Comparing robotic surgery with laparoscopy and laparotomy for endometrial cancer management: a cohort study.

Journal: International journal of surgery (London, England)
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Robotic surgery has been applied in managing various types of gynecologic cancers. The purpose of this study is to compare the surgical outcomes of robotic surgery, laparoscopy and laparotomy for managing endometrial cancer.

Authors

  • Hung-Yi Chiou
    School of Public Health, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
  • Li-Hsuan Chiu
  • Ching-Hui Chen
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
  • Yuan-Kuei Yen
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
  • Ching-Wen Chang
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
  • Wei-Min Liu