Laparoscopic surgery for uterine malignant tumors

Uterine malignant tumor surgery (radical surgery for uterine cancer and cervical cancer), which has traditionally been performed using open surgery, can now be performed as laparoscopic surgery covered by health insurance if certain criteria are met. Our hospital is a certified facility that can perform laparoscopic uterine malignant tumor surgery covered by health insurance. Surgery is performed responsibly by a gynecological oncologist and a certified gynecological endoscopic technician.
For uterine cancer that is preoperatively diagnosed as stage IA, laparoscopic uterine malignant tumor surgery, including lymph node dissection, can be performed as covered by insurance.
For cervical cancer, our hospital currently considers laparoscopic radical hysterectomy (combined with sentinel lymph node biopsy as part of clinical research) appropriate for cases in which the maximum diameter of the tumor is 2 cm or less. If the maximum diameter of the tumor exceeds 2 cm, we recommend open radical hysterectomy. Additionally, laparoscopic (or open) radical trachelectomy is also appropriate for cases in which the maximum diameter of the tumor is 2 cm or less.