The eVALuate study: two parallel randomised trials, one comparing laparoscopic with abdominal hysterectomy, the other comparing laparoscopic with vaginal hysterectomy [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To compare the effects of laparoscopic hysterectomy and abdominal hysterectomy in the abdominal trial, and laparoscopic hysterectomy and vaginal hysterectomy in the vaginal trial.
Abbott, J. +11 more
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Cost effectiveness analysis of laparoscopic hysterectomy compared with standard hysterectomy: results from a randomised trial [PDF]
Objective: To assess the cost effectiveness of laparoscopic hysterectomy compared with conventional hysterectomy (abdominal or vaginal). Design: Cost effectiveness analysis based on two parallel trials: laparoscopic (n = 324) compared with vaginal ...
Abbott, J. +5 more
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Study objective: In order to reduce the risk of vaginal recurrence, we have chosen total laparoscopic modified radical hysterectomy instead of extrafascial hysterectomy in the treatment of endometrial cancer.
Masakazu Kitagawa +7 more
doaj +1 more source
Systematic review of the efficacy and safety of using mesh in surgery for uterine or vaginal vault prolapse [PDF]
The original publication is available at www.springerlink.comPeer ...
Bain, Christine +6 more
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Dye diffusion during laparoscopic tubal patency tests may suggest a lymphatic contribution to dissemination in endometriosis: A prospective, observational study [PDF]
Aim Women with adenomyosis are at higher risk of endometriosis recurrence after surgery. This study was to assess if the lymphatic vessel network drained from the uterus to near organs where endometriosis foci lied.
Bonaccorsi, G. +6 more
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Hysterectomy—Current Methods and Alternatives for Benign Indications
Hysterectomy is the commonest gynecologic operation performed not only for malignant disease but also for many benign conditions such as fibroids, endometrial hyperplasia, adenomyosis, uterine prolapse, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, and cervical ...
Michail S. Papadopoulos +2 more
doaj +1 more source
Factors influencing the choice of hysterectomy approach for the management of fibroid uterus
Aim: The aim of this study was to identify factors influencing the choice between different approaches in hysterectomy for uterine fibroids. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 285 women who had undergone hysterectomy for uterine ...
Felix Wu Shun Wong, Danforn Chi Eung Lim
doaj +1 more source
Laparoscopy in liver transplantation: The future has arrived [PDF]
In the last two decades, laparoscopy has revolutionized the field of surgery. Many procedures previously performed with an open access are now routinely carried out with the laparoscopic approach.
Berloco, Pasquale Bartolomeo +9 more
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Pelvic organ prolapse and uterine preservation: a cohort study (POP-UP study)
Background Abdominal and laparoscopic sacro-colpopexy (LSC) is considered the standard surgical option for the management of a symptomatic apical pelvic organ prolapse (POP).
Daniel Gagyor +5 more
doaj +1 more source
Safety and Cost Considerations during the Introduction Period of Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy [PDF]
Objective. To compare the safety, efficacy, and direct cost during the introduction of laparoscopic radical hysterectomy within an enhanced recovery pathway. Methods.
Anagnostopoulos, A +4 more
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