Two-port access laparoscopic radical hysterectomy: First clinical report

Abstract

Recently, laparoscopic radical hysterectomy has been established as a feasible alternative to an open radical procedure. Current trials are aimed at further reducing the postoperative morbidity so new schemes of laparoscopic surgery, such as embryonic natural orifice transumbilical endoscopic surgery are being developed. We introduce our two-port access laparoscopic radical hysterectomy technique using a single multi-channel port and 5-mm ancillary port. Our two-port technique seems to be minimally invasive with a decrease in morbidity and offers cosmetic benefits with less visible scars. Two-port access laparoscopic radical hysterectomy with a pelvic and paraaortic lymph node dissection in selected gynecologic cancer patients may be feasible for experienced laparoscopic surgeons