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Endometrial Cancer
Studies from T. Ogorman et al in the area of endometrial cancer described
May 21st, 2009
In this recent report, researchers in London, the United Kingdom conducted a study "To assess the feasibility, associated anaesthetic and surgical morbidity in all morbidly obese women with endometrial cancer treated with total laparoscopic hysterectomy bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TLHBSO). Data was collected prospectively and analysed retrospectively on all morbidly obese women who had TLHBSO between February 2003 and January 2007." "One case was converted to laparotomy. The mean postoperative stay was 4.04 (3-7) days. The only postoperative surgical complication was an incisional port site hernia. Comorbidities were present in 76% (26/34) of women, 29% (10/34) had...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-05-21)
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