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Baekelandt J, Jespers A, Huber D, Badiglian‐Filho L, Stuart A, Chuang L, Ali O, Burnett A. vNOTES retroperitoneal sentinel lymph node dissection for endometrial cancer staging: First multicenter, prospective case series. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2024; 103:1311-1317. [PMID: 38623778 PMCID: PMC11168257 DOI: 10.1111/aogs.14843] [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: 11/25/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The current standard treatment for endometrial cancer is a laparoscopic hysterectomy with adnexectomies and bilateral sentinel node resection. A retroperitoneal vNOTES sentinel node resection has several theoretical potential advantages. These include being less invasive, leaving no visible scars, operating without Trendelenburg, and therefore offering the anesthetic advantage of easier ventilation in obese patients and following the natural lymph node trajectory from caudally to cranially and therefore a lower risk of missing the sentinel node. The aim of this study is to determine the feasibility of a retroperitoneal vNOTES approach to sentinel lymph node dissection for staging of endometrial cancer. MATERIAL AND METHODS A prospective multicenter case series was performed in four hospitals. A total of 64 women with early-stage endometrial carcinoma suitable for surgical staging with sentinel lymph node removal were operated via a transvaginal retroperitoneal vNOTES approach. The paravesical space was entered through a vaginal incision after injecting the cervix with indocyanine green. A vNOTES port was placed into this space and insufflation of the retroperitoneum was performed. Sentinel lymph nodes were identified bilaterally using near-infrared light followed by endoscopic removal of these nodes. RESULTS A total of 64 women with early-stage endometrial cancer underwent sentinel lymph node removal by retroperitoneal vNOTES technique. All patients also underwent subsequent vNOTES hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. The median age was 69.5 years, median total operative time was 126 min and the median estimated blood loss was 80 mL. In 97% of the cases bilateral sentinel nodes could be identified. A total of 60 patients had negative sentinel nodes, three had isolated tumor cells and one had macroscopically positive sentinel nodes. No complications with sequel occurred. CONCLUSIONS This prospective multicenter case series demonstrates the feasibility of the vNOTES approach for identifying and removing sentinel lymph nodes in women with endometrial carcinoma successfully and safely. vNOTES allows sole transvaginal access with exposure of the entire retroperitoneal space, following the natural lymph trajectory caudally to cranially, and without the need for a Trendelenburg position.
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- Jan Baekelandt
- Department of GynecologyImelda HospitalBonheidenBelgium
- Department of Development and Regeneration, Faculty of MedicineGroup Biomedical Sciences, KU LeuvenLeuvenBelgium
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologySion HospitalSionSwitzerland
- Department of Pediatrics, Gynecology and ObstetricsGeneva University HospitalGenevaSwitzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute for Clinical SciencesLund UniversityLundSweden
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Nuvance Health, Larner College of MedicineUniversity of VermontBurlingtonVermontUSA
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- Department of GynecologyEpsom and St Helier UniversityLondonUK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic OncologyUniversity of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLittle RockArkansasUSA
- The Winthrop P Rockefeller Cancer InstituteUniversity of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLittle RockArkansasUSA
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Comba C, Karakas S, Erdogan SV, Demir O, Şimşek E, Karasabanoglu F, Demirayak G, Ozdemir IA. Transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (VNOTES) retroperitoneal sentinel lymph node BIOPSY compared with conventional laparoscopy in patients with endometrial cancer. Surg Oncol 2024; 55:102099. [PMID: 38991626 DOI: 10.1016/j.suronc.2024.102099] [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: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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INTRODUCTION To explore the possibility of treatment with VNOTES sentinel lymph node dissection concept in patients with endometrial cancer. METHODS Patients who underwent VNOTES sentinel lymph node biopsy with the Comba modification were compared to patients who underwent conventional laparoscopic sentinel lymph node biopsy performed by the same surgical team. A total of 38 patients who underwent sentinel lymph node biopsy + total laparoscopic hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO) were compared with 19 patients who underwent VNOTES retroperitoneal sentinel lymph node biopsy + hysterectomy and BSO. Surgical steps were described. RESULTS The average operation time, perioperative blood loss, the number of sentinel lymph nodes, presence of complications, and preoperative-postoperative hemoglobin-hematocrit differences, tumor stages, grades, largest tumor diameter, depths of invasion, and histological subtypes were similar in both the VNOTES and conventional laparoscopy groups. The postoperative pain scores were lower and the hospital stay was shorter in the VNOTES group than in the conventional laparoscopy group. No disease recurrence had been detected in either group at the time of writing. CONCLUSION Compared to conventional laparoscopy, sentinel lymph node biopsy with the VNOTES technique provides similar surgical results and is more advantageous in terms of postoperative pain and hospital length of stay.
