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Coronado PJ, Gracia M. Robotic radical hysterectomy after conization for patients with small volume early-stage cervical cancer. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2024; 92:102434. [PMID: 38134716 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2023.102434] [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: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Laparoscopy and robotics are recommended for managing gynecological cancer, as they are associated with lower morbidity and comparable outcomes to open surgery. However, in the case of early cervical cancer, new evidence suggests worse oncological outcomes with these approaches compared to open surgery, though the limited number of robotic cases makes it challenging to draw definitive conclusions for this particular approach. The prior conization has been proposed as a strategy to reduce the risk of tumor spillage and contamination during minimally invasive (MIS) radical hysterectomy (RH). Retrospective studies have indicated that undergoing conization before RH is linked to a reduced risk of recurrences, especially in cervical tumors measuring less than 2 cm. Nevertheless, these studies lack the statistical power needed to definitively establish conization as a recommended step before RH. Furthermore, these studies do not have enough cases utilizing the robotic approach and specific conclusions cannot be drawn from this technique. The question of whether a subset of cases would benefit from preoperative conization and whether conization should be performed to recommend MIS over open surgery remains unanswered. Prospective clinical trials involving women diagnosed with early-stage cervical cancer <2 cm, randomized between undergoing conization before robotic RH or without prior conization are mandatory to assess the role of conization before robotic RH in cervical cancer.
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- Pluvio J Coronado
- Women's Health Institute, San Carlos Clinic Hospital, IdISSC, School of Medicine, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain.
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- Gynecology Oncology Unit, University Hospital La Paz, Madrid, Spain.
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Hwang JH, Kim B. Comparison of survival outcomes between robotic and laparoscopic radical hysterectomies for early-stage cervical cancer: a systemic review and meta-analysis. J Gynecol Oncol 2024; 35:e9. [PMID: 37857564 PMCID: PMC10792214 DOI: 10.3802/jgo.2024.35.e9] [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: 05/21/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Survival outcomes of robotic radical hysterectomy (RRH) remain controversial. Therefore, we performed a meta-analysis to evaluate survival outcomes between RRH) and laparoscopic radical hysterectomy (LRH) in patients with early-stage cervical cancer. METHODS Studies comparing between RRH and LRH published up to November 2022 were systemically searched in the PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar databases. Manual searches of related articles and relevant bibliographies of the published studies were also performed. Two researchers independently extracted data. Studies with information on recurrence and death after minimally invasive radical hysterectomy were also included. The extracted data were analyzed using the Stata MP software package version 17.0. RESULTS Twenty eligible clinical trials were included in the meta-analysis. When all studies were pooled, the odds ratios of RRH for recurrence and death were 1.19 (95% confidence interval [CI]=0.91-1.55; p=0.613; I²=0.0%) and 0.96 (95% CI=0.65-1.42; p=0.558; I²=0.0%), respectively. In a subgroup analysis, the quality of study methodology, study size, country where the study was conducted, and publication year were not associated with survival outcomes between RRH and LRH. CONCLUSION This meta-analysis demonstrates that the survival outcomes are comparable between RRH and LRH. TRIAL REGISTRATION International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews Identifier: CRD42023387916.
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- Jong Ha Hwang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dongwon Cancer Specialized Care Hospital, Goyang, Korea
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Palumbo M, Della Corte L, Ronsini C, Guerra S, Giampaolino P, Bifulco G. Surgical Treatment for Early Cervical Cancer in the HPV Era: State of the Art. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2942. [PMID: 37998434 PMCID: PMC10671714 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11222942] [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: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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Cervical cancer (CC) is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide. The aim of this study is to focus on the state of the art of CC prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment and, within the latter, the role of surgery in the various stages of the disease with a focus on the impact of the LACC study (Laparoscopic Approach to Cervical Cancer trial) on the scientific debate and clinical practice. We have discussed the controversial application of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for tumors < 2 cm and the possibility of fertility-sparing surgery on young women desirous of pregnancy. This analysis provides support for surgeons in the choice of better management, including patients with a desire for offspring and the need for sentinel node biopsy (SNB) rather than pelvic lymphadenectomy for tumors < 4 cm, and without suspicious lymph nodes' involvement on imaging. Vaccines and early diagnosis of pre-cancerous lesions are the most effective public health tool to tackle cervical cancer worldwide.
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- Mario Palumbo
- Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (M.P.); (S.G.); (P.G.); (G.B.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (M.P.); (S.G.); (P.G.); (G.B.)
