Laparoscopic hysterectomy with or without pelvic lymphadenectomy or sampling in a high-risk series of patients with endometrial cancer
2006
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy for Endometrial Cancer
Sample size: 38
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Susan F Willis, Desmond Barton, Ind Thomas EJ
Primary Institution: Royal Marsden Hospital
Hypothesis
Can laparoscopic hysterectomy be safely performed in high-risk patients with endometrial cancer?
Conclusion
Laparoscopic hysterectomy can be safely carried out in high-risk patients without compromising outcomes.
Supporting Evidence
- 76% of patients had FIGO stage I endometrial cancer.
- There were no intraoperative complications.
- Post-operative complications occurred in 21% of patients.
Takeaway
Doctors can safely perform laparoscopic surgery on women with a certain type of cancer, even if they have other health problems.
Methodology
Data was collected through a retrospective search of case notes and Electronic Patient Records.
Limitations
The study is limited by the small number of patients.
Participant Demographics
The median age was 62 years, with a median BMI of 30; 76% had comorbidities.
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