Robot-assisted modified radical hysterectomy with removal of lymphatic vessel using indocyanine green: A new method.

Journal: The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: The sentinel lymph node (SLN) procedures using indocyanine green (ICG) have recently been performed worldwide. The aim of this study was to emphasise the safety of robot-assisted modified radical hysterectomy (RAMRH) with removal of the lymphatic vessels (RLV) using ICG in endometrial cancer according to a single surgeon's experience.

Authors

  • Tomohito Tanaka
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Takatsuki, Japan.
  • Ruri Nishie
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Takatsuki, Japan.
  • Shoko Ueda
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Takatsuki, Japan.
  • Sousuke Hashida
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Takatsuki, Japan.
  • Shunsuke Miyamoto
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Takatsuki, Japan.
  • Shinichi Terada
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Takatsuki, Japan.
  • Yuhei Kogata
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Takatsuki, Japan.
  • Kohei Taniguchi
    Translational Research Program, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Takatsuki, Japan.
  • Kazumasa Komura
    Translational Research Program, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Takatsuki, Japan.
  • Masahide Ohmichi
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka Medical College, Takatsuki, Japan.