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A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials Assessing Sexuality in Hysterectomized Patients. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18083994. [PMID: 33920177 PMCID: PMC8069441 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18083994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Revised: 04/05/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In hysterectomized patients, even though there is still controversy, evidence indicates that in the short term, the vaginal approach shows benefits over the laparoscopic approach, as it is less invasive, faster and less costly. However, the quality of sexual life has not been systematically reviewed in terms of the approach adopted. Through a systematic review, we analyzed (CRD42020158465 in PROSPERO) the impact of hysterectomy on sexual quality and whether there are differences according to the surgical procedure (abdominal or vaginal) for noncancer patients. MEDLINE (through PubMed), Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, ClinicalTrials.gov and Scopus were reviewed to find randomized clinical trials assessing sexuality in noncancer patients undergoing total hysterectomy, comparing vaginal and abdominal (laparoscopic and/or open) surgery. Three studies that assessed the issue under study were finally included. Two of these had a low risk of bias (Cochrane risk of bias tool); one was unclear. There was significant variability in how sexuality was measured, with no differences between the two approaches considered in the review. In conclusion, no evidence was found to support one procedure (abdominal or vaginal) over another for non-oncological hysterectomized patients regarding benefits in terms of sexuality.
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Ekanayake C, Pathmeswaran A, Herath R, Wijesinghe P. Vaginal, sexual and urinary symptoms following hysterectomy: a multi-centre randomized controlled trial. Womens Midlife Health 2020; 6:1. [PMID: 32161653 PMCID: PMC7052959 DOI: 10.1186/s40695-020-0049-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2019] [Accepted: 02/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Background Hysterectomy is the most common major gynaecological procedure. The aim of this study was to study vaginal, sexual and urinary symptoms following total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH), non-descent vaginal hysterectomy (NDVH) and total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) in a low resource setting. Methods A multi-centre randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted in two public sector hospitals in Sri Lanka. Participants were patients requiring hysterectomy for non-malignant uterine causes. Exclusion criteria were uterus> 14 weeks, previous pelvic surgery, medical illnesses which contraindicated laparoscopic surgery, and those requiring incontinence surgery or pelvic floor surgery. Vaginal, sexual function and urinary symptoms were assessed by the validated translations of ICIQ-VS and ICIQ-FLUTS questionnaires. Post-operative improvement (pre-operative – post-operative) was assessed. Results There was an improvement (median (IQ1-IQ3) in vaginal symptoms [TAH 6(2–8) vs 4(0–8), p < 0.001; NDVH 6(4–8.5) vs 5(0–8), p < 0.001; TLH 4(2–10.5) vs 4(0–10), p < 0.001], urinary flow symptoms [TAH 2(1–4) vs 1 (0–3), p < 0.001; NDVH 3 (2–5) vs 2 (0.5–4), p < 0.001; TLH 1(1–4) vs 1(0–3), p < 0.05], urinary voiding symptoms [TAH 0(0–0) vs 0(0–0), p = 0.20; NDVH 0(0–1) vs 0(0–0.8), p < 0.05; TLH 0(0–0) vs 0(0–0), p < 0.05] and urinary incontinence symptoms [TAH 0(0–2) vs 0(0–2), p = 0.06; NDVH 0(0–3) vs 0(0–3), p < 0.001; TLH 0(0–3) vs 0(0–2), p < 0.05] at 1-year (TAH n = 47, NDVH n = 45, TLH n = 47). There was an improvement in sexual symptoms only in the TLH group [TAH 0(0–11.5) vs 0(0–14), p = 0.08); NDVH 0(0–0) vs 0(0–0), p = 0.46; TLH 0(0–0) vs 0(0–4), p < 0.05]. There was no significant difference among the three different routes in terms of vaginal symptoms score [TAH 2 (0–2), NDVH 0 (0–2), TLH 0 (0–2), p = 0.33], sexual symptoms [TAH 0 (0–0), NDVH 0 (0–0), TLH 0 (0–0), p = 0.52], urinary flow symptoms [TAH 0 (0–1), NDVH 0 (0–1), TLH 0 (0–2), p = 0.56], urinary voiding symptoms [TAH 0 (0–0), NDVH 0 (0–0), TLH 0 (0–0), p = 0.64] and urinary incontinence symptoms [TAH 0 (0–0), NDVH 0 (0–1), TLH 0 (0–1), p = 0.35] at 1-year. Conclusions There was a post-operative improvement in vaginal symptoms and urinary symptoms in all three groups. There was no significant difference in pelvic organ symptoms between the three routes; TAH, NDVH and TLH. Trial registration Sri Lanka clinical trials registry, SLCTR/2016/020 and the International Clinical Trials Registry Platform, U1111–1194-8422, on 26 July 2016. Available from: http://slctr.lk/trials/515
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- Chanil Ekanayake
- 1Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka
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- 2Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
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- 3Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
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- 3Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
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He H, Yang Z, Zeng D, Fan J, Hu X, Ye Y, Bai H, Jiang Y, Lin Z, Lei Z, Li X, Li L, Gan J, Lan Y, Tang X, Wang D, Jiang J, Wu X, Li M, Ren X, Yang X, Liu M, Wang Q, Jiang F, Li L. Comparison of the short-term and long-term outcomes of laparoscopic hysterectomies and of abdominal hysterectomies: a case study of 4,895 patients in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. Chin J Cancer Res 2016; 28:187-96. [PMID: 27199516 PMCID: PMC4865611 DOI: 10.21147/j.issn.1000-9604.2016.02.06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To evaluate the short-term and long-term outcomes after laparoscopic hysterectomy (LH) compared with abdominal hysterectomy (AH) in case of benign gynecological disease. METHODS A multi-center cohort retrospective comparative study of population among 4,895 hysterectomies (3,539 LH vs.1,356 AH) between 2007 and 2013 was involved. Operative time (OT), estimated blood loss (EBL), intra-operative and post-operative complications, passing flatus; days with indwelling catheter, questionnaires covering pelvic floor functions and sexual functions were assessed. RESULTS The EBL (174.1±157.4 vs. 263.1±183.2 cc, LH and AH groups, respectively), passing flatus (38.7±14.1 vs. 48.1±13.2 hours), days with indwelling catheter (1.5±0.6 vs. 2.2±0.8 days), use of analgesics (6.5% vs. 73.1%), intra-operative complication rate (2.4% vs. 4.1%), post-operative complication rate (2.3% vs. 5.7%), post-operative constipation (12.1% vs. 24.6%), mild and serious stress urinary incontinence (SUI) post-operative (P<0.001; P=0.014), and proportion of Female Sexual Functioning Index (FSFI) total score <26.55 post-operative (P<0.001) of the LH group were significantly less than those of AH group. There were no significant differences in OT (106.5±34.5 vs. 106.2±40.3 min) between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS LH is a safe and efficient operation for improving patients?long-term quality of life (QoL), and LH is a cost-effectiveness procedure for treating benign gynecological disease. LH is superior to AH due to reduced EBL, reduced post-operative pain and earlier passing flatus.
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- Hongying He
- Department of Gynecological Oncology, Cancer Institute and Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
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- Department of Gynecological Oncology, Cancer Institute and Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
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- Department of Gynecological Oncology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou 545005, China
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- Department of Gynecological and Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
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- Department of Gynecological and Obstetrics, The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning 530022, China
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- Department of Gynecological and Obstetrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Guilin 541004, China
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- Department of Gynecological and Obstetrics, The Maternal & Child Health Hospital, Nanning 530003, China
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- Department of Gynecological and Obstetrics, The People's Hospital of Liuzhou, Liuzhou 545006, China
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- Department of Gynecological and Obstetrics, Ruikang Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530011, China
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- Department of Gynecological and Obstetrics, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise 533000, China
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- Department of Gynecological and Obstetrics, Liuzhou Maternal & Child Health Hospital, Liuzhou 545000, China
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- Department of Gynecological and Obstetrics, The First People's Hospital of Nanning, Nanning 530000, China
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- Department of Gynecological and Obstetrics, Minzu Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning 530001, China
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- Department of Gynecological and Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Technology University, Liuzhou 545000, China
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- Department of Gynecological and Obstetrics, The People's Hospital of Guilin, Guilin 541002, China
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- Department of Gynecological and Obstetrics, The People's Hospital of Beihai, Beihai 536100, China
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- Department of Gynecological and Obstetrics, The People's Hospital of Hechi, Hechi 546300, China
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- Department of Gynecological and Obstetrics, The People's Hospital of Baise, Baise 533000, China
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- Department of Gynecological and Obstetrics, The First People's Hospital of Yulin, Yulin 537000, China
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- Department of Gynecological and Obstetrics, Wuzhou Worker's Hospital, Wuzhou 543001, China
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- Department of Gynecological and Obstetrics, The People's Hospital of Guigang, Guigang 537100, China
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- Department of Gynecological and Obstetrics, The First People's Hospital of Qinzhou, Qinzhou 535001, China
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- Department of Gynecological and Obstetrics, The Third People's Hospital of Liuzhou, Liuzhou 545007, China
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- Department of Gynecological and Obstetrics, Liuzhou Tumor Hospital, Liuzhou 545000, China
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- Department of Gynecological Oncology, Cancer Institute and Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
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Liu CE, Lu Y, Yao DS. Feasibility and Safety of Video Endoscopic Inguinal Lymphadenectomy in Vulvar Cancer: A Systematic Review. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0140873. [PMID: 26496391 PMCID: PMC4619862 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0140873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2015] [Accepted: 10/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To systematically review previous studies and to evaluate the feasibility and safety of video endoscopic inguinal lymphadenectomy (VEIL) in vulvar cancer. METHODS We conducted a comprehensive review of studies published through September 2014 to retrieve all relevant articles. The PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Wan Fang Data and Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure databases were systematically searched for all relevant studies published in English or Chinese through September 2014. Data were abstracted independently by two reviewers, and any differences were resolved by consensus. RESULTS A total of 9 studies containing 249 VEIL procedures involving 138 patients were reviewed. Of the 249 VEIL procedures, only 1 (0.4%) was converted to an open procedure for suturing because of injury to the femoral vein. The range of operative time was 62 to 110 minutes, and the range of estimated blood loss was 5.5 to 22 ml. The range of the number of harvested lymph nodes was 7.3 to 16. The length of hospital stay varied from 7 to 13.6 days across reports. The incidence of lymph node metastasis was 19.7% (27/138), and the recurrence rate was 4.3% (3/70) within 3 to 41 months of follow-up. One or more short-term complications were documented in 18 of 138 (13.0%) patients. Complications after VEIL were observed in 14 (10.13%) patients and in 15 (6.0%) of the VEIL cases, including major lymphocyst formation in 9 (3.6%), lymphorrhea in 2 (0.8%), inguinal wound infection without wound breakdown in 3 (1.2%) and lymphedema in 1 (0.4%). CONCLUSIONS VEIL appears to be a feasible procedure in the management of vulvar cancer. There may be potential benefits that result in lower morbidity compared to traditional methods, but this has yet to be objectively proven.
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- Chai-e Liu
- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Guang Xi Medical University, Nanning, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Guang Xi Medical University, Nanning, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Guang Xi Medical University, Nanning, People’s Republic of China
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Dwivedi R, Kapoor DS, Dix S. Does previous pelvic surgery hasten the onset of clinically bothersome urodynamic stress incontinence? Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2013; 172:124-6. [PMID: 24209994 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2013.09.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2013] [Revised: 07/31/2013] [Accepted: 09/27/2013] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To study the impact of previous pelvic surgery on the onset of clinically bothersome urodynamic stress incontinence (USI). STUDY DESIGN Retrospective case-cohort study at a District General Hospital of 305 women undergoing surgery for urodynamic stress incontinence: case note and computer records review of patients undergoing USI surgery. The main outcome measures were age at index USI surgery, and duration from previous pelvic surgery to index surgery. RESULTS 305 women were included, of whom 118 had previous pelvic surgery including abdominal hysterectomy (TAH) (n=74), vaginal hysterectomy (n=23), anterior colporrhaphy (n=27) and posterior colporrhaphy (n=25). The mean age in the previous surgery group was 62.4 years (95% CI 60.2-64.6, range 32-87) and 53.2 years in the no previous surgery group (95% CI 51.4-55, range 30-88). There were no differences in the mean BMI (28.4 vs. 27.5), or mean parity (2.4 vs. 2.5). The median duration from previous surgery to the index USI surgery was 222 months (abdominal hysterectomy), 96 months (vaginal hysterectomy), 78 months (anterior colporrhaphy), and 72 months (posterior colporrhaphy). CONCLUSION Previous pelvic surgery does not seem to accelerate the onset of USI, as women without previous pelvic surgery presented at a significantly earlier age (53.2 years) with clinically bothersome USI than those who had previous surgery (62.4 years). Posterior colporrhaphy had the shortest interval to index USI surgery amongst previous operations.
