Laparoscopy versus laparotomy for the management of early stage cervical cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The possible advantages of laparoscopic radical hysterectomy (LRH) versus open radical hysterectomy (RH) have not been well reviewed systematically. The aim of this study was to systematically review the comparative effectiveness between LRH and RH in the treatment of cervical cancer based on the evaluation of the Perioperative outcomes, oncological clearance, complications and long-term outcomes.

Methods

The systematic review was conducted by searching PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library and BIOSIS databases. All original studies that compared LRH with RH were included for critical appraisal. Data were pooled and analyzed.

Results

A total of twelve original studies that compared LRH (n = 754) with RH (n = 785) in patients with cervical cancer ful

SUBMITTER: Wang YZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4657298 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature