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Knigin D, Brezinov Y, Salvador S, Lau S, Gotlieb WH. Surgery Advances in Gynecologic Tumors: The Evolution and Outcomes of Robotic Surgery for Gynecologic Cancers in a Tertiary Center. Curr Oncol 2024; 31:2400-2409. [PMID: 38785460 PMCID: PMC11120242 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol31050179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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The integration of innovation into routine clinical practice is faced with many challenges. In 2007, we received the mandate to evaluate how the introduction of a robotic program in gynecologic oncology affected patient-centered care by studying its impact on clinical outcomes and hospital resource utilization. Here we summarize the history and experience of developing a robotic surgery program for gynecologic cancers over 16 years. Analysis of the data indicates that robotic surgery improved perioperative patient clinical parameters, decreased blood loss, complications, and hospital stay, maintained the oncologic outcome, and is cost-effective, resulting in it becoming the dominant surgical approach in gynecologic oncology in a tertiary cancer care institution.
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- David Knigin
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Jewish General Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3T 1E2, Canada; (D.K.); (S.S.); (S.L.)
- Segal Cancer Center, Sir Mortimer B. Davis Institute of Medical Research, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3T 1E2, Canada
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- Segal Cancer Center, Sir Mortimer B. Davis Institute of Medical Research, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3T 1E2, Canada
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Jewish General Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3T 1E2, Canada; (D.K.); (S.S.); (S.L.)
- Segal Cancer Center, Sir Mortimer B. Davis Institute of Medical Research, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3T 1E2, Canada
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Jewish General Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3T 1E2, Canada; (D.K.); (S.S.); (S.L.)
- Segal Cancer Center, Sir Mortimer B. Davis Institute of Medical Research, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3T 1E2, Canada
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Jewish General Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3T 1E2, Canada; (D.K.); (S.S.); (S.L.)
- Segal Cancer Center, Sir Mortimer B. Davis Institute of Medical Research, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3T 1E2, Canada
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Lu J, Wu D, Huang JB, Lin J, Xu BB, Xue Z, Zheng HL, Lin GS, Shen LL, Li P, Wang JB, Lin JX, Chen QY, Cao LL, Xie JW, Zheng CH, Huang CM. Comparison of robotic versus laparoscopic versus open distal gastrectomy for locally advanced gastric cancer: a prospective trial-based economic evaluation. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:7472-7485. [PMID: 37395806 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10147-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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IMPORTANCE It is largely unclear whether robotic distal gastrectomy (RDG) is cost-effective for locally advanced gastric cancer (LAGC). OBJECTIVE To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of RDG, laparoscopic distal gastrectomy (LDG), and open distal gastrectomy (ODG) for patients with LAGC. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS Inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) was used to balance baseline characteristics. A decision-analytic model was constructed to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of RDG, LDG, and ODG. EXPOSURES RDG, LDG, and ODG. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) and quality-adjusted life year (QALY). RESULTS This pooled analysis of two randomized controlled trials included 449 patients: 117, 254, and 78 patients in the RDG, LDG, and ODG groups, respectively. After IPTW, RDG demonstrated its priority in terms of less blood loss, postoperative length, and complication rate (all P < 0.05). RDG also showed higher QOL with more cost, representing an ICER of $85,739.73 per QALY and $42,189.53 per QALY compared to LDG and ODG, respectively. In probabilistic sensitivity analysis, RDG achieved the best cost-effectiveness for patients with LAGC only when the willingness-to-pay threshold was > $85,739.73 per QALY, which significantly exceeded 3 times Chinese per capita GDP. Furthermore, one of the most important factors was the indirect costs of robotic surgery in terms of the cost-effectiveness of RDG compared to that of LDG or ODG. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Although improved short-term outcomes and QOL were seen in patients underwent RDG, the economic burden should be considered in the clinical decision-making regarding robotic surgery use for patients with LAGC. Our findings may vary in different health care settings and affordability. Trial registration CLASS-01 trial (ClinicalTrials.gov, CT01609309) and FUGES-011 trial (ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03313700).
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- Jun Lu
- Department of Gastric Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China
- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China
- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China
- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China
- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China
- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China
- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China
- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China
- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China
- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China
- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China
- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China
- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China
- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China
- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China
- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China.
- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China.
- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
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Kurt G, Guvenc G, Dede M, Yenen MC, Akyuz A. Comparison of health-related quality of life of women undergoing robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery or laparotomy for gynecologic conditions: A cross-sectional study. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2022; 159:583-591. [PMID: 35396864 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.14217] [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: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess and compare the health-related quality of life of women undergoing robotic gynecologic surgery, laparoscopic gynecologic surgery or laparotomy for benign and cancerous conditions. METHODS Cross-sectional study design was used. The present study was carried out with 240 women, who underwent gynecologic surgery (robotic 48, laparoscopic 96, and laparotomy 96) in a tertiary care hospital. Instruments included a participant description questionnaire and Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36. The data were collected 4 weeks after surgery, at the first postoperative visit of women to the clinic. Pearson χ2 test, one-way analysis of variance, and regression analysis were used to assess the data. RESULTS Over half of the women in each group had surgery because of gynecologic cancer. All the subscale scores of Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36 were significantly higher in the robotic group than the other surgical groups (P < 0.05). Women in the robotic group had better quality of life in terms of both the physical component and the mental component after surgery. CONCLUSIONS Knowledge of health-related quality of life in the recovery period after surgery is important for healthcare providers to provide adequate preventive measures, information, and follow up.
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- Gonul Kurt
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, University of Health Sciences, Gulhane Faculty of Nursing, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, University of Health Sciences, Gulhane Faculty of Nursing, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Anatolia Health Center, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Kyrenia Hospital, Kyrenia, Cyprus
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Demiroglu Bilim University Florence Nightingale Hospital School of Nursing, Istanbul, Turkey
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Bartels HC, Rogers AC, Janda M, Obermair A, Brennan DJ. Quality of life following minimally invasive hysterectomy compared to abdominal hysterectomy: A metanalysis. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2020; 252:206-212. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2020.06.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2020] [Revised: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Martin FE, Kalsi T, Baker H, Bharathan R, Sbai M, Partridge JSL, Dhesi JK. Functional recovery in older women undergoing surgery for gynaecological malignancies: A systematic review and narrative synthesis. J Geriatr Oncol 2020; 11:1087-1095. [PMID: 32601003 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2020.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2020] [Revised: 04/24/2020] [Accepted: 06/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Older women are increasingly undergoing surgery for gynaecological malignancies. Although survival data is available other outcomes such as functional recovery are less well described. This systematic review and narrative synthesis describes functional recovery after gynaeoncology surgery with respect to baseline characteristics. MATERIALS AND METHODS Systematic search of MEDLINE and EMBASE databases and Cochrane Library between 1974 to 2018. Two reviewers independently reviewed abstracts/papers for inclusion against the following criteria: Results analysed and presented using narrative synthesis. RESULTS Fifteen studies identified (8 Endometrial, 2 Ovarian, 2 Vulval, 3 mixed cancer types). 1/15 used a standalone functional assessment tool, 14/15 used Health-Related Quality of Life tools (EORTC QLQ C30 (8), FACT-G (3), SF-36 (3)) comprising items describing function. More studies showed full recovery to baseline (n = 13) than incomplete recovery (n = 2). Four studies reported a negative association between older age and functional trajectory. Recovery was more likely and occurred faster in minimally-invasive surgery. Few studies reported baseline characteristics including cognition, frailty or comorbidities and none examined associations with functional recovery. CONCLUSION There is inadequate data on functional recovery of older women following gynaeoncology surgery. Future studies are needed to identify factors associated with poorer/better outcomes. This may enable identification of opportunities for risk reduction, improve equity of access and better shared-decision making.
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- Fionna E Martin
- Perioperative Medicine for Older People Undergoing Surgery (POPS), Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
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- Perioperative Medicine for Older People Undergoing Surgery (POPS), Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; Division of Primary Care and Population Health Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, London, UK
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- Perioperative Medicine for Older People Undergoing Surgery (POPS), Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Leicester University Hospitals NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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- Perioperative Medicine for Older People Undergoing Surgery (POPS), Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Perioperative Medicine for Older People Undergoing Surgery (POPS), Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; Division of Primary Care and Population Health Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, London, UK
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- Perioperative Medicine for Older People Undergoing Surgery (POPS), Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; Division of Primary Care and Population Health Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, London, UK
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KURT G, AKYÜZ A, SEVEN M, DEDE M, YENEN MC. Robotic Gynecologic Surgery: What it Means for Women. KONURALP TIP DERGISI 2020. [DOI: 10.18521/ktd.657902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Gressel GM, Dioun SM, Richley M, Lounsbury DW, Rapkin BD, Isani S, Nevadunsky NS, Kuo DYS, Novetsky AP. Utilizing the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS®) to increase referral to ancillary support services for severely symptomatic patients with gynecologic cancer. Gynecol Oncol 2019; 152:509-513. [PMID: 30876496 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2018.10.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2018] [Revised: 10/26/2018] [Accepted: 10/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS®) Network has developed a comprehensive repository of electronic patient reported outcomes measures (ePROs) of major symptom domains that have been validated in cancer patients. Their use for patients with gynecologic cancer has been understudied. Our objective was to establish feasibility and acceptability of PROMIS ePRO integration in a gynecologic oncology outpatient clinic and assess if it can help identify severely symptomatic patients and increase referral to supportive services. METHODS English-speaking patients with a confirmed history of gynecologic cancer completed PROMIS ePROs on iPads in the waiting area of an outpatient gynecologic oncology clinic. Symptom scores were calculated for each respondent and grouped using documented severity thresholds. Response data was compared with clinicopathologic characteristics across symptom domains. Severely symptomatic patients were offered referral to ancillary services and asked to complete post-exposure surveys assessing acceptability of the ePRO. RESULTS Of the 336 patients who completed ePROs, 35% had active disease and 19% had experienced at least one disease recurrence. Sixty-nine percent of the cohort demonstrated moderate to severe physical dysfunction (60%), pain (36%), fatigue (28%), anxiety (9%), depression (8%), and sexual dysfunction (32%). Thirty-nine (12%) severely symptomatic patients were referred to services such as psychiatry, palliative care, pain management, social work or integrative oncology care. Most survey respondents identified the ePROs as helpful (78%) and easy to complete (92%). CONCLUSIONS Outpatient PROMIS ePRO administration is feasible and acceptable to gynecologic oncology patients and can help identify severely symptomatic patients for referral to ancillary support services.
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- Gregory M Gressel
- Montefiore Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Bronx, NY, United States of America; Albert Einstein Cancer Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States of America.