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- Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (M.P.); (S.G.); (P.G.); (G.B.)
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- Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (M.P.); (S.G.); (P.G.); (G.B.)
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Huang J, Tan Z, Wu W, Wu X, Liu L, Li C. Effect of robotic versus laparoscopic surgery on postoperative wound infection in patients with cervical cancer: A meta-analysis. Int Wound J 2023; 21:e14437. [PMID: 37852784 PMCID: PMC10828729 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14437] [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: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
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The objective of this research is to evaluate the risk of postoperative infection and other risks associated with robotic radical hysterectomy (RRH) compared with laparoscopic radical hysterectomy (LRH). Recent studies on RRH versus LRH have not been conclusive for cervical carcinoma. Our group attempted to use meta-analyses to evaluate the effects of both RRH and LRH on postoperative outcomes in order to make sure that the best operative method was used to prevent wound infections. We looked up Cochrane Library and published databases for this research and found 594 findings. Articles were screened by title and abstract and then carefully examined for inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data extraction was performed independently by two researchers. Comparison studies were used to describe the incidence of wound complications after surgery. The publication bias was assessed using Egger regression correlation analysis. There were six trials eligible for inclusion, of which 491 RRH and 807 LRH. Depending on surgery for cervical carcinoma, it is true that there is a difference in the way that surgery affects the postoperative complications. Our analysis demonstrated that the use of robotic operation can decrease the amount of blood loss during operation as compared with routine laparoscopy (MD, -77.69; 95% CI, -132.08, -23.30; p = 0.005). However, there were no statistical differences in the incidence of postoperative wound infections (OR, 0.54; 95% CI, 0.25, 1.19; p = 0.13) and intraoperative operative time (MD, 13.01; 95% CI, -41.38, 67.41; p = 0.64) among the two procedures. There was no statistically significant difference between these two groups of patients with severe postoperative complications. Unlike other research, the findings of this meta-analysis are not consistent with the findings of the present study, which suggest that robotic operations cannot lower the rate of postoperative wound infections. However, because of the limitations and the retrospective character of the trials covered, these findings should be interpreted with care and more extensive research is required.
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- Jin Huang
- Medical School of Yangtze UniversityJingzhouChina
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynaecologyThe National Hospital of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous PrefectureEnshiChina
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- Intervention Therapy DepartmentCancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical CollegeShantouChina
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- Intervention Therapy DepartmentCancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical CollegeShantouChina
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- Medical School of Yangtze UniversityJingzhouChina
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- Intervention Therapy DepartmentCancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical CollegeShantouChina
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Okumura A, Kondo E, Nii M, Kubo-Kaneda M, Yoshida K, Ikeda T. Comparison of surgical outcomes between robot-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy and conventional total laparoscopic hysterectomy in gynecologic benign disease: a single-center cohort study. J Robot Surg 2023; 17:2221-2228. [PMID: 37278809 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-023-01638-3] [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: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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We compared the surgical outcomes of robot-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy (RAH) and total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH). This single-center cohort study compared 139 RAH cases from January, 2017 to September, 2021 and 291 TLH cases between January, 2015 and December, 2020. We retrospectively evaluated surgical outcomes, including total operative time (defined as the time from port wound incision to port wound closure), net operative time (defined as the time from the start of pneumoperitoneum to the end of pneumoperitoneum), estimated blood loss, weight of excised uterus (±adnexa), and overall complications, and the relationship between surgeon experience and operative time, net operative time, and blood loss in RAH and TLH. There was no significant difference in the total operative time between the two groups. Regardless of surgeon experience, the net operative time was significantly shorter in the RAH group than in the TLH group (p <0.001) and the estimated blood loss was significantly lower in RAH cases than in TLH cases (p = 0.01). The net operative time per uterine weight was shorter in the TLH group than that in the RAH group; however, there was no significant difference. RAH resulted in statistically better surgical outcomes in terms of net operative time and blood loss, regardless of surgeon experience. However, net operative time and blood loss also seem to be significantly affected by uterus weight. Large trials are imperative to determine the more effective surgical approach between RAH and TLH for different patient subsets.
