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Surgical Treatment of Endometrial Cancer and Atypical Hyperplasia : A Trend Shift from Laparotomy to Laparoscopy
Joint Authors
Source
Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-07-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Laparoscopic hysterectomy has proved to be a safe alternative to open surgery in women with benign indications.
Few studies compare laparotomy and laparoscopy in gynecologic oncology, and the objective of this study was to analyze the feasibility and development of laparoscopic surgery in endometrial cancer patients.
Material and Methods.
Records from all women having a hysterectomy due to premalignant or malignant endometrial changes during the years 2002–2009 were examined retrospectively.
Results.
A total of 521 hysterectomies were performed during the study period.
Laparoscopy was performed in about 20% of the cases in the first two years, increasing to 83% in the last year of the period.
Moreover, the laparoscopic technique was increasingly applied in older women, more obese women and in women with high-risk preoperative diagnosis, without increasing the complication rate.
Conclusions.
As for benign indications, laparoscopic hysterectomy in endometrial cancer patients should be preferred whenever possible.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Qvigstad, Erik& Lieng, Marit. 2011. Surgical Treatment of Endometrial Cancer and Atypical Hyperplasia : A Trend Shift from Laparotomy to Laparoscopy. Obstetrics and Gynecology International،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-501483
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Qvigstad, Erik& Lieng, Marit. Surgical Treatment of Endometrial Cancer and Atypical Hyperplasia : A Trend Shift from Laparotomy to Laparoscopy. Obstetrics and Gynecology International No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-501483
American Medical Association (AMA)
Qvigstad, Erik& Lieng, Marit. Surgical Treatment of Endometrial Cancer and Atypical Hyperplasia : A Trend Shift from Laparotomy to Laparoscopy. Obstetrics and Gynecology International. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-501483
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-501483