Robotic and laparoscopic gynaecological surgery: a prospective multicentre observational cohort study and economic evaluation in England.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To compare the health-related quality of life and cost-effectiveness of robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery (RALS) versus conventional 'straight stick' laparoscopic surgery (CLS) in women undergoing hysterectomy as part of their treatment for either suspected or proven gynaecological malignancy.

Design

Multicentre prospective observational cohort study.

Setting

Patients aged 16+ undergoing hysterectomy as part of their treatment for gynaecological malignancy at 12 National Health Service (NHS) cancer units and centres in England between August 2017 and February 2020.

Participants

275 patients recruited with 159 RALS, 73 CLS eligible for analysis.

Outcome measures

Primary outcome was the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer

SUBMITTER: McCarthy A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10546163 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature