Taiwanese journal of obstetrics & gynecology
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Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol · Mar 2012
Controlled Clinical TrialA prospective study of nerve-sparing radical hysterectomy for uterine cervical carcinoma in Taiwan.
Surgical therapy for cervical carcinoma carries a significant risk of functional impairment to the bladder. This study evaluates the feasibility and complications of nerve-sparing radical hysterectomy (NRH) in Taiwan. ⋯ We concluded that the new technique of NRH can reduce postoperative bladder dysfunctions.
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Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol · Mar 2012
Robotic surgery in complicated gynecologic diseases: experience of Tri-Service General Hospital in Taiwan.
Minimally invasive surgery has been the trend in various specialties and continues to evolve as new technology develops. The development of robotic surgery in gynecology remains in its infancy. The present study reports the first descriptive series of robotic surgery in complicated gynecologic diseases in Taiwan. ⋯ The present analyses include various complicated gynecologic conditions, which make the estimation of the effectiveness of robotic surgery in each situation individually not appropriate. However, our experiences do show that robotic surgery is feasible and safe for patients with complicated gynecologic diseases.