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- Cihan Comba
- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Istanbul Aydin University VM Medical Park Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, İstanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bayrampasa Kolan Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Karadeniz Technical University Hospital, Trabzon, Turkey.
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, İstanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inebolu State Hospital, Kastamonu, Turkey.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Memorial Sisli Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Medipol University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Huber D, Hurni Y. Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping by Retroperitoneal vNOTES for Uterus-Confined Malignancies: A Standardized 10-Step Approach. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:2142. [PMID: 38893261 PMCID: PMC11171674 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16112142] [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: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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(1) Background: Sentinel lymph node (SLN) mapping represents an accurate and feasible technique for the surgical staging of endometrial and cervical cancer. This is commonly performed by conventional laparoscopy or robotic-assisted laparoscopy, but in recent years, a new retroperitoneal transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) approach has been described and developed by Jan Baekelandt. This technique provides easy visualization of lymphatic afferent vessels and pelvic lymph nodes, early SLN assessment, and a coherent mapping methodology following the lymphatic flow from caudal to cranial. However, only a few publications have reported it. Following the IDEAL (Idea Development Exploration Assessment Long-term follow-up) framework, research concerning this technique is in Stage 2a, with only small case series as evidence of its feasibility. Its standardized description appears necessary to provide the surgical homogeneity required to move further. (2) Methods: Description of a standardized approach for retroperitoneal pelvic SLN mapping by vNOTES. (3) Results: We describe a 10-step approach to successfully perform retroperitoneal vNOTES SLN mapping, including pre-, intra-, and postoperative management. (4) Conclusions: This IDEAL Stage 2a study could help other surgeons approach this new technique, and it proposes a common methodology necessary for evolving through future IDEAL Stage 2b (multi-center studies) and Stage 3 (randomized controlled trials) studies.
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- Daniela Huber
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Valais Hospital, Av. Du Grand-Champsec 80, 1951 Sion, Switzerland
- Department of Pediatrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Geneva University Hospitals, Bd. de la Cluse 30, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland;
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- Department of Pediatrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Geneva University Hospitals, Bd. de la Cluse 30, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland;
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Matak L, Šimičević M, Dukić B, Matak M, Baekelandt J. vNOTES surgical staging for endometrial carcinoma in overweight patients: a case series. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2024; 309:2829-2832. [PMID: 38578545 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-024-07466-6] [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: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study is to show the feasibility and surgical outcome of vNOTES retroperitoneal dissection and isolation of sentinel lymph nodes in overweight and obese patients with endometrial cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS Four patients had undergone pelvic lymphadenectomy with a sentinel lymph node. Three patients were overweight, and one was obese with a BMI of 34.6 kg/m2. By using NMR mode sentinel lymph node was visualized, excised and marked separately for pathohistological analysis from the rest of the visualized lymph nodes that were then consecutively excised. RESULTS The mean number of overall excised lymph nodes was 12.5, and the mean number on the right side was 5.75 and 6.25 on the left side. There were no metastases verified in the pathohistological evaluation. CONCLUSION vNOTES retroperitoneal isolation of sentinel lymph nodes is good alternative and has its benefits, especially in overweight and obese patients with satisfying low intra- and postoperative complications.
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- Luka Matak
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, General Hospital Zadar, Bože Peričića 5, 23000, Zadar, Croatia.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, General Hospital Zadar, Bože Peričića 5, 23000, Zadar, Croatia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, General Hospital Zadar, Bože Peričića 5, 23000, Zadar, Croatia
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- Department of Dermatovenerology, General Hospital Zadar, Zadar, Croatia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Imelda Hospital, Bonheiden, Belgium
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Huber D, Hurni Y. Anatomical Distribution of Sentinel Lymph Nodes Harvested by Retroperitoneal vNOTES in 34 Consecutive Patients With Early-Stage Endometrial Cancer: Analysis of 124 Lymph Nodes. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2024; 31:438-444. [PMID: 38428574 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2024.02.007] [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: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To determine the anatomical distribution of sentinel lymph nodes (SLNs), the overall, unilateral, and bilateral detection rates, and the bilateral SLN concordance in patients with endometrial cancer (EC) mapped through a retroperitoneal transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) approach. DESIGN Prospective single-center observational study. SETTING Swiss teaching hospital. PATIENTS Patients with EC or endometrial complex atypical hyperplasia who had undergone surgical staging with SLN mapping by a retroperitoneal vNOTES approach between October 2021 and November 2023. INTERVENTIONS Patients were placed in a horizontal dorsal lithotomy position under general anesthesia, and indocyanine green (ICG) was injected into the cervix. Access to the retroperitoneal space was achieved through vaginal incisions. A 7 cm GelPoint V-Path Transvaginal Access Platform was used as a vNOTES port, and CO2 was insufflated to expand the retroperitoneal space. The pelvic retroperitoneal space was inspected for ICG uptake by lymph nodes. After identification, SLNs were removed and sent for definitive histological examination. MEASUREMENT AND MAIN RESULTS A total of 34 patients were included in this study; 33 (97.1%) had a successful procedure (unilateral or bilateral mapping), and 1 (2.9%) had failed mapping. A total of 124 SLNs were identified and removed. SLNs were observed in the obturator region (81.5%), the external iliac region (10.5%), the internal iliac region (4.8%), and the common iliac region (3.2%). Similar proportions were observed on both pelvic sides. No SLNs were detected in other regions. The SLN locations were symmetrical in 22/31 (71.0%) patients. SLNs were negatives in 120 cases (96.8%), while 2 lymph nodes (1.6%) presented isolated tumor cells, and 2 others (1.6%) presented macrometastases. CONCLUSION We report anatomical distributions and detection rates for SLNs mapped by retroperitoneal vNOTES. Our results suggest substantial differences in the localization of SLNs compared to those reported for laparoscopic mapping.
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- Daniela Huber
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Valais Hospital, Sion, Switzerland (Drs. Huber and Hurni); Department of Pediatrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland (Dr. Huber).
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Valais Hospital, Sion, Switzerland (Drs. Huber and Hurni)
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Hou Q, Li X, Li Y, Zhang Q, Liu T, Huang L, Gong Z, Feng D, Gu D, Lin Y, He L. Analysis and suggestions on the complications in 2000 cases of transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery: Can it be a conventional surgery? Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2024; 164:541-549. [PMID: 37621209 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.15035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To reflect on the complications of transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES), identify the corresponding risk factors, and provide caution to surgeons when performing this novel surgery. METHODS A retrospective study was carried out among 2000 patients in our hospital who underwent vNOTES between May 2019 and May 2022. Perioperative complications were stratified in chronological order and divided into those developed while establishing the vNOTES approach, during surgery, postoperatively, and 1 month after discharge. The complications were classified based on the Modified Clavien-Dindo classifications. The causes of each type III/IV complication were analyzed. RESULTS Of the 2000 patients, 88 (4.4%) experienced complications, which is not higher than that reported in laparoendoscopic surgery in previous studies. Grade I, II, III, IV, and V complications developed in 19 (0.95%), 57 (2.85%), 11 (0.55%), 1 (0.05%), and 0 (0%) patients, respectively. Complications were developed while establishing the approach platform, during the surgery, postoperatively, and within 1 month after discharge in 5 (0.25%), 30 (1.50%), 50 (2.50%), and 3 (0.15%) patients, respectively. Eight patients (0.4%) underwent conversion, including five cases of rectal injury repair. CONCLUSION The summarized suggestions were divided into three levels. Considering the security and effectiveness of vNOTES, it can be routinely used in various gynecologic operations. However, surgeons should focus on preoperative evaluation, strictly conduct preoperative disinfection, conform to prompt conversion during surgery, call for the presence of experienced doctors, and have routine use of antibiotics to prevent postoperative infections. TRIAL REGISTRATION ChiCTR2100053483.
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- Qiannan Hou
- Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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Hurni Y, Simonson C, Di Serio M, Lachat R, Bodenmann P, Seidler S, Huber D. Feasibility and safety of vNOTES for gynecological procedures in obese patients. J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod 2023; 52:102687. [PMID: 37898303 DOI: 10.1016/j.jogoh.2023.102687] [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: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023]
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to determine the feasibility and safety of transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) to treat benign and malign gynecological conditions in obese patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS We analyzed data from 79 obese patients with a body mass index (BMI) > 30 Kg/m2 operated by vNOTES for gynecological conditions between May 2020 and April 2023. The primary outcome was the feasibility of performing the surgery as initially planned. Data were presented for subgroups of patients with obesity class I (BMI 30.1 - 34.9 Kg/m2), class II (BMI 35.0 - 39.9 Kg/m2), and class III (BMI ≥ 40.0 Kg/m2). RESULTS Patients presented obesity class I in 39 cases (49.4 %), class II in 27 cases (34.2 %), and class III in 13 cases (16.4 %). Fifty-two patients (65.8 %) underwent vNOTES hysterectomy, 26 patients (32.9 %) underwent procedures limited to the adnexa, and 1 patient (1.3 %) underwent myomectomy. The conversion rate was 0 %, 11.1 %, and 7.7 % in obesity class I, II, and III, respectively. Intraoperative bladder injury was observed in 1 case (1.3 %) and rectal serosal tear in 2 cases (2.5 %). Postoperatively, we observed 3 cases (3.8 %) of wound infection, 2 cases (2.5 %) of cystitis, and 1 case (1.3 %) of deep vein thrombosis. DISCUSSION This study demonstrated the feasibility and safety of performing gynecological vNOTES procedures in obese patients. However, obesity could be associated with longer and more complex interventions, especially in obesity class II and III patients.
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- Yannick Hurni
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Valais Hospital, Av. du Grand-Champsec 80, Sion 1951, Switzerland.
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Valais Hospital, Av. du Grand-Champsec 80, Sion 1951, Switzerland
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Valais Hospital, Av. du Grand-Champsec 80, Sion 1951, Switzerland
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Valais Hospital, Av. du Grand-Champsec 80, Sion 1951, Switzerland
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Valais Hospital, Av. du Grand-Champsec 80, Sion 1951, Switzerland
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Valais Hospital, Av. du Grand-Champsec 80, Sion 1951, Switzerland
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Valais Hospital, Av. du Grand-Champsec 80, Sion 1951, Switzerland; Department of Pediatrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Geneva University Hospitals, Boulevard de la Cluse 30, Geneva 1205, Switzerland
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Zhou L, Gan Y, Wu Y, Xue D, Hu J, Zhang Y, Liu Y, Ma S, Zhou J, Luo G, Peng D, Qian W. Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Imaging in the Surgical Management of Skin Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2023; 16:3309-3320. [PMID: 38021421 PMCID: PMC10657744 DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s413266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Introduction Indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging has been used in the resection surgery and sentinel lymph node biopsy of many tumors. The aim of the present study is to verify the feasibility and effectiveness of ICG fluorescence imaging used for guiding the biopsy and resection of skin squamous cell carcinoma (SSCC). Methods Sixty patients were enrolled, including 18 patients of suspected SSCC and 42 patients of diagnosed SSCC on admission. The ICG fluorescence imaging-guided skin biopsy was performed preoperatively in the 18 cases of suspected SSCC. Fifty-three patients underwent ICG fluorescence imaging-guided radical excision. Results The results showed that 138 skin tissue samples in 60 patients with preoperative or intraoperative ICG fluorescence imaging-guide biopsy were collected. For a total number of 138 biopsies, 122 specimens were squamous cell carcinoma, and the accuracy rate was 88.4%, which was significantly higher than that of the group without preoperative ICG fluorescence imaging (41/62, 66.1%, P < 0.05). Fifty-three patients underwent surgery guided with ICG fluorescence imaging. Residual fluorescent signals in 24 patients were intraoperatively found and the excision was then expanded until the signals disappeared. Follow-up to November 2022, 12 patients died, of which 5 cases died from the tumor recurrence, and the others died due to advanced ages or other reasons. The recurrence rate was 9.4%, which was not significantly different from that of the group received routine radical resection (4/35, 11.4%, P > 0.05). Moreover, sentinel lymph nodes were successfully detected under ICG fluorescence imaging in the 4 patients with suspected lymph node metastases, and the location of lymph nodes can be precisely identified. Conclusion ICG fluorescence imaging technique can guide the pathology biopsy to improve the accuracy of pathological examination, and help to identify the boundaries of tumor tissues and sentinel lymph nodes to resect tumor radically during operation.
