Laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy: experience of a Gynaecological Cancer Centre in the UK

Abstract

We are presenting the first reported series of exclusive laparoscopic transperitoneal lymphadenectomies from a Gynaecological Cancer Centre in the UK.

Identifying Risk Factors for Complications in Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgery: A Retrospective Study

“…However, gynecologic laparoscopic surgery carries a risk of complications. In this study, the incidence of minor complications was found to be 4.64%, which aligns with previous studies [3,4,13]. The rate of major complications was only 0.51%, lower than what has been reported by others [2,3].…”

“…Two additional patients experienced colonic injuries during total hysterectomy. Common strategies for managing rectal injuries include laparotomic or laparoscopic colostomy, one-stage repair, low anterior resection, and partial rectal resection [4,[22][23][24]. To minimize the risk of injury during laparoscopic surgery, it is crucial to ensure that the separation of the intestine is performed as close to the uterus as possible.…”

“…However, there are potential complications associated with gynecologic laparoscopic surgery, such as injuries to major blood vessels, bowel and genitourinary structures; incisional hernias; port-site metastases; and gas embolism [2,3]. The overall complication rate of gynecologic laparoscopic surgery ranges from 0.69% to 6.22% [3,4], with major complications occurring in approximately 2.84% of cases [2,3]. Notably, many of these major complications arise during the entry stage of the procedure [5].…”