Comparison of modified Cherney incision and vertical midline incision for management of early stage cervical cancer / 부인종양

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare operative feasibility and surgical outcome of the modified Cherney incision and vertical midline incision in patients undergoing radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy. METHODS: Between March 2005 and December 2007, retrospective data of 78 patients (n=17; modified Cherney incision, n=61; vertical midline incision) with early stage cervical cancer who received radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy were reviewed. RESULTS: Baseline characteristics of patients who underwent modified Cherney incision and vertical midline incision were similar except for age (mean+/-SD: 32.3+/-3.4 yr vs. 52.5+/-8.4 yr, p<0.001). Patients who received modified Cherney incision had earlier initiation of soft diet (mean+/-SD: 46.5+/-19.5 hr vs. 56.4+/-25.4 hr, p<0.016) and shorter hospital stay compared to those who received vertical midline incision (mean+/-SD: 18.0+/-4.8 days vs. 21.7+/-3.7 days, p<0.042). There was no difference in the number of dissected pelvic lymph nodes, hemoglobin change, postoperative pain, postoperative ileus, Foley indwelling duration, and perioperative complications. CONCLUSION: Excluding the selection bias for age, there was no significant difference of the clinical outcome between the modified Cherney incision group and the vertical midline incision group. Modified Cherney incision can be cosmetically performed in young age women obtaining equal number of lymph nodes without increased operative morbidity compared to vertical midline incision.

Comparison of modified Cherney incision and vertical midline incision for management of early stage cervical cancer / 부인종양

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare operative feasibility and surgical outcome of the modified Cherney incision and vertical midline incision in patients undergoing radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy. METHODS: Between March 2005 and December 2007, retrospective data of 78 patients (n=17; modified Cherney incision, n=61; vertical midline incision) with early stage cervical cancer who received radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy were reviewed. RESULTS: Baseline characteristics of patients who underwent modified Cherney incision and vertical midline incision were similar except for age (mean+/-SD: 32.3+/-3.4 yr vs. 52.5+/-8.4 yr, p<0.001). Patients who received modified Cherney incision had earlier initiation of soft diet (mean+/-SD: 46.5+/-19.5 hr vs. 56.4+/-25.4 hr, p<0.016) and shorter hospital stay compared to those who received vertical midline incision (mean+/-SD: 18.0+/-4.8 days vs. 21.7+/-3.7 days, p<0.042). There was no difference in the number of dissected pelvic lymph nodes, hemoglobin change, postoperative pain, postoperative ileus, Foley indwelling duration, and perioperative complications. CONCLUSION: Excluding the selection bias for age, there was no significant difference of the clinical outcome between the modified Cherney incision group and the vertical midline incision group. Modified Cherney incision can be cosmetically performed in young age women obtaining equal number of lymph nodes without increased operative morbidity compared to vertical midline incision.

Incisiones transversas en oncología ginecológica / Transverse incisions in gynecologic oncology

OBJETIVO: Determinar si el tipo de laparotomía influye en la etapificación de pacientes con cáncer de cuerpo y cuello uterino. MÉTODO: Se revisaron todas las fichas clínicas de pacientes con cáncer de cuerpo y cuello uterino que fueron operadas en el Hospital Clínico de la Universidad de Chile y el Hospital Clínico de la Fuerza Aérea Chilena, entre enero de 1999 y mayo de 2005. Se recopiló la siguiente información: tipo de laparotomía, índice de masa corporal (IMC), comorbilidades médicas, tiempo operatorio, histología, número total y distribución de linfonodos, pérdida sanguínea, complicaciones, duración de la cirugía y hospitalización. Se aplicaron análisis estadísticos con t student y c². RESULTADOS: Se identificaron 51 pacientes. Se usó laparotomía media (LM) y transversa (LT) en 16 (31%) y 35 (69%) de las pacientes, respectivamente. No hubo diferencias significativas en índice de masa corporal, estadio FIGO, histología, comorbilidades, estimación de pérdida sanguínea ni complicaciones intra o post operatorias entre el grupo de LM y LT. Se encontraron diferencias significativas en pacientes con IMC 25 sometidas a laparotomías verticales comparadas con las transversas, donde ocurrió mayor sangrado intraoperatorio, se recolectó mayor número de ganglios para-aórticos y tuvieron hospitalizaciones más prolongadas. CONCLUSIONES: La etapificación quirúrgica de pacientes con cáncer de cérvix o cuerpo uterino se puede realizar adecuadamente a través de incisiones transversas, sin mayor morbilidad. Previa adecuada selección, pacientes con cánceres cervical y uterino pueden beneficiarse de las ventajas ya descritas para las laparotomías transversas.

OBJECTIVE: To determine if the type of abdominal incision influences the adequacy of surgical staging in patients with uterine and cervical cancer. METHODS: A retrospective review of all uterine and cervical cancer patients operated on by the same surgeon at the Universidad de Chile Clinical Hospital and the Chilean Air Force Clinical Hospital between January 1, 1999, and May 1, 2005, is presented. Data on type of incision, body mass index (BMI), medical comorbilities, histology, total number and distribution of lymph nodes, estimated blood loss, complications, length of surgery and hospital stay were abstracted. Statistical analysis with two-tailed Student t test and c² were performed. RESULTS: 51 patients were identified. A vertical incision (VI) was used in 16 (31%) while 35 (69%) received a transverse incision (TI). There were no statistically significant differences in BMI, FIGO stage, histology, comorbilities, estimated blood loss or intraoperative and postoperative complications between the VI and TI groups. Compared patients with BMI 25, VI was associated with significantly more intraoperative blood loss, number of para-aortic lymph nodes harvested and length of hospital stay. CONCLUSION: Comprehensive surgical staging for uterine and cervical cancer can be adequately performed through a TI without greater morbidity. After appropriate selection, patients with uterine and cervical cancer can benefit from the inherent benefits previously described for TI.