Mariano Catello Di Donna, Giuseppe Cucinella, Vincenzo Giallombardo, Giuseppina Lo Balbo, Vito Andrea Capozzi, Giulio Sozzi, Natalina Buono, Letizia Borsellino, Andrea Giannini, Antonio Simone Laganà, Giovanni Scambia, Vito Chiantera
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Abstract
Introduction: Surgical evaluation of inguinal lymph nodes is essential to correctly guide the adjuvant treatment of vulvar cancer patients. Open inguinal lymphadenectomy (OIL) approach is the preferred route, while the videoendoscopic inguinal lymphadenectomy (VEIL) seems to be associated with better results. This meta-analysis aimed to compare the surgical outcomes of OIL vs VEIL in vulvar cancer.
Methods: The meta-analysis was conducted according to the PRISMA guideline. The search string included the following keywords: "(vulvar cancer) AND ((inguinal) OR (femoral)) AND ((lymph node dissection) OR (lymphadenectomy))". Three double-blind researchers independently extracted data.
Results: Seventeen studies were considered eligible for the analysis. Seven studies were included in the OIL group and ten studies in the VEIL group. A total of 372 groins were included in OIL group and 197 groins in VEIL group. 153 groins (41.1 %) in the OIL group and 25 groins (12.6 %) in the VEIL group developed major complications. The analysis of all lymphatic and wound complications showed that VEIL had a lower rate of lymphatic and wound complications. Estimated blood loss (p = 0.4), hospital stay (p = 0.18), time of drainage (p = 0.74), number of lymph node excised (p = 0.74) did not show significant difference between the two approaches.
Conclusions: VEIL route may be a valid alternative to OIL route with no differences in terms of surgical outcomes, except for operative time that is shorter for OIL. Future analysis of randomized controlled trials in this specific patient population are warranted to confirm these results.
期刊介绍:
JSO - European Journal of Surgical Oncology ("the Journal of Cancer Surgery") is the Official Journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and BASO ~ the Association for Cancer Surgery.
The EJSO aims to advance surgical oncology research and practice through the publication of original research articles, review articles, editorials, debates and correspondence.