Endometrial Cancer

Laparoscopic pelvic and paraaortic lymph node dissection OK for obese women

Published in Women's Health Weekly, June 20th, 2002

by Roxanne Nelson, staff medical writer - Researchers in the U.S. report that laparoscopic pelvic and paraaortic lymph node dissections can be successfully performed in obese women, especially if their Quetelet Index (QI) is below 35.

Laparoscopic surgery is being used with more frequency in treatment of gynecologic malignancies. Researchers in Oklahoma City conducted a retrospective analysis to assess whether or not obesity was a contraindication for the procedure.

The women chosen for inclusion were identified through the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center database. All had QI {{>=}}28 and had planned to treat their gynecologic...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2002-06-20)

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