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- Montefiore Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Bronx, NY, United States of America
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- Montefiore Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Bronx, NY, United States of America
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, Bronx, NY, United States of America
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- Albert Einstein Cancer Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States of America; Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, Bronx, NY, United States of America
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- Montefiore Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Bronx, NY, United States of America; Albert Einstein Cancer Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States of America
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- Montefiore Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Bronx, NY, United States of America; Albert Einstein Cancer Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States of America
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- Montefiore Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Bronx, NY, United States of America; Albert Einstein Cancer Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States of America
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- Montefiore Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Bronx, NY, United States of America; Albert Einstein Cancer Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States of America
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Prospective cohort study comparing quality of life and sexual health outcomes between women undergoing robotic, laparoscopic and open surgery for endometrial cancer. Gynecol Oncol 2018; 149:476-483. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2018.04.558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2018] [Revised: 04/12/2018] [Accepted: 04/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Ditto A, Bogani G, Martinelli F, Signorelli M, Chiappa V, Scaffa C, Indini A, Leone Roberti Maggiore U, Lorusso D, Raspagliesi F. Minimally Invasive Surgical Staging for Ovarian Carcinoma: A Propensity-Matched Comparison With Traditional Open Surgery. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2017; 24:98-102. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2016.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2016] [Revised: 09/24/2016] [Accepted: 09/26/2016] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Comparative health technology assessment of robotic-assisted, direct manual laparoscopic and open surgery: a prospective study. Surg Endosc 2016; 31:543-551. [PMID: 27317030 PMCID: PMC5266759 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-016-4991-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2015] [Accepted: 02/05/2016] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Background Despite many publications reporting on the increased hospital cost of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) compared to direct manual laparoscopic surgery (DMLS) and open surgery (OS), the reported health economic studies lack details on clinical outcome, precluding valid health technology assessment (HTA). Methods The present prospective study reports total cost analysis on 699 patients undergoing general surgical, gynecological and thoracic operations between 2011 and 2014 in the Italian Public Health Service, during which period eight major teaching hospitals treated the patients. The study compared total healthcare costs of RAS, DMLS and OS based on prospectively collected data on patient outcome in addition to healthcare costs incurred by the three approaches. Results The cost of RAS operations was significantly higher than that of OS and DMLS for both gynecological and thoracic operations (p < 0.001). The study showed no significant difference in total costs between OS and DMLS. Total costs of general surgery RAS were significantly higher than those of OS (p < 0.001), but not against DMLS general surgery. Indirect costs were significantly lower in RAS compared to both DMLS general surgery and OS gynecological surgery due to the shorter length of hospital stay of RAS approach (p < 0.001). Additionally, in all specialties compared to OS, patients treated by RAS experienced a quicker recovery and significantly less pain during the hospitalization and after discharge. Conclusions The present HTA while confirming higher total healthcare costs for RAS operations identified significant clinical benefits which may justify the increased expenditure incurred by this approach. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1007/s00464-016-4991-x) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Doll KM, Barber EL, Bensen JT, Snavely AC, Gehrig PA. The health-related quality of life journey of gynecologic oncology surgical patients: Implications for the incorporation of patient-reported outcomes into surgical quality metrics. Gynecol Oncol 2016; 141:329-335. [PMID: 26957479 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2016.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2016] [Revised: 02/29/2016] [Accepted: 03/02/2016] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To report the changes in patient-reported quality of life for women undergoing gynecologic oncology surgeries. METHODS In a prospective cohort study from 10/2013-10/2014, women were enrolled pre-operatively and completed comprehensive interviews at baseline, 1, 3, and 6months post-operatively. Measures included the disease-specific Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-GP), general Patient Reported Outcome Measure Information System (PROMIS) global health and validated measures of anxiety and depression. Bivariate statistics were used to analyze demographic groups and changes in mean scores over time. RESULTS Of 231 patients completing baseline interviews, 185 (80%) completed 1-month, 170 (74%) 3-month, and 174 (75%) 6-month interviews. Minimally invasive (n=115, 63%) and laparotomy (n=60, 32%) procedures were performed. Functional wellbeing (20 → 17.6, p<0.0001) decreased at 1-month, and recovered by 3 and 6months. Emotional wellbeing increased (16.3 → 20.1, p<0.0001) and anxiety decreased (54.2 → 49.0, p<0.0001) at 1-month, and were stable at 3 and 6months. Physical wellbeing scales were not sensitive to surgery. These patterns were consistent across procedure type, cancer diagnosis, and adjuvant therapy administration. In an exploratory analysis of the interaction of QOL and quality, patients with increased postoperative healthcare resource use were noted to have higher baseline levels of anxiety. CONCLUSIONS For women undergoing gynecologic oncology procedures, temporary declines in functional wellbeing are balanced by improvements in emotional wellbeing and decreased anxiety symptoms after surgery. Not all commonly used QOL surveys are sensitive to changes during the perioperative period and may not be suitable for use in surgical quality metrics.
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- Kemi M Doll
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, United States; Department of Health Policy and Management, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, United States; Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, United States.
