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Sickinghe A, Nobbenhuis M, Nelissen E, Heath O, Ind T. Proficiency-based progression training in robot-assisted laparoscopy for endometrial cancer: peri-operative and survival outcomes from an observational cohort study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1370836. [PMID: 38903811 PMCID: PMC11188306 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1370836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
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Introduction Over the last decade there has been a transition from traditional laparoscopy to robotic surgery for the treatment of endometrial cancer. A number of gynecological oncology surgical fellowship programmes have adopted robot-assisted laparoscopy, but the effect of training on complications and survival has not been evaluated. Our aim was to assess the impact of a proficiency-based progression training curriculum in robot-assisted laparoscopy on peri-operative and survival outcomes for endometrial cancer. Methods This is an observational cohort study performed in a tertiary referral and subspecialty training center. Women with primary endometrial cancer treated with robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery between 2015 and 2022 were included. Surgery would normally include a hysterectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy with some form of pelvic lymph node dissection (sentinel lymph nodes or lymphadenectomy). Training was provided according to a training curriculum which involves step-wise progression of the trainee based on proficiency to perform a certain surgical technique. Training cases were identified pre-operatively by consultant surgeons based on clinical factors. Case complexity matched the experience of the trainee. Main outcome measures were intra- and post-operative complications, blood transfusions, readmissions < 30 days, return to theater rates and 5-year disease-free and disease-specific survival for training versus non-training cases. Mann-Witney U, Pearson's chi-squared, multivariable regression, Kaplan-Meier and Cox proportional hazard analyses were performed to assess the effect of proficiency-based progression training on peri-operative and survival outcomes. Results Training cases had a lower BMI than non-training cases (30 versus 32 kg/m2, p = 0.013), but were comparable in age, performance status and comorbidities. Training had no influence on intra- and post-operative complications, blood transfusions, readmissions < 30 days, return to theater rates and median 5-year disease-free and disease-specific survival. Operating time was longer in training cases (161 versus 137 min, p = < 0.001). The range of estimated blood loss was smaller in training cases. Conversion rates, critical care unit-admissions and lymphoedema rates were comparable. Discussion Proficiency-based progression training can be used safely to teach robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery for women with endometrial cancer. Prospective trails are needed to further investigate the influence of distinct parts of robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery performed by a trainee on endometrial cancer outcomes.
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- Ariane Sickinghe
- Department of Gynecological Oncology, Royal Marsden Hospital, London, United Kingdom
- Faculty of Medicine, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecological Oncology, Royal Marsden Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Gynecological Oncology, Royal United Hospitals, Bath, United Kingdom
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- Department of Gynecological Oncology, Royal Marsden Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Gynecological Oncology, Royal Marsden Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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Shvygin A, Manning-Geist BL, Sonoda Y. Fertility-sparing and minimally invasive surgery for early-stage cervical cancer. J Surg Oncol 2024; 129:112-116. [PMID: 38032090 DOI: 10.1002/jso.27540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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- Anna Shvygin
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA
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Ind T. Providing a standardised educational programme in robot-assisted gynaecological surgery. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2023; 91:102399. [PMID: 37651956 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2023.102399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Standardisation of an educational programme in robotic gynaecological surgery requires careful reflection to ensure that the correct surgeons are selected, that they are trained to the best of their ability, and that they have continued education into their careers. The generally agreed pathways included a proficiency-based progression model for procedures with validated assessment tools used for both formative and summative assessment. For new surgeons, a basic and advanced curriculum is required, involving tools on how to use the instruments as well as educational lectures and simulation. For advanced learning, there is a need for proctorship. To maintain their skills, a surgeon should demonstrate a reflective practice and continued good outcomes while adhering to a process of credentialing. Trainers should be validated on their ability to teach based on recognised training-the-trainers courses.
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- Thomas Ind
- Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Royal Marsden Hospital, London, SW3 6JA, UK.
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Baeten IGT, Hoogendam JP, Schreuder HWR, Jürgenliemk-Schulz IM, Gerestein CG, Zweemer RP. Introducing a novice surgeon to an experienced robotic gynaecological oncology team: An observational cohort study on the impact of a structured curriculum on outcomes of cervical cancer surgery. Gynecol Oncol 2023; 178:153-160. [PMID: 37865051 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2023.10.008] [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: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect on patient outcomes when introducing a novice robotic surgeon, trained in accordance with a structured learning curriculum, to an experienced robotic surgery team treating cervical cancer patients. METHODS Patients with early-stage cervical cancer who were treated with primary robot-assisted surgery between 2007 and 2019 were retrospectively included. In addition to the 165 patients included in a former analysis, we included a further 61 consecutively treated patients and divided all 226 patients over three groups: early learning phase of 61 procedures without structured training (group 1), experienced phase of 104 procedures (group 2), and the 61 procedures during introduction of a novice with structured training (group 3). Risk-adjusted cumulative sum (RA-CUSUM) analysis was performed to assess the learning curve effect. Patient outcomes between the groups were compared. RESULTS Based on RA-CUSUM analysis, no learning curve effect was observed for group 3. Regarding surgical outcomes, mean operation time in group 3 was significantly shorter than group 1 (p < 0.001) and similar to group 2 (p = 0.96). Proportions of intraoperative and postoperative adverse events in group 3 were not significantly different from the experienced group (group 2). Regarding oncological outcomes, the 5-year disease-free survival, disease-specific survival, and overall survival in group 3 were not significantly different from the experienced group. CONCLUSIONS Introducing a novice robotic surgeon, who was trained in accordance with a structured learning curriculum, resulted in similar patient outcomes as by experienced surgeons suggesting novices can progress through a learning phase without compromising outcomes of cervical cancer patients.
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- Ilse G T Baeten
- Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Division of Imaging and Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Division of Imaging and Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Division of Imaging and Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Division of Imaging and Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Division of Imaging and Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Division of Imaging and Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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Seon KE, Lee YJ, Lee JY, Nam EJ, Kim S, Kim YT, Kim SW. Comparing surgical outcomes of da Vinci SP and da Vinci Xi for endometrial cancer surgical staging in a propensity score-matched study. Sci Rep 2023; 13:11752. [PMID: 37474581 PMCID: PMC10359395 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-37659-z] [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: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
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The number of studies comparing robotic systems in endometrial cancer staging is limited. This retrospective study analyzed the medical records of 42 consecutive endometrial cancer patients, who underwent robotic staging using the da Vinci SP (SP) system, and 126 propensity score-matched patients who underwent staging using the da Vinci Xi (Xi) system. Median console and total operation times were longer in the SP group than those in the Xi group (125 vs. 77 min, p < 0.001; 225 vs. 154.5 min, p < 0.001, respectively). Notably, the median console time of the first 10 cases using SP was 184 min; it subsequently decreased to 99.5 min in the fourth 10 cases. SP had lesser postoperative hemoglobin (Hb) change (0.6 ± 0.7 g/dL vs. 1.8 ± 0.9 g/dL in Xi, p < 0.001) and lower median pain score at 6 h after surgery (2 vs. 3 in Xi, p = 0.046). Moreover, median postoperative hospital stay was shorter in the SP group (2 days) than that in the Xi group (6 days) (p < 0.001). Although SP was correlated with lower postoperative Hb change, shorter postoperative hospital stay, and lower pain score than those in Xi, it required longer operation times. Further prospective randomized studies are needed to validate the benefits of SP compared to other robotic platforms.
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- Ki Eun Seon
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Women's Life Medical Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Women's Life Medical Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Women's Life Medical Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Women's Life Medical Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Women's Life Medical Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Women's Life Medical Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Women's Life Medical Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea.
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Liang M, Wu P, Xu C, Zheng B, Chen C. Junior surgeons are quicker to master the single-port thoracoscopic lobectomy: comprehensive analysis of the learning curve and oncological outcomes. World J Surg Oncol 2023; 21:134. [PMID: 37085810 PMCID: PMC10122349 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-023-03017-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The learning curve of single-port thoracoscopic lobectomy (SPTL) in lung cancer has been widely studied. However, the efficiency of different experience levels of thoracic surgeons in mastering the learning curve is unknown. Hence, we discuss this issue in depth by using several perioperative parameters and oncological outcomes. METHODS A total of 120 consecutive cases of SPTL performed by a senior (STS group) and junior (JTS group) thoracic surgeons were retrospectively analyzed. Operation time, estimated blood loss, and duration of postoperative hospital stay were recorded for cumulative summation (CUSUM) learning curve analysis, while the 5-year survival rate was used for oncological evaluation. RESULTS The CUSUM learning curve of the STS group was y = 0.000106x3 - 0.019x2 + 0.852x - 0.036, with a high R-value of 0.9517. When the number of cases exceeded 33, the slope changed from positive to negative. The CUSUM learning curve of the JTS group was y = 0.000266x3 - 0.04x2 + 1.429 × -0.335, with a high R-value of 0.9644. When the number of cases exceeded 25, the slope changed from positive to negative. The learning curve was divided into two phases (phases 1 and 2). The slope of the JTS group in phase 1 was greater than that of the STS group in phase 1 (p < 0.001). Meanwhile, comparisons of various parameters between both groups in phase 2 showed no statistically significant difference (p > 0.05). In addition, the 5-year survival rate was not significantly different between the two groups (p = 0.72). CONCLUSION This is the first study to analyze the learning curve of thoracic surgeons with different experience levels in mastering SPTL. Moreover, it is also the first study to include multiple perioperative parameters and overall survival to study how quickly surgeons master the SPTL technique. The junior thoracic surgeon was found to have a shorter learning curve for SPTL.
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- Mingqiang Liang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, #29 Xinquan Road, Fujian, 350001, Fuzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (Fujian Medical University), Fujian Province University, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, #29 Xinquan Road, Fujian, 350001, Fuzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (Fujian Medical University), Fujian Province University, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, #29 Xinquan Road, Fujian, 350001, Fuzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (Fujian Medical University), Fujian Province University, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, #29 Xinquan Road, Fujian, 350001, Fuzhou, China.
- Key Laboratory of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (Fujian Medical University), Fujian Province University, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, China.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, #29 Xinquan Road, Fujian, 350001, Fuzhou, China.
- Key Laboratory of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (Fujian Medical University), Fujian Province University, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, China.
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Zhang F, Song X. Laparoscopic Versus Abdominal Radical Hysterectomy for Cervical Cancer: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Am J Clin Oncol 2022; 45:465-474. [PMID: 36256872 PMCID: PMC9624383 DOI: 10.1097/coc.0000000000000939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic radical hysterectomy (LRH) and open abdominal radical hysterectomy (ARH) have been used for cervical cancer treatment. We aimed to perform a meta-analysis to compare the efficacy and safety of LRH and ARH in the treatment of cervical cancer to provide reliable evidence to the clinical cervical cancer treatment. METHODS Two investigators independently searched PubMed and other databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing LRH and ARH for cervical cancer treatment up to May 31, 2022. The risk of bias assessment tool recommended by Cochrane library was used for quality assessment. RevMan 5.3 software was used for meta-analysis. RESULTS Fourteen RCTs with a total of 1700 patients with cervical cancer were finally included. Meta-analyses indicated that compared with ARH, LRH reduced the intraoperative blood loss (mean difference [MD]=-58.08; 95% CI, -70.91, -45.24), the time to first passage of flatus (MD=-14.50; 95% CI, -16.55, -12.44) (all P <0.05), and increase the number of lymph nodes removed (MD=3.47; 95% CI, 0.51, 6.43; P =0.02). There were no significant differences in the duration of surgery (MD=27.62; 95% CI, -6.26, 61.49), intraoperative complications (odd ratio [OR]=1.10; 95% CI, 0.17, 7.32), postoperative complications (OR=0.78; 95% CI, 0.33, 1.86), relapse rate (OR=1.45; 95% CI, 0.56, 3.74), and survival rate (OR=0.75; 95% CI, 0.52, 1.08) between LRH group and ARH group (all P >0.05). CONCLUSIONS LRH has more advantages over ARH in the treatment of cervical cancer. Still, the long-term effects and safety of LRH and ARH need more high-quality, large-sample RCTs to be further verified.
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Baeten IGT, Hoogendam JP, Braat AJAT, Zweemer RP, Gerestein CG. Feasibility of a drop-in γ-probe for radioguided sentinel lymph detection in early-stage cervical cancer. EJNMMI Res 2022; 12:36. [PMID: 35723832 PMCID: PMC9209631 DOI: 10.1186/s13550-022-00907-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Background Minimally invasive radioguided sentinel lymph node (SLN) procedures, increasingly performed with robot-assisted laparoscopy, can benefit from using a drop-in γ-probe instead of the conventional rigid laparoscopic γ-probe. We evaluated the safety and feasibility of a tethered drop-in γ-probe system for SLN detection in patients with early-stage cervical cancer. Methods Ten patients with FIGO stage IA – IB2 or IIA1 cervical cancer scheduled for robot-assisted laparoscopic SLN procedure were included. All patients underwent preoperative 240 MBq technetium-99m nanocolloid (99mTc) injection and SPECT/CT imaging. Intraoperatively the tethered drop-in γ-probe SENSEI® (Lightpoint Medical Ltd, Chesham, UK) was used for probe guided SLN detection, subsequently confirmed by the standard rigid laparoscopic γ-probe. Sentinel lymph node detection rates and anatomical SLN location were assessed. Surgeon questionnaires were used to assess usability. Results In all patients at least one SLN was successfully resected under guidance of the drop-in γ-probe (overall detection rate: 100%). Bilateral SLN detection rate with the drop-in γ-probe was 80%. Of the two patients with unilateral SLN detection only, one presented with an atypical SLN location at the aortic bifurcation that was detected only on SPECT/CT. The other patient had failed unilateral 99mTc uptake. Combined use of preoperative SPECT/CT and drop-in γ-probe resulted in a bilateral detection rate of 90%. Similar to the drop-in γ-probe, overall and bilateral SLN detection rate of the rigid γ-probe was 100% and 80%, respectively. No significant discrepancy existed between the count rate of the drop-in and rigid laparoscopic γ-probe (p = 0.69). In total 21 SLN’s were detected with the drop-in γ-probes including all three tumor positive nodes. Because of wristed articulation of the robotic tissue grasper and possibility of autonomous probe control by the surgeon, maneuverability and control with the drop-in γ-probe were highly rated in surgeon questionnaires. No adverse events related to the intervention occurred. Conclusions Sentinel lymph node detection with a drop-in γ-probe is safe and feasible in patients with early-stage cervical cancer. Use of the drop-in γ-probe enhances maneuverability and surgical autonomy during robot-assisted SLN detection. Trial registration Netherlands Trial Registry, NL9358. Registered 23 March 2021, https://www.trialregister.nl/trial/9358. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13550-022-00907-w.
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- Ilse G T Baeten
- Division of Imaging and Oncology, Department of Gynecologic Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- Division of Imaging and Oncology, Department of Gynecologic Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Imaging and Oncology, Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Imaging and Oncology, Department of Gynecologic Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Imaging and Oncology, Department of Gynecologic Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Bao T, Li KK, Liu B, Zhao XL, Wang YJ, Guo W. Learning Curve and Associated Prognosis of Minimally Invasive McKeown Esophagectomy. Ann Thorac Surg 2022; 114:933-939. [PMID: 35202595 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2022.01.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2021] [Revised: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND The implementation of McKeown minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) is associated with a steep learning curves. However, there is no consensus on the number of cases required before effective and safe McKeown MIE can be achieved. METHODS Data of consecutive patients with esophageal carcinoma undergoing esophagectomy by a single surgeon in the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Daping Hospital from September 2009 to June 2019 were collected. Cumulative sum learning curve was plotted based on the learning associated parameters. Propensity score matching (PSM) was used to reduce selection bias from confounding factors. Kaplan-Meier was used to assess the survival differences. RESULTS The learning curve was divided into the ascending period (case 1-197), the plateau period (198-314), and the descending period (315-onward). After 197 cases, significant improvements in operative time (300 vs. 210minutes; P<.001), retrieved lymph nodes (17 vs. 20; P=.004), length of stay (18 vs. 13; P=.001), major postoperative complications (38.6 vs. 32.5%; P<.001), vocal cord palsy (6.1 vs. 0.9%; P=.04), and pulmonary complications (31.5 vs. 17.1%; P=.005) were observed. In addition, after 314 cases, a significant decrease in blood loss (200 vs. 100milliliters; P<.001), anastomotic leak (24.8 vs. 14.8%; P=.02), and chylothorax (4.3 vs. 0%; P=.001) was observed.After PSM, the overall and disease-free survival rates were significantly improved during the experienced period (P=.02 and .03, respectively). CONCLUSIONS The initial learning phase of McKeown MIE consisted of 197 procedures in 51 months. Moreover, the surgeon's experience did have a direct impact on the long-term outcomes for patients with esophageal carcinoma. (250).
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- Tao Bao
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China.
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Minimally Invasive Surgery for Cervical Cancer in Light of the LACC Trial: What Have We Learned? Curr Oncol 2022; 29:1093-1106. [PMID: 35200592 PMCID: PMC8871281 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol29020093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Cervical cancer is the most common gynecologic malignancy and the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide. Over the last two decades, minimally invasive surgery (MIS) emerged as the mainstay in the surgical management of cervical cancer, bringing advantages such as lower operative morbidity and shorter hospital stay compared to open surgery while maintaining comparable oncologic outcomes in numerous retrospective studies. However, in 2018, a prospective phase III randomized controlled trial, “Laparoscopic Approach to Carcinoma of the Cervix (LACC)”, unexpectedly reported that MIS was associated with a statistically significant poorer overall survival and disease-free survival compared to open surgery in patients with early-stage cervical cancer. Various hypotheses have been raised by the authors to try to explain these results, but the LACC trial was not powered to answer those questions. In this study, through an exhaustive literature review, we wish to explore some of the potential causes that may explain the poorer oncologic outcomes associated with MIS, including the type of MIS surgery, the size of the lesion, the impact of CO2 pneumoperitoneum, prior conization, the use of uterine manipulator, the use of protective measures, and the effect of surgical expertise/learning curve.
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Value of routine cytokeratin immunohistochemistry in detecting low volume disease in cervical cancer. Gynecol Oncol 2022; 165:257-263. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2022.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Revised: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Falconer H. Evaluating robotic surgical courses: structured training matters. J Gynecol Oncol 2021; 32:e39. [PMID: 33650340 PMCID: PMC7930443 DOI: 10.3802/jgo.2021.32.e39] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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- Henrik Falconer
- Department of Pelvic Cancer, Unit of Gynecologic Oncology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Lee YY, Choi MC, Park JY, Suh DH, Kim JW. Major clinical research advances in gynecologic cancer in 2020. J Gynecol Oncol 2021; 32:e53. [PMID: 34085794 PMCID: PMC8192228 DOI: 10.3802/jgo.2021.32.e53] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Revised: 05/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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In 2020 series, we summarized the major clinical research advances in gynecologic oncology with providing representative figures of the most influential study for 1 of each 3 gynecologic cancers: cervix, ovary, and uterine corpus. Review for cervical cancer covered targeted agents and immune checkpoint inhibitors, adjuvant radiation therapy or concurrent/sequential chemoradiation therapy after radical hysterectomy in early cervical cancer, radical surgery in early cervical cancer; and prevention and screening. Ovarian cancer research included studies of various combinations of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitors with chemotherapy, immune checkpoint inhibitors, and/or vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors according to the clinical setting. For uterine corpus cancer, molecular classification upon which the decision of adjuvant treatments might be based, World Health Organization recommendation of 2-tier grading system (low grade vs. high grade), sentinel lymph node assessment and ovarian preservation in clinically early-stage endometrial cancer were reviewed. Molecular targeted agents including immune checkpoint inhibitors which showed promising anti-tumor activities in advanced/recurrent endometrial cancer were also included in this review.
