Robotic and laparoscopic gynaecological surgery: a prospective multicentre observational cohort study and economic evaluation in England.

Journal: BMJ open
Published Date: Sep 28, 2023

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To compare the health-related quality of life and cost-effectiveness of robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery (RALS) versus conventional 'straight stick' laparoscopic surgery (CLS) in women undergoing hysterectomy as part of their treatment for either suspected or proven gynaecological malignancy.

Authors

  • Andrew McCarthy
    EMBL Grenoble, 71 Avenue des Martyrs, 38042 Grenoble, France.
  • Dilupa Samarakoon
    Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
  • Joanne Gray
    Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
  • Peter McMeekin
    Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
  • Stephen McCarthy
    Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
  • Claire Newton
    Department of Gynaecology Oncology, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK.
  • Marielle Nobbenhuis
    Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
  • Jonathan Lippiatt
    Department of Gynaecological Oncology, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Poole, UK.
  • Jeremy Twigg
    Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital, Coventry, UK.

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