[Are there still contra-indications to laparoscopic treatment of endometrial carcinoma?]

Gynecol Obstet Fertil. 2010 Feb;38(2):119-25. doi: 10.1016/j.gyobfe.2009.12.010. Epub 2010 Jan 27.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Laparoscopic treatment is becoming a standard of care for early endometrial carcinoma. However, not all patients are suitable for this approach. A review of the current literature provides some arguments to differentiate absolute contra-indications from relative ones, for which, whenever possible, some options are suggested.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Carcinoma / pathology
  • Carcinoma / surgery*
  • Contraindications
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / pathology
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy
  • Laparoscopy* / methods
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
  • Obesity / complications
  • Treatment Outcome