SynthesisThe Cochrane database of systematic reviews2013
Laparoscopy versus laparotomy for FIGO stage I ovarian cancer.
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- Robot-assisted surgery in gynaecology.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2019Pooled it
- Laparoscopy versus laparotomy for FIGO stage I ovarian cancer.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2016Pooled it
- Robot-assisted surgery in gynaecology.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2014Pooled it
- Surgery in Ovarian Cancer-Brazilian Society of Surgical Oncology Consensus.Journal of surgical oncology · 2025Review
- The role of minimally invasive surgery in gynaecological cancer: an overview of current trends.Facts, views & vision in ObGyn · 2024Article
- Laparoscopic Surgery for Ovarian Neoplasms - What is Possible, What is Useful?Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde · 2022Article
- Imaging and therapy of ovarian cancer: clinical application of nanoparticles and future perspectives.Theranostics · 2018Review
- Laparoscopic staging for apparent stage I epithelial ovarian cancer.American journal of obstetrics and gynecology · 2017Article
- Current Recommendations for Minimally Invasive Surgical Staging in Ovarian Cancer.Current treatment options in oncology · 2016Review
- Minimally invasive resection of choledochal cyst: a feasible and safe surgical option.Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract · 2015Article
- Exploiting the critical perioperative period to improve long-term cancer outcomes.Nature reviews. Clinical oncology · 2015Review
- Asian Society of Gynecologic Oncology International Workshop 2014.Journal of gynecologic oncology · 2015Article
- A multi-institutional analysis of open versus minimally-invasive surgery for gastric adenocarcinoma: results of the US gastric cancer collaborative.Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract · 2014Article
- Current and Future Status of Laparoscopy in Gynecologic Oncology.Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde · 2014Article
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- Large twisted ovarian fibroma associated with Meigs' syndrome, abdominal pain and severe anemia treated by laparoscopic surgery.BMC surgery · 2014Article
- Comparison of laparoscopy and laparotomy for the management of early-stage ovarian cancer: surgical and oncological outcomes.Journal of gynecologic oncology · 2014Article
- Ovarian cancer surgery in Germany: An analysis of the nationwide hospital file 2005-2015.Women's health (London, England)Article
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Abstract
backgroundThis is an updated version of the original review that was first published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Laparoscopy has become an increasingly common approach to surgical staging of apparent early-stage ovarian tumours. This review was undertaken to assess the available evidence on the benefits and risks of laparoscopy compared with laparotomy for the management of International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) stage I ovarian cancer.
objectivesTo evaluate the benefits and risks of laparoscopy compared with laparotomy for the surgical treatment of FIGO stage I ovarian cancer (stages Ia, Ib and Ic). SEARCH
methodsFor the original review, we searched the Cochrane Gynaecological Cancer Group Trials (CGCRG) Register, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL 2007, Issue 2), MEDLINE, EMBASE, LILACS, Biological Abstracts and CancerLit from 1 January 1990 to 30 November 2007. We also handsearched relevant journals, reference lists of identified studies and conference abstracts. For this updated review, we extended the CGCRG Specialised Register, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, EMBASE and LILACS searches to 6 December 2011. SELECTION CRITERIA: Randomised controlled trials (RCTs), quasi-RCTs and prospective case-control studies comparing laparoscopic staging with open surgery (laparotomy) in women with stage I ovarian cancer according to FIGO. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: There were no studies to include, therefore we tabulated data from non-randomised studies (NRS) for discussion. MAIN
resultsWe performed no meta-analyses. AUTHORS'
conclusionsThis review has found no good-quality evidence to help quantify the risks and benefits of laparoscopy for the management of early-stage ovarian cancer as routine clinical practice.
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