The role of robotic surgery in endometrial cancer. Issue 7 (19th August 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: O'Malley, David M.; Smith, Blair; Fowler, Jeffrey M.
• Is Part Of: Journal of surgical oncology. Volume 112:Issue 7(2015:Dec. 01)
• Page Start: 761
• Page End: 768
• Publication Date: 2015-08-19
• Subjects: robotic surgery -- endometrial cancer -- minimally invasive surgery -- uterine cancer -- gynecologic cancer; Cancer -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Neoplasms -- Periodicals; 616
• DOI: 10.1002/jso.23988
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-4790

Abstract

Abstract : Robotic surgery for endometrial cancer has less blood loss, shorter hospital stays, and less postoperative complications compared to laparotomies. Robotic technologic advantages over laparoscopic technique are most pronounced in obese patients. The shorter learning curve may explain the greater utilization of the robotic technique. Robotic surgery will continue as a mainstay in the treatment of uterine cancers as we become more efficient and cost conscious while maintaining the high quality outcomes that have been reported. J. Surg. Oncol. 2015;112:761–768 . © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.