Gynecologic oncology
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Gynecologic oncology · Sep 2015
Radical trachelectomy in early-stage cervical cancer: A comparison of laparotomy and minimally invasive surgery.
Radical trachelectomy is considered standard of care in patients with early-stage cervical cancer interested in future fertility. The goal of this study was to compare operative, oncologic, and fertility outcomes in patients with early-stage cervical cancer undergoing open vs. minimally invasive radical trachelectomy. ⋯ Our results suggest that radical trachelectomy via MIS results in less blood loss and a shorter hospital stay. Fertility rates appear higher in patients undergoing open radical trachelectomy.