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- Ling Zhou
- Institute of Burn Research, Southwest Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Burn Research, Southwest Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Burn Research, Southwest Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Burn Research, Southwest Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Burn Research, Southwest Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Head and Neck Surgery, Army Medical Center of PLA/Daping Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400042, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Urology Institute of PLA, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Burn Research, Southwest Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Burn Research, Southwest Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Burn Research, Southwest Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Burn Research, Southwest Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Burn Research, Southwest Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, People’s Republic of China
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Deng L, Liu Y, Yao Y, Deng Y, Tang S, Sun L, Wang Y. Efficacy of vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic sentinel lymph node biopsy for endometrial cancer: a prospective multicenter cohort study. Int J Surg 2023; 109:2996-3002. [PMID: 37335988 PMCID: PMC10583956 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000000551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is performed increasingly often despite the lack of high-quality evidence confirming its safety, especially for malignant diseases. The aim of this prospective study is to verify that vaginal NOTES (vNOTES) can be performed safely and effectively in early endometrial cancer staging surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS This prospective study was conducted in two tertiary hospitals in southern China from January 2021 to May 2022. A total of 120 patients with stage I endometrial cancer were included. vNOTES or multiport laparoscopic staging surgery was selected according to each patient's wishes. The primary outcome was the sentinel lymph node detection rate, analyzed by a noninferiority test. The secondary outcomes were perioperative outcomes. RESULTS Among the 120 patients enrolled, 57 underwent vNOTES, and 63 underwent multiport laparoscopy. The patient-specific detection rates of sentinel lymph nodes were 94.73 and 96.82% in the vNOTES and laparoscopy groups, respectively. Additionally, the bilateral detection rates were 82.46 and 84.13%, and the side-specific detection rates were 88.60 and 90.48% in these two groups, respectively. All three detection rates in the vNOTES group were noninferior to those of laparoscopy group at a noninferiority cutoff of -15%. The median operation times of the vNOTES and laparoscopy groups were 132.35 and 138.73 min ( P =0.362), and the median estimated blood loss were 75 and 50 ml ( P =0.096), respectively. No intraoperative complications occurred in either group. The pain scores on the Numerical Rating Scale at both 12 h and 24 h after operation were significantly lower in the vNOTES group ( P <0.001) and the median postoperative hospital stay was significantly shorter in the vNOTES group ( P =0.001). CONCLUSION This study illustrates the potential applicability of vNOTES in gynecological malignancy surgery by demonstrating its safety and effectiveness in endometrial cancer staging. However, its long-term survival outcomes require further exploration.
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- Li Deng
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital (Southwest Hospital), Army Medical University, Chongqing
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- Departments of Gynecological Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital l & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Shenzhen
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital (Southwest Hospital), Army Medical University, Chongqing
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital (Southwest Hospital), Army Medical University, Chongqing
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital (Southwest Hospital), Army Medical University, Chongqing
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- Departments of Gynecological Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital l & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Shenzhen
- Departments of Gynecological Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital (Southwest Hospital), Army Medical University, Chongqing
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You X, Wang Y, Zheng Y, Yang F, Wang Q, Min L, Wang K, Wang N. Efficacy of transumbilical laparoendoscopic single-site surgery versus multi-port laparoscopic surgery for endometrial cancer: a retrospective comparison study. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1181235. [PMID: 37700843 PMCID: PMC10495218 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1181235] [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: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023] Open
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Background Although single-port laparoscopy surgery has been evaluated for several years, it has not been widely adopted by gynecologic oncologists. The objective was to compare the perioperative outcomes and survival of endometrial cancer (EC) patients undergoing transumbilical laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (TU-LESS) with multi-port laparoscopic surgery (MLS). Materials and methods This is a retrospective comparative monocentric study including patients treated between December 2017 and October 2021. The perioperative outcomes and survival of EC patients who had surgery via TU-LESS or MLS were compared, by propensity matching. Results A total of 156 patients were included (TU-LESS vs. MLS: 78 vs. 78). The conversion rate of TU-LESS and MLS was 5.13% and 2.56%, respectively (P=0.681). The operation time was comparable between the two groups [207.5min (180-251) vs. 197.5min (168.8-225), P=0.095]. There was no significant difference between the two groups in exhaustion time, perioperative complications, or postoperative complications. While, the TU-LESS group had a shorter out-of-bed activity time [36 hours (24-48) vs. 48 hours (48-72), P<0.001] and a lower visual analog pain scale 36 hours after surgery [1 (1-2) vs. 2 (1-2), P<0.001] than the MLS group. The length of hospital stay was similar in the two groups [5(4-6) vs. 5(4-5), P=0.599]. Following surgery, 38.5% of the TU-LESS patients and 41% of the MLS patients got adjuvant therapy (P=0.744). The median follow-up time for TU-LESS and MLS cohorts was 45 months (range: 20-66) and 43 months (range: 18-66), respectively. One TU-LESS patient and one MLS patient died following recurrence. The 4-year overall survival was similar in both groups (98.3% vs. 98.5%, P=0.875). Conclusion TU-LESS is a feasible and safe option with comparable perioperative outcomes and survival of MLS in endometrial cancer. With the growing acceptance of sentinel lymph node biopsy, TU-LESS of endometrial cancer may be a viable option for patients and surgeons.
