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ArticleJSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

Total microlaparoscopic radical hysterectomy in early cervical cancer.

Francesco Fanfani, Valerio Gallotta, Anna Fagotti, Cristiano Rossitto, Elisa Piovano, Giovanni Scambia

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6 authors.

Francesco FanfaniDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy. francesco.fanfani@rm.unicatt.it
Valerio Gallotta
Anna Fagotti
Cristiano Rossitto
Elisa Piovano
Giovanni Scambia

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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

objectiveIn less than 2 decades, laparoscopy has contributed to modification in the management of early cervical cancer patients, and all comparisons between open and laparoscopic-based radical operations showed an identical oncological outcome. The aim of this study is to describe surgical instrumentations and technique to perform total microlaparoscopy radical hysterectomy in early cervical cancer patients and report our preliminary results in terms of operative time and perioperative outcomes.

methodsBetween January 1, 2012, and March 25, 2012, 4 consecutive early cervical cancer patients were enrolled in this study.

resultsWe performed 3 type B2 and 1 type C1-B2 total microlaparoscopy radical hysterectomy, and in all cases concomitant bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy were carried out. Median operative time was 165 minutes (range: 155 to 215) (mean: 186), and median estimated blood loss was 30 mL (range: 20 to 50). Median number of pelvic lymph nodes removed was 12 (range: 11 to 15). All procedures were completed without 5-mm port insertion and without conversion. No intraoperative or early postoperative complications were reported.

conclusionsThis report suggests a role of microlaparoscopy in the surgical management of early cervical cancer with adequate oncological results, superimposable operative time, and perioperative outcomes with respect to standard laparoscopy.

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AgedBody Mass IndexElectrocoagulationFemaleHumansHysterectomyLaparoscopyLymph Node ExcisionMiddle AgedUterine Cervical Neoplasms

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PMID23743381
PMCPMC3662727

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