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Comparative study between open and laparoscopic lymphadenectomy (pelvic and para-aortic) in gynecological malignancies

Background Objective of present study was to compare the results of lymphaenectomy (pelvic and para-aortic) between laparoscopy and laparotomy in gynecological malignancies.

Methods Authors analyze the results of 30 patients suffering from gynecological malignancies (Enometrial, Ovarian and cervical) submitted to surgery as apart of treatment. Patients were classified in Two Groups Group (1) included15 patients were submitted to open radical surgery and group (2) included 15 patients Were submitted to laparoscopic radical surgery between May 2016 and October 2017.

Results In present comparative study, there was significant difference regarding intra operative blood loss, operative time and post operative hospital stay (P 0.05).

Conclusions Laparoscopic lymphadenectomy is a technically feasible and safe procedure. Authors recommend further study in large number of patients with longer duration and follow up period for assessment of oncological out-come.