title: Robotic radical parametrectomy in cervical cancer.
abstract: Radical parametrectomy is indicated in cases of undiagnosed early-stage invasive cervical carcinoma discovered after simple hysterectomy performed for a presumed benign disease process. This radical surgical procedure is rarely performed for benign disease; however, there are some benign conditions such as endometriosis or ovarian remnant syndrome which may require wide excision, including parametria. Traditionally, radical parametrectomy has been performed via laparotomy; however, a minimally invasive approach via laparoscopy has been reported to be feasible and safe. Here we describe the robotic surgical approach to radical parametrectomy.
authors.affiliation: Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Medical and Surgical Gynecology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ, USA. ignaciozapardiel@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Ignacio
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Zapardiel
authors.forename: Vanna
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Zanagnolo
authors.forename: Javier F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Magrina
authors.forename: Paul M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Magtibay
mesh_terms: D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell; D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D017773:Pelvic Floor / Q000601:surgery*; D012371:Robotics; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*