Journal of minimally invasive gynecology
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J Minim Invasive Gynecol · Nov 2010
Comparative StudyComparing robot-assisted with conventional laparoscopic hysterectomy: impact on cost and clinical outcomes.
To compare clinical and economic outcomes (hospital costs) in women undergoing laparoscopic hysterectomy performed with and without robotic assistance in inpatient and outpatient settings. ⋯ Our findings reveal little clinical differences in perioperative and postoperative events. This, coupled with the increased per-case hospital cost of the robot, suggests that further investigation is warranted when considering this technology for routine laparoscopic hysterectomies.
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J Minim Invasive Gynecol · Nov 2010
Comparative StudyLearning curve and surgical outcome for robotic-assisted hysterectomy with lymphadenectomy: case-matched controlled comparison with laparoscopy and laparotomy for treatment of endometrial cancer.
To determine the learning curve for robotic-assisted hysterectomy with lymphadenectomy for surgical treatment of endometrial cancer. ⋯ The learning curve for robotic-assisted hysterectomy with lymph node dissection seems to be easier compared with that for laparoscopic hysterectomy with lymph node dissection for surgical management of endometrial cancer.
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J Minim Invasive Gynecol · Nov 2010
Isobaric laparoendoscopic single-site assisted extracorporeal cystectomy in treatment of selected adnexal tumors: initial experience and technique.
Laparoscopic-assisted ovarian cystectomy with exteriorization is a minimally invasive procedure. However, applicability of this procedure for transumbilical laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) surgery is not well established. ⋯ Two dermoid cysts required intracorporeal LESS cystectomy because of poor mobility of the adnexal tissue. No conversion to either conventional laparoscopic surgery or laparotomy was necessary in this series.