June 9, 2026 · American journal of obstetrics and gynecology · DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2026.05.024

Assessment of laparotomy conversion, unplanned readmission, and perioperative mortality for minimally invasive surgery in endometrial cancer

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The authors aimed to compare laparotomy conversion rates, unplanned readmission, and perioperative mortality between robotic-assisted and conventional laparoscopic hysterectomy for endometrial cancer. Their findings indicate that robotic-assisted hysterectomy is associated with significantly lower rates of laparotomy conversion, unplanned readmission, and perioperative mortality compared to conventional laparoscopic surgery. The study highlights a decrease in laparotomy conversion rates over time, suggesting potential advantages of robotic-assisted techniques in this surgical context.

Sawa Keymeulen, Matthew W Lee, Emmeline L Friedman, Hadi Erfani, Alice J Lee, Kimberly E Juarez, Jennifer A Yao, Alexia J Ouzounian, Lynda D Roman, Koji Matsuo

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