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01-11-2012 | Gynecologic Oncology

Comparison of Laparoscopic-Assisted Radical Vaginal Hysterectomy and Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy in the Treatment of Cervical Cancer

Authors: Chel Hun Choi, MD, Jeong-Won Lee, MD, Yoo-Young Lee, MD, Ha-Jeong Kim, MD, Taejong Song, MD, Min-Kyu Kim, MD, Tae-Joong Kim, MD, Byoung-Gie Kim, MD, PhD, Duk-Soo Bae, MD, PhD

Published in: Annals of Surgical Oncology | Issue 12/2012

Abstract

Background

The aim of this study was to compare the surgical and oncologic outcomes of laparoscopic-assisted radical vaginal hysterectomy (LARVH) with that of laparoscopic radical hysterectomy (LRH) for early-stage cervical cancer.

Methods

Patients affected by invasive cervical cancer (FIGO stage I–IIA) who had received LARVH (n = 89) in our institute between September 2004 and December 2010 were compared with patients treated by LRH (n = 105) during the same period. All patient information, surgical and pathological data, and oncological results were prospectively collected. Patients undergoing abdominal radical hysterectomy (ARH) were included for comparison of safety, morbidity, and recurrence rate.

Results

The mean estimated blood loss (EBL) and return of bowel activity were significantly reduced in the LRH group compared with the LARVH group (p = .011 and p = .002, respectively). Intraoperative complications occurred in 10 patients (11.2 %) in the LARVH group, 6 (5.7 %) in the LRH group, and 3 (3.0 %) in the ARH group. Forest plot analyses of the previous studies showed higher incidence of intraoperative complication in the LARVH group than in LRH group (p = .02). Despite the similar overall recurrence rate, stump recurrence seems to be high in the LRH group in the forest plot analysis of previous studies (p = 0.08).

Conclusions

Both LARVH and LRH are safe and effective therapeutic procedures for the management of early-stage cervical cancer, although LRH is characterized by less blood loss and shorter bowel recovery time. Possible higher stump recurrence in the LRH should be further evaluated.

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Title: Comparison of Laparoscopic-Assisted Radical Vaginal Hysterectomy and Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy in the Treatment of Cervical Cancer
Authors: Chel Hun Choi, MD
Jeong-Won Lee, MD
Yoo-Young Lee, MD
Ha-Jeong Kim, MD
Taejong Song, MD
Min-Kyu Kim, MD
Tae-Joong Kim, MD
Byoung-Gie Kim, MD, PhD
Duk-Soo Bae, MD, PhD
Publication date: 01-11-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Annals of Surgical Oncology / Issue 12/2012
Print ISSN: 1068-9265
Electronic ISSN: 1534-4681
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-012-2406-3

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Comparison of Laparoscopic-Assisted Radical Vaginal Hysterectomy and Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy in the Treatment of Cervical Cancer

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