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- Asumi Okumura
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mie University School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mie University School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, Japan.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mie University School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mie University School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mie University School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mie University School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, Japan
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Baracy MG, Kerl A, Hagglund K, Fennell B, Corey L, Aslam MF. Trends in surgical approach to hysterectomy and perioperative outcomes in Michigan hospitals from 2010 through 2020. J Robot Surg 2023; 17:2211-2220. [PMID: 37280406 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-023-01631-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The objective of this study was to determine the trends in surgical approach to hysterectomy over the last decade and compare perioperative outcomes and complications. This retrospective cohort study used clinical registry data from the Michigan Hospitals that participated in Michigan Surgical Quality Collaborative (MSQC) from January 1st, 2010 through December 30th, 2020. A multigroup time series analysis was performed to determine how surgical approach to hysterectomy [open/TAH, laparoscopic (TLH/LAVH), and robotic-assisted (RA)] has changed over the last decade. Abnormal uterine bleeding, uterine fibroids, chronic pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, endometriosis, pelvic mass, and endometrial cancer were the most common indications for hysterectomy. The open approach to hysterectomy declined from 32.6 to 16.9%, a 1.9-fold decrease, with an average decline of 1.6% per year (95% CI - 2.3 to - 0.9%). Laparoscopic-assisted hysterectomies decreased from 27.2 to 23.8%, a 1.5-fold decrease, with an average decrease of 0.1% per year (95% CI - 0.7 to 0.6%). Finally, the robotic-assisted approach increased from 38.3 to 49.3%, a 1.25-fold increase, with an average of 1.1% per year (95% CI 0.5 to 1.7%). For malignant cases, open procedures decreased from 71.4 to 26.6%, a 2.7-fold decrease, while RA-hysterectomy increased from 19.0 to 58.7%, a 3.1-fold increase. After controlling for the confounding variables age, race, and gynecologic malignancy, RA hysterectomy was found to have the lowest rate of complications when compared to the vaginal, laparoscopic and open approaches. Finally, after controlling for uterine weight, black patients were twice as likely to undergo an open hysterectomy compared to white patients.
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- Michael G Baracy
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ascension St. John Hospital, 22101 Moross Rd, Detroit, MI, 48236, USA.
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- Department of Family Medicine, Ascension St. John Hospital, Detroit, MI, 48236, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Investigations and Research, Ascension St. John Hospital, Detroit, MI, 48236, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA
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- Department of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Ascension St. John Hospital, Detroit, MI, 48236, USA
- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA
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Ryan OK, Doogan KL, Ryan ÉJ, Donnelly M, Reynolds IS, Creavin B, Davey MG, Kelly ME, Kennelly R, Hanly A, Martin ST, Winter DC. Comparing minimally invasive surgical and open approaches to pelvic exenteration for locally advanced or recurrent pelvic malignancies - Systematic review and meta-analysis. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY 2023; 49:1362-1373. [PMID: 37087374 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2023.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/24/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Pelvic exenteration (PE) is a complex multivisceral surgical procedure indicated for locally advanced or recurrent pelvic malignancies. It poses significant technical challenges which account for the high risk of morbidity and mortality associated with the procedure. Developments in minimally invasive surgical (MIS) approaches and enhanced peri-operative care have facilitated improved long term outcomes. However, the optimum approach to PE remains controversial. METHODS A systematic literature search was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines to identify studies comparing MIS (robotic or laparoscopic) approaches for PE versus the open approach for patients with locally advanced or recurrent pelvic malignancies. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed systematically and a meta-analysis was conducted. RESULTS 11 studies were identified, including 2009 patients, of whom 264 (13.1%) underwent MIS PE approaches. The MIS group displayed comparable R0 resections (Risk Ratio [RR] 1.02, 95% Confidence Interval [95% CI] 0.98, 1.07, p = 0.35)) and Lymph node yield (Weighted Mean Difference [WMD] 1.42, 95% CI -0.58, 3.43, p = 0.16), and although MIS had a trend towards improved towards improved survival and recurrence outcomes, this did not reach statistical significance. MIS was associated with prolonged operating times (WMD 67.93, 95% CI 4.43, 131.42, p < 0.00001) however, this correlated with less intra-operative blood loss, and a shorter length of post-operative stay (WMD -3.89, 955 CI -6.53, -1.25, p < 0.00001). Readmission rates were higher with MIS (RR 2.11, 95% CI 1.11, 4.02, p = 0.02), however, rates of pelvic abscess/sepsis were decreased (RR 0.45, 95% CI 0.21, 0.95, p = 0.04), and there was no difference in overall, major, or specific morbidity and mortality. CONCLUSION MIS approaches are a safe and feasible option for PE, with no differences in survival or recurrence outcomes compared to the open approach. MIS also reduced the length of post-operative stay and decreased blood loss, offset by increased operating time.
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- Odhrán K Ryan
- Department of Surgery, St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin, Ireland.
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- Department of Surgery, St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, 123. St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, 123. St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin, Ireland; Centre for Colorectal Disease, St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin, Ireland; Centre for Colorectal Disease, St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin, Ireland; Centre for Colorectal Disease, St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin, Ireland; Centre for Colorectal Disease, St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4, Ireland; School of Medicine, University College, Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland
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Hwang JH, Kim BW. The incidence of perioperative lymphatic complications after radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy between robotic and laparoscopic approach : a systemic review and meta-analysis. Int J Surg 2023; 109:2478-2485. [PMID: 37195800 PMCID: PMC10442123 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000000472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although many studies have reported perioperative complications after radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymph node dissection using robotic and laparoscopic approaches, the risk of perioperative lymphatic complications has not been well identified. The aim of this meta-analysis is to compare the risks of perioperative lymphatic complications after robotic radical hysterectomy and lymph node dissection (RRHND) with laparoscopic radical hysterectomy and lymph node dissection (LRHND) for early uterine cervical cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS The authors searched the PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar databases for studies published up to July 2022 comparing perioperative lymphatic complications after RRHND and LRHND while treating early uterine cervical cancer. Related articles and bibliographies of relevant studies were also checked. Two reviewers independently performed the data extraction. RESULTS A total of 19 eligible clinical trials (15 retrospective studies and 4 prospective studies) comprising 3079 patients were included in this analysis. Only 107 patients (3.48%) had perioperative lymphatic complications, of which the most common was lymphedema ( n =57, 1.85%), followed by symptomatic lymphocele ( n =30, 0.97%), and lymphorrhea ( n =15, 0.49%). When all studies were pooled, the odds ratio for the risk of any lymphatic complication after RRHND compared with LRHND was 1.27 (95% CI: 0.86-1.89; P =0.230). In the subgroup analysis, study quality, country of research, and publication year were not associated with perioperative lymphatic complications. CONCLUSIONS A meta-analysis of the available current literature suggests that RRHND is not superior to LRHND in terms of perioperative lymphatic complications.
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- Jong Ha Hwang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, International St. Mary’s Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Republic of Korea, South Korea
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Liang X, He H, Li Y, Chen S, Zhao J, Yang B, Lin H, Zeng H, Wei L, Yang J, Fan J. An optimized robotic surgical technique for cervical cancer: investigating whether the use of the pulling robotic arm has better surgical outcomes. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1159081. [PMID: 37483489 PMCID: PMC10358761 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1159081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023] Open
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Objective The evidence for adopting the 3rd robotic arm (RA) called the pulling RA rather than a uterine manipulator to manipulate the uterus in the robotic radical hysterectomy (RRH) for cervical cancer is still limited. We present a single-center retrospective experience comparing using the pulling RA to replace a uterine manipulator vs. using a uterine manipulator to manipulate the uterus in RRH. Methods 106 patients diagnosed with IA, IB1-IB2 and IIA1 cervical cancer were retrospectively included for intraoperative and postoperative parameters analysis. 50 patients received RRH by adopting the pulling RA instead of a uterine manipulator to pull the uterus (3-RA RRH group), and another 56 patients were performed RRH with a uterine manipulator (2-RA RRH group). RRH with the pulling RA consisted of a camera arm, 3 RAs including a pulling RA, and 2 conventional assistant arms (3-RA RRH group). In comparison, RRH with a uterine manipulator included 2 RAs and 2 conventional assistant arms (2-RA RRH group). Besides, 3-RA' RRH group was selected from the 25th-50th cases in the 3-RA RRH group based on the learning curve and was compared with the 2-RA RRH group in terms of intraoperative and postoperative parameters. Results The patients' early post-operative complication (≤7 days) (p=0.022) and post-operative anemia (p < 0.001) of the 3-RA RRH were significantly lower than that in the 2-RA RRH group. The results of comparing the 2-RA RRH group with the 3-RA' RRH group were consistent with the aforementioned results, except for the operative time (220.4 vs. 197.4 minutes, p=0.022) and hospital stay (7.8 vs. 8.7 days, p=0.034). The median follow-up in the 3-RA RRH and 2-RA RRH groups was 29 and 50 months till March 2023. The 3-RA RRH and 2-RA RRH groups' recurrence rates were 2% (1/50) and 5.4% (3/56), respectively. The mortality in the 3-RA RRH and 2-RA RRH groups was 2% (1/50) and 3.5% (2/56), respectively. Conclusion Our study suggested that replacing the uterine manipulator via the 3rd RA is viable; the results showed comparable surgical outcomes between the two methods. Thus, 3-RA RRH could be considered a well-executed surgical option in well-selected patients.
