title: Robotic radical hysterectomy. A literature review.
abstract: Advanced laparoscopic procedures are increasingly being used as an alternative to laparotomy in gynecologic surgery. Several reviews have been completed that examine the advantages and drawbacks of this technique. Robotic technology offers the promise of overcoming many of the shortcomings of laparoscopy, while preserving classic operative techniques. This review article summarizes some of the most recent literature provided in the arena of robotic assisted radical hysterectomy for the treatment of cervical or endometrial cancer.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, USA.
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Pareja
authors.forename: P T
authors.initials: PT
authors.lastname: Ramirez
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D015992:Body Mass Index; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D016889:Endometrial Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000379:methods*; D010535:Laparoscopy; D007813:Laparotomy; D007902:Length of Stay; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012371:Robotics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D020535:Video-Assisted Surgery