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, United States; Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, United States; Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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Outcome of robotic surgery for endometrial cancer as a function of patient age. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2016; 25:637-44. [PMID: 25723778 DOI: 10.1097/igc.0000000000000411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate and compare robot-assisted surgical staging on clinical outcomes, including quality of life and survival, as a function of patient age. METHODS Evaluation and comparison of perioperative morbidity, survival, and postoperative quality of life after prospective accumulation of clinical information including outcome measures for patients with endometrial cancer during the first 5 years of a robotic program, based on the following 3 age categories: women older than 80 years, women between 70 and 80 years, and women younger than 70 years. RESULTS All consecutive patients with endometrial cancer undergoing robotic surgery (n = 303) were included, with 197 women younger than 70 years, 75 women between 70 and 80 years, and 31 women older than 80 years. There were significantly more patients with advanced stage (stage II to IV in 17%, 34%, and 35%, P = 0.02) and grade 3 disease (26%, 43%, and 58%, P = 0.002) with increasing age. The perioperative data showed similar grade I or II complications (Clavien-Dindo classification) between the groups, but significantly more grade III and IV complications for women older than 80 years compared with women 80 years or younger (10% vs 1%, P = 0.004). The time needed to resume chore activities was significantly shorter for patients 70 years or older than patients younger than 70 years [8.9 (8.7) vs 18.8 (25.5) days, P = 0.048]. Overall, all patients irrespective of age were highly satisfied with the procedure. There was no difference between young and elderly patients for disease-free survival (P = 0.99). CONCLUSIONS Patient's age did not influence minor postoperative morbidity or overall satisfaction after robotic assisted surgery for endometrial cancer. Elderly patients had more major postoperative morbidity but resumed activities quicker than younger patients.
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Arms RG, Sun CC, Burzawa JK, Fleming ND, Nick AM, Rallapalli V, Westin SN, Meyer LA, Ramirez PT, Soliman PT. Improvement in quality of life after robotic surgery results in patient satisfaction. Gynecol Oncol 2015. [PMID: 26197762 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2015.07.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND There are well-described benefits to minimally invasive surgery including decreased blood loss, shorter hospital-stay, and faster recovery. The role of robotic surgery in gynecologic oncology has become increasingly prominent; however limited data are available on quality of life (QOL) after robotic surgery. METHODS In this prospective, IRB-approved study, women scheduled for robotic surgery for a gynecologic indication between May 2008 and February 2012 completed validated QOL measures at baseline, 6 weeks (6wk), and 4 months postoperative (4mo). Functional status (SF-12), symptom severity and interference (MDASI), sexual function (FSFI), and satisfaction with decision (SWD) were assessed at relevant time points. Differences between groups were evaluated using the Mann-Whitney test. RESULTS Among 408 women who underwent robotic surgery 278 (68%) completed the QOL measures. Median age was 55.6 years (range 25.7-85.1). Median BMI was 31.3kg/m(2). The majority of patients were white (75%). The most common indication for surgery was endometrial cancer/hyperplasia (59.7%). While physical functioning declined from baseline to 6wk (51.4 to 41.6, p<0.001), it improved by 4mo (53.5). Mental functioning improved over time (baseline 48.6, 6wk 52.8, and 4mo 55.6, p<0.001). Symptom severity decreased over time (p<0.001) as did symptom interference (p<0.001). Sexual function improved significantly from baseline (8.6) to 4mo (20.2, p<0.001). Patients were satisfied with their decision making (SWD=30). CONCLUSION In this prospective study, general health, symptom burden and sexual function returned to or improved beyond baseline levels within 6 weeks of surgery. Overall, women were satisfied with their decision to undergo robotic surgery.
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Affiliation(s)
- Richard G Arms
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68131, United States
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, United States
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, United States
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, United States
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, United States
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, United States
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, United States
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, United States
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, United States
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, United States.
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The roles and limitations of robotic surgery for obese endometrial cancer patients: a common challenge in gynecologic oncology. J Robot Surg 2015; 9:109-16. [DOI: 10.1007/s11701-015-0509-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2014] [Accepted: 04/11/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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