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Less bleeding seen with laparoscopic approach: early cervical Ca.(Gynecology)
LAS VEGAS -- A total laparoscopic approach to radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy in patients with early cervical cancer reduced intraoperative bleeding and recovery times but took significantly longer to perform than abdominal procedures in a prior trial.
On average, the laparoscopic approach took longer (360 minutes vs. 285 minutes) and resulted in less intraoperative blood loss (200 cc vs. 550 cc). Those in the laparoscopy group also spent half as much time in the hospital (4 days vs. 8 days), Dr. Nadeem R. Abu-Rustum said at an international congress of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons.
Surgeons prospectively performed laparoscopic surgery on 19 patients with stage IA1 to IB1 cervical cancer and compared the results with retrospective data from 195 patients with similar disease who were treated with a traditional abdominal radical hysterectomy with pelvic lymphadenectomy over a 10-year period.
Early in the study, two patients in the laparoscopy group underwent conversion to laparotomy--one due to parametrial bleeding, the other due to pelvic adhesions and cystotomy, said Dr. Abu-Rustum, a gynecologic oncologist at Memorial ...
- A laparoscopic approach is favored for the removal of kidney cancer.
- Newspaper article from: Drug Week July 9, 2004 700+ words
...com & NewsRx.net) -- A laparoscopic approach is favored for the removal of kidney...of laparoscopic surgery favor a laparoscopic approach for the majority of patients with...nephrectomy: comparison of open vs. laparoscopic approach. Urol Oncol-Semin Orig Investi...
- Laparoscopic approach to retrorectal cyst.
- Newspaper article from: Gastroenterology Week December 15, 2008 700+ words
...diagnosed as retrorectal cyst and were managed using laparoscopic approach. This will be published on November 12, 2008 in the...of retrorectal systs is a safe and efficient option. Laparoscopic approach minimizes the surgical trauma and offers perfect visualization...
- New laparoscopic approach for human islet transplantation described.
- Newspaper article from: Biotech Week June 18, 2003 700+ words
...into the same liver segment." Movahedi and colleagues published their study in Transplant International (Laparoscopic approach for human islet transplantation into a defined liver segment in type 1 diabetic patients. Transplant Int...
- Combined Open and Laparoscopic Approach to Chronic Pain after Inguinal Hernia...
- Magazine article from: The American Surgeon Keller, Jennifer E; Stefanidis, Demitrios; Dolce, Charles J; Iannitti, David A; Kercher, Kent W; Heniford, B Todd; Voeller, Guy; Weaver, W Lynn August 1, 2008 700+ words
...was performed through a standard groin incision or laparoscopically, we have recommended a combined open and laparoscopic approach in the patient suffering from chronic groin pain.15 This dual approach affords the surgeon the ability to...
- Laparoscopic approach works for most fibroids: one doctor's...
- Magazine article from: OB GYN News Boschert, Sherry August 15, 2003 700+ words
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. -- A large majority of women with fibroids can be offered minimally invasive myomectomy through laparoscopy, according to Dr. Charles E. Miller. "I can take care of virtually 99% of my practice laparoscopically," said Dr. Miller of the University of Illinois, Chicago. Dr. Miller
- Cambridge Endo's Launch of New Articulating Needle Holder Impacts Laparoscopic...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire April 20, 2007 700+ words
Enabling Laparoscopic Surgeons with Access and Control through Autonomy(TM) Laparo-Angle(TM) Needle Holder FRAMINGHAM, Mass., April 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambridge Endo, a Massachusetts-based medical device company, today announced the launch of the first fully articulating hand-held needle holder for
- Cervical Cancer Awareness Survey Results Released.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire January 4, 2001 700+ words
...More Women Understand Link Between HPV and Cervical Cancer Internet Education Campaign Launched During Cervical Cancer Month WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- In commemoration of Cervical Cancer Month, the National Cervical Cancer Public...
- Cervical Cancer; Facts to Know.
- Newspaper article from: NWHRC Health Center - Cervical Cancer March 16, 2005 700+ words
...estimated 10,520 cases of invasive cervical cancer are expected to occur in the U.S...African-American women die from cervical cancer as Caucasian women. Hispanic and...the disease than Caucasian women. Cervical cancer rates also are rising among Vietnamese...