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- Rachana Dwivedi
- Department of Gynaecology, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW, United Kingdom; Department of Urogynaecology, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW, United Kingdom
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- Department of Gynaecology, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW, United Kingdom; Department of Urogynaecology, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW, United Kingdom.
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- Department of Gynaecology, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW, United Kingdom; Department of Urogynaecology, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW, United Kingdom
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Bowel dysfunction after total abdominal hysterectomy for benign conditions: a prospective longitudinal study. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2013; 25:1217-22. [PMID: 23765125 DOI: 10.1097/meg.0b013e328362dc5e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM On the basis of retrospective studies, hysterectomy has been considered a risk factor for functional bowel disorders. The aim of this study was to prospectively evaluate the patients' bowel function and general health-related quality of life (QoL) before and after hysterectomy. Our hypothesis was that hysterectomy in properly selected patients can impact positively on the patients' self-reporting of their general health and bowel function. MATERIALS AND METHODS A prospective longitudinal observational study was conducted in a university-based teaching hospital. Eighty-five patients who were scheduled for total abdominal hysterectomy for a nonmalignant cause completed the study. The main outcome measure was the patient's perception of her bowel function, which was assessed preoperatively and at 6, 12, 26 and 52 weeks postoperatively using the gastrointestinal quality of life questionnaire. The patient's general health was also assessed using a generic general health questionnaire (EQ5D and EQVAS). The effect of time on change in questionnaire score was assessed using mixed model repeated measures at a significance level of 0.05. RESULTS The scores in the three questionnaires declined significantly at 6 weeks postoperatively as compared with those obtained preoperatively. However, there was a subsequent increase in the scores up to 12 months postoperatively. Smoking and use of laxative were identified as potential confounding variables. CONCLUSION Apart from a transient negative effect, total abdominal hysterectomy improves the patient's gastrointestinal-related QoL, probably as part of general improvement in their QoL.
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He H, Zeng D, Ou H, Tang Y, Li J, Zhong H. Laparoscopic treatment of endometrial cancer: systematic review. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2013; 20:413-23. [PMID: 23506718 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2013.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2012] [Revised: 01/18/2013] [Accepted: 01/19/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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The objective of this review was to assess the efficacy and safety of laparoscopy compared with laparotomy for treatment of endometrial cancer. Trials were identified by searching the Cochrane Gynecological Cancer Collaborative Review Group Trial Register, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PubMed, BIOSIS Previews, the China Biological Medicine Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure Whole Article Database, Wan Fang Data, and VIP Information, from January 1991 to May 2012, as well as the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (Cochrane Library, issue 5, 2012). We also hand searched unpublished and gray literature, reference lists of identified studies, gynecologic cancer handbooks, and conference abstracts. All randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing laparoscopic surgery with laparotomy for treatment of all stages of endometrial cancer were selected. Data extraction was performed independently by 2 review authors who assessed study quality and extracted data. The whole articles were assessed for method quality by using the Cochrane Collaboration Back Review Group method quality criteria. Heterogeneity between studies was assessed using the I2 statistic, which estimates the percentage of heterogeneity between trials. The outcomes were pooled statistically when no clinical heterogeneity was apparent. For time to event data, hazard ratios were pooled using the generic inverse variance facility of RevMan 5. Random effects models were used for all meta-analyses. The search yielded 9 eligible RCTs (1361 laparotomy and 2255 laparoscopy). There was no significant difference between laparoscopic and laparotomic approaches to endometrial cancer in 3-year overall survival (odds ratio [OR], 0.91; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.49 to 1.71; p = .77), 3-year disease-free survival (OR, 0.95; 95% CI, 0.29 to 1.80; p = .89), recurrence at 3-year follow-up (OR, 1.11; 95% CI, 0.60 to 2.06; p = .74), and pelvic node yield (mean difference [MD, 0.45; 95% CI, -0.41 to 1.32; p = .30). The benefits of laparoscopic surgery vs laparotomy were shorter length of hospital stay (MD, -3.42; 95% CI, -3.81 to -3.03; p < .01), and lower rates of postoperative complications (OR, 0.62; 95% CI, 0.52 to 0.73; p < .01). Disadvantages were higher rates of intraoperative complications (OR, 1.35; 95% CI, 1.05 to1.74; p = .02) and longer duration of surgical procedures (MD, 32.73; 95% CI, 16.34 to 49.13; p < .01). We conclude that, compared with laparotomy, laparoscopic surgery seems to be beneficial in women with endometrial cancer, in particular insofar as postoperative complications and length of hospital stay. However, more well-designed RCTs are needed to assess the long-term clinical outcomes, in particular the quality of life.
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- Hongying He
- Department of Gynecological Oncology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou, Guangxi, China
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Donnez O, Jadoul P, Squifflet J, Donnez J. A series of 3190 laparoscopic hysterectomies for benign disease from 1990 to 2006: evaluation of complications compared with vaginal and abdominal procedures. BJOG 2008; 116:492-500. [PMID: 19016683 DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2008.01966.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 161] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the complication rate after laparoscopic total hysterectomy and laparoscopic subtotal hysterectomy (LASH) in case of benign disease. DESIGN All complications were prospectively recorded at the time of surgery and analysed retrospectively. SETTING University hospital. POPULATION Among 4505 hysterectomies performed by the same team using the same techniques between 1990 and 2006, 3190 were performed by laparoscopy, 906 by the vaginal route and 409 by laparotomy. METHODS Laparoscopic hysterectomies, defined as laparoscopic subtotal hysterectomy (LASH) and total laparoscopic hysterectomy [laparoscopy-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) switched to total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) in 2000], were compared with vaginal and abdominal hysterectomies. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES AND RESULTS Since the early 1990s, the number of laparoscopic procedures has continued to grow, while the number of abdominal and vaginal procedures has decreased. Both minor complications (fever >38.5 degrees C after 2 days, bladder incision of <2 cm and iatrogenic adenomyosis) and major complications (haemorrhage, vesicoperitoneal fistula, ureteral injury, rectal perforation or fistula) have been observed during the surgical procedure itself and postoperatively. In the LASH group (n = 1613), the minor complication rate was 0.99% (n = 16) and the major complication rate 0.37% (n = 6). In the total laparoscopic hysterectomy (LAVH/TLH) group (n = 1577), the minor complication rate was 1.14% (n = 18) and the major complication rate 0.51% (n = 8). In the vaginal hysterectomy group (n = 906), minor and major complication rates were 0.77% (n = 7) and 0.33% (n = 3), respectively. In the abdominal hysterectomy group (n = 409), minor and major complication rates were 0.73% (n = 3) and 0.49% (n = 2), respectively. CONCLUSION The results from our series of 4505 women clearly show that, in experienced hands, laparoscopic hysterectomy is not associated with any increase in major complication rates.
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- Department of Gynecology, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
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Kluivers KB, Hendriks JCM, Mol BWJ, Bongers MY, Vierhout ME, Brölmann HAM, de Vet HCW. Clinimetric properties of 3 instruments measuring postoperative recovery in a gynecologic surgical population. Surgery 2008; 144:12-21. [PMID: 18571580 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2008.03.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2007] [Accepted: 03/30/2008] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND General, health-related quality-of-life questionnaires and recovery-specific questionnaires have been used to measure recovery in surgical patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinimetric properties of 3 recovery instruments and to examine whether recovery-specific instruments are useful. METHODS The Quality of Recovery-40 (QoR-40), Recovery Index-10 (RI-10), and RAND-36 health survey were used to measure recovery in women undergoing different types of hysterectomy in the first 12 weeks after operation. Construct validity was assessed by testing predefined hypotheses. The changes observed during the postoperative period were used as indicators for responsiveness. RESULTS One hundred and sixty-one women were included. Response rate and internal consistency were found satisfactory. The highest number of hypotheses used for assessment of construct validity was confirmed in the RI-10. The RI-10 was more responsive compared with the QoR-40 and the RAND-36. CONCLUSIONS Because construct validity and responsiveness were greatest in the RI-10, we conclude that this short recovery-specific instrument is useful in studies evaluating postoperative recovery. We recommend the use of the RI-10, unless the immediate postoperative days are of interest in which the QoR-40 was valid.
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- Kirsten B Kluivers
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Postbus 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
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