Influence of training level on cervical cone size and resection margin status at conization: a retrospective study.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:To explore whether a surgeon's training level influences the rate of incomplete resections or the amount of resected cervical tissue in women treated with large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ). METHODS:The present study is a retrospective analysis of the data of women who had undergone LLETZ for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) within the years 2004-2008 at the Medical University of Vienna. Women were grouped according to the level of training of the operating surgeon (i.e, resident or staff gynecologist) and univariate and multivariable analyses were performed to identify independent risk factors for excessive cone volume, depth and incomplete resection (i.e., positive resection margin). RESULTS:Data of 912 women were analysed. Residents had a significan

SUBMITTER: Montanari E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5945722 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature