Comparison of the Long-Term Oncological Outcomes Between the Initial Learning Period of Robotic and the Experienced Period of Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy for Early-Stage Cervical Cancer

Objectives To compare the long-term oncological outcomes, complication rates, and recurrence patterns of robotic radical hysterectomy (RRH) with laparoscopic radical hysterectomy (LRH) for the treatment of early-stage cervical cancer. Methods Between January 2008 and December 2013, 65 consecutive patients underwent RRH during the learning period, and 60 consecutive patients underwent LRH during the experienced period. Results Both groups were similar with respect to clinicopathologic characteristics. The mean operative time in the RRH group was significantly longer than that in the LRH group (277.8 ± 57.3 vs 199.6 ± 45.0 minutes; P
Source: International Journal of Gynecological Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Surgeons Corner Source Type: research