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- Yoo Young Lee
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Comprehensive Gynecologic Cancer Center, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Paek J, Lim PC. The early surgical period in robotic radical hysterectomy is related to the recurrence after surgery in stage IB cervical cancer. Int J Med Sci 2021; 18:2697-2704. [PMID: 34104102 PMCID: PMC8176165 DOI: 10.7150/ijms.59267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
Abstract
Objective: To identify the pattern of recurrence and assess the clinicopathologic prognostic factors for survival after robotic radical hysterectomy (RRH) in the treatment of stage IB cervical cancer. Methods: From December 2008 to March 2018, 64 cervical cancer patients who underwent RRH with pelvic lymph node dissection by a single surgeon were enrolled in this retrospective historical cohort timeline study. The patient's status was estimated in terms of operative outcomes, pathologic results, and survival outcomes. Results: The median follow-up was 63 months. The recurrence rate was 9.4% (6/64). There were two recurrences at the vaginal vault, two in the pelvic cavity, and two at the peritoneum in the intraabdominal cavity. The overall survival rate was 95.3% (61/64). When patients were divided into three groups in order based on surgery date, the first surgical period showed significantly higher recurrence rate (21%) compared to both the second (10%) and the third period (0%) (p=0.037). Multivariate analysis showed that the early period of RRH (p=0.025) and clinical tumor size more than 3 cm (p=0.003) were prognostic factors related to the recurrence. Although there was no statistical significance, there has been no recurrence since a uterine manipulator was not used. Conclusion: The early surgical period and large tumor were related to the disease recurrence after RRH. We suggest that the achievement of proficiency and appropriate patient selection are critical for prognosis after RRH in stage IB cervical cancer.
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- Jiheum Paek
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Gynecology Oncology and Robotic Surgery, Center of Hope, University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, Reno, NV, USA
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Groeneweg JW, Roze JF, Veldhuis WB, Ruurda JP, Gerestein CG, Zweemer RP. Robot-assisted laparoscopic debulking surgery for recurrent adult granulosa cell tumors. Gynecol Oncol Rep 2021; 37:100783. [PMID: 34041344 PMCID: PMC8141516 DOI: 10.1016/j.gore.2021.100783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Revised: 04/25/2021] [Accepted: 04/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Despite an often early diagnosis and effective initial surgical management, one third of adult granulosa cell tumors (aGCTs) eventually, and often repeatedly, recurs. Debulking surgery remains the preferred treatment modality for recurrent aGCT, although the risk of intraoperative complications increases with repeated laparotomy. Minimally invasive surgery may limit the risk of complications. We aim to share our initial experience with robotic debulking surgery for recurrent aGCT. Clinical and surgical data of patients with recurrent aGCT who underwent robotic cytoreductive surgery over a three-year period at a tertiary referral center were retrospectively collected and analyzed. Between 2017 and 2020, three patients underwent robotic debulking surgery for recurrent aGCT at our institution. Complete cytoreduction was achieved in all patients. No intraoperative or postoperative complications were reported. This small pilot series at a single academic institution suggests that robot-assisted laparoscopy may be feasible and safe in selected patients with recurrent aGCT. A minimally invasive approach could reduce the complexity of successive surgeries for aGCT relapse.
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- Jolijn W Groeneweg
- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Baeten IGT, Hoogendam JP, Schreuder HWR, Jürgenliemk‐Schulz IM, Verheijen RHM, Zweemer RP, Gerestein CG. The influence of learning curve of robot-assisted laparoscopy on oncological outcomes in early-stage cervical cancer: an observational cohort study. BJOG 2021; 128:563-571. [PMID: 32627934 PMCID: PMC7818258 DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.16399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the learning curve of robot-assisted laparoscopy in early-stage cervical cancer and quantify impact on oncological outcomes. DESIGN Observational cohort study. SETTING Tertiary referral centre with one surgical team. POPULATION All women with early-stage cervical cancer treated consecutively with robot-assisted laparoscopy between 2007 and 2017. METHODS With multivariate risk-adjusted cumulative sum analysis (RA-CUSUM), we assessed the learning curve of robot-assisted laparoscopy of a single surgical team based on cervical cancer recurrence. Subsequently, a survival analysis was conducted comparing oncological outcomes of women treated during different phases of the learning curve. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Surgical proficiency based on recurrence, survival rates in the different learning phases. RESULTS One hundred and sixty-five women with cervical cancer underwent robot-assisted laparoscopy, with a median follow up of 57 months (range 3-132 months). The RA-CUSUM analysis demonstrated two phases of the learning curve: a learning phase of 61 procedures (group 1) and an experienced phase representing the 104 procedures thereafter (group 2). The 5-year disease-free survival was 80.2% in group 1 and 91.1% in group 2 (P = 0.040). Both the 5-year disease-specific survival and overall survival significantly increased after the learning phase. CONCLUSION The learning phase of robot-assisted laparoscopy in early-stage cervical cancer in this institutional cohort is at least 61 procedures, with higher survival rates in the women treated thereafter. The learning curve of robot-assisted laparoscopy affects oncological outcomes and warrants more attention in the design of future studies. TWEETABLE ABSTRACT The learning curve of robot-assisted laparoscopy in early-stage cervical cancer affects oncological outcomes and warrants more attention.
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- IGT Baeten
- Division of Imaging and OncologyDepartment of Gynaecological OncologyUniversity Medical Centre UtrechtUtrechtThe Netherlands
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- Division of Imaging and OncologyDepartment of Gynaecological OncologyUniversity Medical Centre UtrechtUtrechtThe Netherlands
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- Division of Imaging and OncologyDepartment of Gynaecological OncologyUniversity Medical Centre UtrechtUtrechtThe Netherlands
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- Division of Imaging and OncologyDepartment of RadiotherapyUniversity Medical Centre UtrechtUtrechtThe Netherlands
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- Division of Imaging and OncologyDepartment of Gynaecological OncologyUniversity Medical Centre UtrechtUtrechtThe Netherlands
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- Division of Imaging and OncologyDepartment of Gynaecological OncologyUniversity Medical Centre UtrechtUtrechtThe Netherlands
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- Division of Imaging and OncologyDepartment of Gynaecological OncologyUniversity Medical Centre UtrechtUtrechtThe Netherlands
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Ekdahl L, Wallin E, Alfonzo E, Reynisson P, Lönnerfors C, Dahm-Kähler P, Falconer H, Persson J. Increased Institutional Surgical Experience in Robot-Assisted Radical Hysterectomy for Early Stage Cervical Cancer Reduces Recurrence Rate: Results from a Nationwide Study. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9113715. [PMID: 33228139 PMCID: PMC7699339 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9113715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Revised: 11/08/2020] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of institutional surgical experience on recurrence following robotic radical hysterectomy (RRH) for early stage cervical cancer. All women in Sweden who underwent an RRH for stage IA2-IB1 cervical cancer at tertiary referral centers from its implementation in December 2005 until June 2017 were identified using a Swedish nationwide register and local hospital registers. Registry data were controlled by a chart review of all women. Recurrence rates and patterns of recurrence were compared between early and late (≤50 vs. >50 procedures) institutional series. Six hundred and thirty-five women were included. Regression analysis identified a lower risk of recurrence with increased experience but without a clear cut off level. Among the 489 women who did not receive adjuvant radio chemotherapy (RC-T), the rate of recurrence was 3.6% in the experienced cohort (>50 procedures) compared to 9.3% in the introductory cohort (p < 0.05). This was also seen in tumors < 2 cm regardless of RC-T (p < 0.05), whereas no difference in recurrence was seen when analyzing all women receiving RC-T. In conclusion, the rate of recurrence following RRH for early stage cervical cancer decreased with increased institutional surgical experience, in tumors < 2 cm and in women who did not receive adjuvant RC-T.
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- Linnea Ekdahl
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Division of Gynaecologic Oncology, Skåne University Hospital, 22185 Lund, Sweden; (L.E.); (P.R.); (C.L.)
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, 22185 Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Division of Neonatology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Karolinska Institutet, 14186 Stockholm, Sweden; (E.W.); (H.F.)
- Department of Pelvic Cancer, Karolinska University Hospital, 14186 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, 41345 Gothenburg, Sweden; (E.A.); (P.D.-K.)
- Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, 41345 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Division of Gynaecologic Oncology, Skåne University Hospital, 22185 Lund, Sweden; (L.E.); (P.R.); (C.L.)
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, 22185 Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Division of Gynaecologic Oncology, Skåne University Hospital, 22185 Lund, Sweden; (L.E.); (P.R.); (C.L.)
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, 22185 Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, 41345 Gothenburg, Sweden; (E.A.); (P.D.-K.)
- Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, 41345 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Division of Neonatology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Karolinska Institutet, 14186 Stockholm, Sweden; (E.W.); (H.F.)
- Department of Pelvic Cancer, Karolinska University Hospital, 14186 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Division of Gynaecologic Oncology, Skåne University Hospital, 22185 Lund, Sweden; (L.E.); (P.R.); (C.L.)
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, 22185 Lund, Sweden
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +46-733522080; Fax: +46-46157868
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