Robotic-assisted, laparoscopic, and vaginal hysterectomy in morbidly obese patients with endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer

BackgroundHysterectomy for endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer in morbidly obese patients is challenging. Here, we reported data regarding three minimally invasive approaches. MethodThis is a multicenter retrospective study evaluating 30-day and 90-day surgery-related outcomes of morbidly obese patients (those with BMI > 40kg/m2) undergoing robotic-assisted, laparoscopic, and vaginal hysterectomy. ResultsCharts of 95 morbidly obese patients who underwent surgery for endometrial cancer were retrieved. Overall, robotic-assisted, laparoscopic, and vaginal surgeries were performed in 35 (36.8%), 38 (40%), and 22 (23.2%) patients, respectively. Patients having robotic-assisted surgery experienced longer operative time than patients having vaginal and laparoscopic approaches (p < 0.001). Surgical approaches did not influence the risk of having intraoperative and severe (Clavien-Dindo grade 3 or more) postoperative complications. No 90-day mortality occurred. ConclusionsRobotic-assisted, laparoscopic, and vaginal surgery represent three safe and feasible minimally invasive approaches to manage morbidly obese patients with endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer.