Initial experience in the laparoscopic treatment of benign and malignant gynaecological diseases in the Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad in Oaxaca

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Abstract Background The history of laparoscopic surgery in gynaecological diseases progressed with the advances of Semm, as well as with the development of tools, equipment, and energy that led to its development in all surgical areas, including oncology. Objective To present the initial experience in the laparoscopic treatment of benign and malignant gynaecological disease in Oaxaca Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad. Material and methods An analysis was performed on a total of 44 cases, distributed into: type III radical hysterectomy for invasive cervical cancer, hysterectomy type I cervical cancer in situ , extrafascial hysterectomy for benign disease, routine endometrium, ovary and routine salpingo-oophorectomy. The variables included age, BMI, surgical time, bleeding, intraoperative and postoperative complications, conversion, hospital stay, and pathology report. Results Hysterectomy type III ; age 40.2 years, BMI 25.8 kg/m 2 , 238 ml bleeding, operative time 228 min, 2.6-day hospital stay, intraoperative or postoperative complications, tumour size 1.1 cm, 14 lymph nodes dissected, vaginal and negative parametrical edge. Type I hysterectomy cervical cancer in situ : 51 years, BMI 23.8 kg/m 2 , 80 ml bleeding, operative time 127 minutes, uterus of 9 cm, length of stay of 2 days, a conversion by external iliac artery injury, with bleeding of 1500 ml. Routine endometrium: 50.3 years, BMI 30.3 kg/m 2 , 83 ml bleeding, operative time 180 minutes, uterus 12.6 cm, length of stay 2.3 days, no complications. Conclusion The management of benign and malignant pelvic diseases using laparoscopy is feasible and safe, with shorter hospital stays and a prompt recovery to daily activities.