Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access

Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt

Publications

• Review Article   
  Laparoscopic Versus Conventional Open Method for the Surgical Staging of Endometrial Carcinoma: A Comparative Study
  Author(s): Mohamed SH Ramadan, Eman A Eltokhy, Ahmed Mohamed Yehia, Ramadan Mahmoud and Ola A Harb*
  
  Introduction: Before the advancement and improvement of techniques of using laparoscopy in total hysterectomy, it was considered as a procedure that carried a high risk of injury to the ureters but now with improvement of the experience, training and novel equipment, there is increase in the use of such procedure with lower incidence of ureteric injury. Recently, in surgical staging of endometrial carcinoma (EC); the laparoscopy role has been considered more beneficial. Many previous reports proved fewer complications, lower morbidity, shorter duration of postoperative hospitalization, and rabid recovery. But, the therapeutic benefits and drawbacks of using laparoscopy are not confirmed yet. Aim: The aim of current study was to assess the benefits and drawbacks of using laparoscopy in surgical staging of EC and comparing them .. View More»
  

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