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ArticleJournal of gynecologic oncology2025

Comparison of laparoscopic and robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery with sentinel lymph node navigation in low-risk endometrial cancer: a retrospective analysis.

Shinichi Togami, Nozomi Furuzono, Mika Mizuno, Hiroaki Kobayashi

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Shinichi TogamiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan. togami@m3.kufm.kagoshima-u.ac.jp.ORCID 0000-0003-1920-9405
Nozomi FuruzonoDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan.ORCID 0009-0002-6314-8101
Mika MizunoDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan.ORCID 0000-0003-3151-8315
Hiroaki KobayashiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan.ORCID 0000-0003-2491-2189

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Abstract

objectiveTo evaluate and compare the perioperative and oncologic outcomes of laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgeries in patients with low-risk endometrial cancer who underwent minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for complete surgical staging, including sentinel lymph node mapping.

methodsA retrospective study included 190 patients diagnosed with low-risk endometrial cancer who underwent MIS combined with sentinel lymph node navigation surgery (SNNS) between December 2016 and December 2021. Among these patients, 66 underwent laparoscopic surgery, while 124 underwent robotic-assisted surgery. The analysis focused on patient characteristics, perioperative outcomes, and prognostic factors, including recurrence-free survival (RFS) and overall survival (OS). Statistical analysis was performed using Kaplan-Meier survival curves and appropriate comparative tests for outcome evaluation.

resultsThe median operative time and estimated blood loss were significantly longer and greater in the robotic surgery group than in the laparoscopic group (209.5 vs. 157.5 min, 20 vs. 5 mL, respectively). The identification rates of sentinel nodes were 97% and 95.2% in the laparoscopic and robotic groups, respectively, with no significant difference between the 2. Recurrence was observed in two and three cases in the laparoscopic robotic surgery groups, respectively. The 3-year RFS rates were 97.6% (95% confidence interval [CI]=0.8482-0.9769) and 93.9% (95% CI=0.9277-0.9922) for the robotic and laparoscopic groups, respectively, while the 3-year OS rates were 99.2% (95% CI=0.8561-0.9902) and 96.1% (95% CI=0.9450-0.9989), respectively, with no statistically significant differences.

conclusionMIS combined with SNNS is a highly effective approach for managing low-risk endometrial cancer, providing comparable oncologic outcomes to laparoscopy while enhancing the quality of life of patients.

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Endometrial NeoplasmsLaparoscopyRobotic Surgical ProceduresAdultAgedFemaleHumansMiddle AgedMinimally Invasive Surgical ProceduresOperative TimeRetrospective StudiesSentinel Lymph NodeSentinel Lymph Node BiopsyEndometrial CancerLaparoscopyMinimally Invasive SurgeryPrognosisRobotic Surgical ProceduresSentinel Lymph Node

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