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New Developments in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Oncology Surgery
Katherine Ikard Stewart1, Amanda N Fader
1Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
|April 14, 2017
Summary
Minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopy and robotic approaches, is the standard for early-stage gynecologic cancers. This review covers various techniques for treating these malignancies.
Area of Science:
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Surgical Technology
Background:
- Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is revolutionizing gynecologic oncology.
- It is the current standard of care for many early-stage gynecologic malignancies.
- Benefits of MIS drive adoption of new technologies for complex procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the literature on MIS in gynecologic oncology.
- To focus on the role of different laparoscopic techniques in treating gynecologic malignancies.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature.
- Focus on traditional multiport laparoscopy.
- Evaluation of robotic-assisted laparoscopy, laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS), and robotic-assisted LESS.
Main Results:
- MIS, including various laparoscopic and robotic approaches, is increasingly utilized.
- These techniques are effective for treating early-stage gynecologic malignancies.
- Novel technologies are rapidly being introduced and adopted.
Conclusions:
- Minimally invasive surgical techniques are integral to modern gynecologic oncology.
- The review highlights the evolving landscape of surgical options for gynecologic malignancies.