Options for laparoscopic surgery in cervical carcinomas

The laparoscopy in vaginal surgical technique in the therapy of cervical cancer causes some scepticism. However the results, particularly for lymphadenectomy, are very interesting. Moreover laparoscopic staging of cervical cancer can also be recommended when preoperative chemotherapy is planned. Using the laparoscopic staging method the treatment of the patient may be more individualized.

Cervical cancer; Laparoscopy; Lymphadenectomy

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