Robotic surgery in endometrial cancer: first Polish experience

In Poland, robotic surgery is nowadays perceived as a new method of surgical treatment in endometrial cancer patients. We aim to present the first Polish group of endometrial cancer patients treated using robotic surgery. The analysis was based on 79 patients with mean age of 59.72 ± 11.709 (range 27–83) years and endometrial cancer scheduled for surgical treatment. Mean BMI was 31.38 ± 8.78 (range 19.03–65.97) kg/m 2 . The data were collected based on a questionnaire consisting of 19 questions concerning the patient’s perception of robotic surgery before the procedure. Patients with a family history of neoplastic diseases indicate precision of movements as the most important reason for choosing robotic surgery ( p = 0.0035). Patients after surgery procedures in the past named shorter hospitalization as a major benefit ( p = 0.0037). Patients who chose robotic surgery for financial reasons stressed the cosmetic effect as a priority ( p = 0.0319). Shorter length of hospital stay, less blood loss, enlarged view, and good visualization were statistically significant reasons for choosing robotic surgery ( p