The penetration point-induced recurrence following laparoscopic surgery of various gynecological tumors.
| Ovarian cancer | Uterine cervix cancer | Endometrial cancer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cases | 40 | 12 | 4 |
| Median age, years | 50 (22~79) | 44 (31~74) | 63 (56~72) |
| Purpose of operation | Diagnosis for 37% of the patients | - | Treatment for 75% of the patients |
| Median time of relapse | 17 days (4~730 days) | 5 months (1.5~19 months) | 13.5 months (6~21 months) |