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- Xuzhi Liang
- Department of Gynecology, Guangxi Medical University First Affiliated Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Guangxi Medical University First Affiliated Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Glandular Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China
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- Department of Gynecology, International Peace Maternal and Child Health Hospital of China Welfare Society, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Guangxi Medical University First Affiliated Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Guangxi Medical University First Affiliated Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Guangxi Medical University First Affiliated Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Guangxi Medical University First Affiliated Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Guangxi Medical University First Affiliated Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Guangxi Medical University First Affiliated Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Guangxi Medical University First Affiliated Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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Guo X, Tian S, Wang H, Zhang J, Cheng Y, Yao Y. Outcomes associated with different surgical approaches to radical hysterectomy: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2023; 160:28-37. [PMID: 35373333 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.14209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Revised: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy and safety of five different approaches to cervical cancer surgery. METHODS We conducted a systematic search for comparative studies on different radical hysterectomy types for cervical cancer in PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases. All included observational studies used survival analyses to compare clinical outcomes of patients undergoing different radical hysterectomy types. All studies were assessed by the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale with scores of at least seven points. We extracted the relevant data and conducted a network meta-analysis to compare clinical outcomes among five surgical approaches. RESULTS Thirty studies (n = 11 353) were included. Robotic surgery had the lowest blood loss volume and hospitalization duration; open surgery had the shortest operative time. Vaginal assisted laparoscopic surgery was associated with the highest number of resected lymph nodes and lowest rate of perioperative complications. Survival outcomes and tumor recurrence outcomes were similar among the approaches. CONCLUSION The current approaches to cervical cancer surgery have comparable efficacies.
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- Xinmeng Guo
- College of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- College of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.,The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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Comparison of Surgical Outcomes of Robotic versus Conventional Laparoscopic Hysterectomy of Large Uterus with Gynecologic Benign Disease. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12122042. [PMID: 36556262 PMCID: PMC9783652 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12122042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Hysterectomy is commonly performed for benign gynecological diseases. Minimally invasive surgical approaches offer several advantages. Unfortunately, few studies have compared the outcomes of different types of minimally invasive surgeries. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the surgical outcomes of robotic hysterectomy (RH) and conventional laparoscopic hysterectomy (CLH) in benign gynecologic diseases. We performed a retrospective cohort study at a single center between January 2014 and July 2022. A total of 397 patients (RH: 197 and CLH: 200) who underwent minimally invasive hysterectomy for benign diseases with uterine size exceeding 250 g were enrolled, and factors related to the surgical outcomes were compared. The median age was 46 (range, 35-74) years, and the median uterine weight was 400 (range, 250-2720) g. There were no significant differences between the two groups regarding age, body mass index, uterine weight, hospital stay, estimated blood loss, or operating time. Intraoperative and postoperative complication rates were not significantly different between the two groups. RH was not inferior to CLH in terms of perioperative and immediate postoperative outcomes in our study.
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Brandt B, Levin G, Leitao MM. Radical Hysterectomy for Cervical Cancer: the Right Surgical Approach. Curr Treat Options Oncol 2022; 23:1-14. [PMID: 35167007 DOI: 10.1007/s11864-021-00919-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OPINION STATEMENT Radical hysterectomy with pelvic lymph node assessment is the standard initial therapy for early-stage cervical cancer. Radical hysterectomy via laparotomy (an "open" approach) was first described more than 100 years ago and has been the standard for decades. Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has been increasingly adopted by many surgeons due to its reported perioperative benefits. MIS was deemed safe for radical hysterectomy for many years based on multiple retrospective publications. Recently, the Laparoscopic Approach to Cervical Cancer (LACC) trial reported that patients randomized to MIS had inferior oncologic outcomes. The results of the LACC trial and subsequent retrospective studies led multiple professional societies to state that open radical hysterectomy should remain the gold standard surgical approach. We acknowledge that the open approach for radical hysterectomy is an appropriate option for all cervical cancer patients eligible for surgical treatment. However, considering the limitations of the LACC trial and the available data from other retrospective studies, we feel the MIS approach should not be simply abandoned. There may still be a role for MIS in cervical cancer surgery for properly and carefully selected cases and with detailed counseling; surgeons should analyze their own outcomes closely in order to perform such counseling. Modification of surgical technique and maintaining proper oncologic surgical principles are key for MIS to remain a viable option. Tumor manipulation and contamination should be avoided. Transcervical uterine manipulators should not be used. Cervical and tumor containment prior to colpotomy, as is performed during an open approach, is required. This will all require validation in future trials. We await the results of ongoing randomized trials to further inform us. A one-size-fits-all approach may be short-sighted; we may need to decide treatment strategy based on the notion of the right surgical approach for the right patient by the right surgeon.
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- Benny Brandt
- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel.,Faculty of Medicine, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Surgery, Gynecology Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY, 10065, USA. .,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA.
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Influence of steep Trendelenburg position on postoperative complications: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Robot Surg 2021; 16:1233-1247. [PMID: 34972981 PMCID: PMC9606098 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-021-01361-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Intraoperative physiologic changes related to the steep Trendelenburg position have been investigated with the widespread adoption of robot-assisted pelvic surgery (RAPS). However, the impact of the steep Trendelenburg position on postoperative complications remains unclear. We conducted a meta-analysis to compare RAPS to laparoscopic/open pelvic surgery with regards to the rates of venous thromboembolism (VTE), cardiac, and cerebrovascular complications. Meta-regression was performed to evaluate the influence of confounding risk factors. Ten randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and 47 non-randomized controlled studies (NRSs), with a total of 380,125 patients, were included. Although RAPS was associated with a decreased risk of VTE and cardiac complications compared to laparoscopic/open pelvic surgery in NRSs [risk ratio (RR), 0.59; 95% CI 0.51–0.72, p < 0.001 and RR 0.93; 95% CI 0.58–1.50, p = 0.78, respectively], these differences were not confirmed in RCTs (RR 0.92; 95% CI 0.52–1.62, p = 0.77 and RR 0.93; 95% CI 0.58–1.50, p = 0.78, respectively). In subgroup analyses of laparoscopic surgery, there was no significant difference in the risk of VTE and cardiac complications in both RCTs and NRSs. In the meta-regression, none of the risk factors were found to be associated with heterogeneity. Furthermore, no significant difference was observed in cerebrovascular complications between RAPS and laparoscopic/open pelvic surgery. Our meta-analysis suggests that the steep Trendelenburg position does not seem to affect postoperative complications and, therefore, can be considered safe with regard to the risk of VTE, cardiac, and cerebrovascular complications. However, proper individualized preventive measures should still be implemented during all surgeries including RAPS to warrant patient safety.
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Alshowaikh K, Karpinska-Leydier K, Amirthalingam J, Paidi G, Iroshani Jayarathna AI, Salibindla DBAMR, Ergin HE. Surgical and Patient Outcomes of Robotic Versus Conventional Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: A Systematic Review. Cureus 2021; 13:e16828. [PMID: 34367836 PMCID: PMC8336353 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.16828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Hysterectomy is a commonly performed gynecologic surgery that can be associated with significant morbidity and mortality. However, the evolution of the surgical approach, from open to minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS), has substantially improved patient outcomes by reducing perioperative complications, pain, and length of hospitalization. The evident advantages and the approval of the da Vinci Surgical System by the Food and Drug Administration led to the exponential rise in the use of MIGS. In particular, robotic hysterectomy (RH) witnessed unparalleled popularity compared to other MIGS despite the lack of strong evidence demonstrating its superiority. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review of the literature to evaluate and compare various patient and surgical outcomes of RH with conventional laparoscopic hysterectomy (CLH), including operating time, estimated blood loss, length of hospitalization, overall complications, survival, and cost. Overall, the outcomes were comparable between RH and CLH except concerning cost. RH is significantly more expensive than CLH due to the higher costs of robotic equipment, including disposable instruments, equipment maintenance, and sterilization. Although RH demonstrated comparable outcomes and higher costs, its technical advantages such as improved ergonomics, three-dimensional view, a wider range of wristed mobility, mechanical lifting of robot's hand, and greater stability might benefit patient subsets (e.g., obesity, large uterine weights >750 g). Therefore, large and multicentered randomized control trials are imperative to determine the most effective surgical approach between RH and other MIGS for different patient subsets.
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- Khadija Alshowaikh
- Obstetrics and Gynecology, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- General Medicine, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Internal Medicine, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- General Practice, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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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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