Robotic and laparoscopic gynaecological surgery: a prospective multicentre observational cohort study and economic evaluation in England.

Abstract

Objective: To compare the health-related quality of life and cost-effectiveness of robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery (RALS) versus conventional 'straight stick' laparoscopic surgery (CLS) in women undergoing hysterectomy as part of their treatment for either suspected or proven gynaecological malignancy.