The Role of Operative Laparoscopy in Gynecologic Oncology. Issue 4 (1996)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hartenbach, E. M.; Fowler, J. M.
• Is Part Of: Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. Volume 2:Issue 4(1996)
• Page Start: 185
• Page End: 188
• Publication Date: 1996
• Subjects: Endoscopy -- Periodicals; Endoscopie; Endoscopy; Endoscopy -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.07545
• DOI: 10.1155/DTE.2.185
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1070-3608

Abstract

Abstract : The potential applications of operative laparoscopy have expanded with improvements in technology and instrumentation. With newly developed techniques to complete both pelvic and paraaortic lymph node dissection, the use of the laparoscope has increased in patients with pelvic malignancies. Gynecologic oncologists are currently incorporating the techniques of operative laparoscopy in the management of patients with cervical, endometrial, and ovarian cancer. Multicenter prospective clinical trials are necessary to further define the role of laparoscopy in gynecologic oncology.