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- Xiaolin You
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Laboratory of Molecular Translational Medicine, Center for Translational Medicine, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Hurni Y, Huber D. Omentectomy for oncological surgical staging by transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES): a preliminary study. Front Surg 2023; 10:1224770. [PMID: 37576921 PMCID: PMC10413260 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1224770] [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: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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Objective This study aimed to determine the feasibility of performing omentectomy by transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) for surgical staging of ovarian and high-risk endometrial malignancies. Methods This descriptive study was realized in a non-university hospital in Switzerland. Eighteen patients with suspicious adnexal masses or high-risk endometrial cancer underwent surgical staging comprising infracolic omentectomy by vNOTES between May 2020 and April 2023. Results Patients underwent oncological surgical staging for suspicious adnexal masses in 14 cases (77.8%) and high-risk endometrial cancer in 4 cases (22.2%). vNOTES omentectomies were performed in all patients without complications. Associated procedures included salpingo-oophorectomy (94.4%), hysterectomy (55.6%), peritoneal biopsies (33.3%), pelvic sentinel lymph node biopsies (22.2%), and appendectomy (5.6%). The median time to perform omentectomies was 9 (4-13) min. All oncological staging were completed by vNOTES. No significant intraoperative complications occurred. We observed 1 case (5.6%) of postoperative fever probably associated with vaginal cuff infection (Clavien-Dindo grade II). Conclusions This study demonstrated the feasibility of performing vNOTES oncological staging requiring complex extrapelvic procedures such as infracolic omentectomy, supporting its potential role for managing gynecological malignancies such as ovarian and high-risk endometrial cancers. However, before expanding this approach outside study settings, strong evidence of its feasibility, practical benefits, and long-term oncological outcomes are needed.
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- Yannick Hurni
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Valais Hospital, Sion, Switzerland
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Valais Hospital, Sion, Switzerland
- Department of Pediatrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland
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Hou Q, Li X, Huang L, Xiong Y, Feng D, Zhang Q, Zeng X, Yang Y, Liu T, Li Y, Lin Y, He L. Transvaginal natural orifice endoscopic surgery for myomectomy: Can it be a conventional surgery? Front Surg 2022; 9:1013918. [PMID: 36406374 PMCID: PMC9672342 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.1013918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION As a new minimally invasive surgery, transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) has been proved to be suitable for the treatment of a variety of gynecological benign diseases. However, compared with other minimally invasive surgeries that have been widely used, such as conventional multiport laparoscopy and transumbilical laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS), their advantages and disadvantages and how to choose are still unknown. The purpose of our study is to compare the advantages and disadvantages of the three minimally invasive surgeries in myomectomy and to provide theoretical basis for the wider development of vNOTES surgery. MATERIAL AND METHODS This retrospective study included 282 patients at our hospital who underwent laparoscopic myomectomy from May 2021 to March 2022. Based on the surgical approach, patients were classified into multiport, transumbilical LESS, and vNOTES groups. The patients' demographic characteristics and follow-up data were collected during the perioperative period and at 1 month postoperatively. RESULTS Among the three procedures, vNOTES had the shortest anal exhaust time but also the highest postoperative infection rate. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that the operative time increased by 3.5 min for each 1 cm increase in myoma, and intraoperative bleeding increased by approximately 12 ml. The average duration of single pores increased by 25 min compared to that of multiports, and the operative duration increased by 10.48 min for each degree of adhesion. CONCLUSIONS For gynecologists who have mastered vNOTES, this procedure has the same efficacy and safety as the two existing minimally invasive surgeries in myomectomy, but it shows obvious advantages in postoperative recovery.
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- Qiannan Hou
- Chengdu Women’s and Children’s Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu Women’s and Children’s Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu Women’s and Children’s Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu Women’s and Children’s Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu Women’s and Children’s Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu Women’s and Children’s Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu Women’s and Children’s Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu Women’s and Children’s Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu Women’s and Children’s Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- The Fourth People’s Hospital of Chengdu, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu Women’s and Children’s Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu Women’s and Children’s Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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