant University Hospital, Lyon, France.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Femme Mère Enfant University Hospital, Lyon, France
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- Department of Radiology, Femme Mère Enfant University Hospital, Lyon, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Femme Mère Enfant University Hospital, Lyon, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Femme Mère Enfant University Hospital, Lyon, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Femme Mère Enfant University Hospital, Lyon, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Femme Mère Enfant University Hospital, Lyon, France
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