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  • GLOBAL VALUE DOSSIER FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY

    MIS GVD – Hysterectomy 1

    GLOBAL VALUE DOSSIER FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY (MIS)

    Hysterectomy

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    Prepared by: Jayne Smith-Palmer

    Ossian Health Economics and Communications, Bäumleingasse 20, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

    Phone: +41 61 271 6214

    E-mail: [email protected]

    Version No. 2.2

    Date: March 03, 2020

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    Contents

    1. Hysterectomy .................................................................................................................... 4

    1.1. Overview of procedure .............................................................................................. 4

    1.2. Clinical and economic outcomes with open versus minimally invasive hysterectomy .......................................................................................................................... 10

    1.1.1. Clinical and economic evidence tables.................................................................... 17

    1.3. References ............................................................................................................... 41

    List of Tables Table 1-1 Hysterectomy and indications for hysterectomy performed in Germany 2005–2006 ................................................................................................................................ 5

    Table 1-2 Summary of meta-analyses comparing laparoscopic versus open hysterectomy .............................................................................................................................. 18

    Table 1-3 Summary of key clinical studies comparing open versus laparoscopic hysterectomy .......................................................................................................................... 20

    Table 1-4 Summary of key studies comparing economic outcomes of open versus laparoscopic hysterectomy .................................................................................................... 34

    List of Figures Figure 1-1 Proportion of abdominal, laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomies performed in the UK, 2011–2017 ................................................................................................................ 6

    Figure 1-2 Laparoscopic hysterectomy .............................................................................. 7

    Figure 1-3 LoS for abdominal hysterectomy versus laparoscopic hysterectomy ........... 12

    Figure 1-4 Operating time with abdominal hysterectomy versus laparoscopic hysterectomy .......................................................................................................................... 13

    Figure 1-5 Estimated blood loss with abdominal hysterectomy versus laparoscopic hysterectomy .......................................................................................................................... 14

    Figure 1-6 Total hospital costs for abdominal versus laparoscopic hysterectomy in studies conducted in Europe .................................................................................................. 15

    Figure 1-7 Total hospital costs for abdominal versus laparoscopic hysterectomy for studies performed in Australia ................................................................................................ 16

    Figure 1-8 Total costs for total abdominal hysterectomy, laparoscopic hysterectomy and vaginal hysterectomy in the United States...................................................................... 17

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    1. Hysterectomy

    1.1. Overview of procedure Hysterectomy is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in women. In the US approximately 600,000 hysterectomies are performed annually, with over one-third of women having had the procedure by age 60 years.1 Similarly in Germany in 2006 over 150,000 hysterectomies were performed; where 81% of all hysterectomies were performed for benign indications; but for vaginal hysterectomies this figure was lower at 55%, hysterectomies for malignancy were typically performed via the abdominal approach (Table 1-1).2 The number of procedures performed in other countries are similar at an estimated 100,000 per year in the UK, 60,000 in France and 30,000 per year in Australia.3 Common indications for hysterectomy include endometrial or cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, fibroids, endometriosis, pelvic pain and abnormal vaginal bleeding.

    Analysis of trends in terms of the type of hysterectomies performed in the UK showed that over the period 2011–2017 the proportion of laparoscopic hysterectomies increased from 20% to 47% (Figure 1-1).4 Similar increases have been reported in other settings including the US, Taiwan and Australia5,6,7

    Hysterectomy is classified as either subtotal (also known as supracervical), total or radical. Subtotal hysterectomy involves the removal of the upper part of the uterus but not the cervix, in total hysterectomy the whole uterus and cervix are removed and in radical hysterectomy the uterus and tissue on either side of the uterus (parametrium), cervix and the top part of the vagina are removed. Radical hysterectomy is typically only performed for cervical malignancy.

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    Table 1-1 Hysterectomy and indications for hysterectomy performed in Germany 2005–2006

    Type of operation

    N

    Indication for hysterectomy, %

    Malignant neoplasm of female

    genital organs

    Endometrial adenomatous

    hyperplasia

    Carcinoma in situ of

    female genital organs

    Neoplasias of

    uncertain or

    unknown origin

    Other malignant

    primary tumors

    Benign diseases

    of female genital organs

    Abdominal hysterectomy

    120,485 88.7 39.0 22.5 75.0 86.7 31.3

    LAVH 17,090 2.3 9.1 6.8 5.8 1.0 6.0

    Laparoscopic hysterectomy

    14,967 0.7 2.3 1.7 3.8 0.5 5.8

    Laparoscopic hysterectomy, conversion to abdominal hysterectomy

    1,707 0.2 0.6 0.1 1.4 0.3 0.6

    Vaginal hysterectomy, conversion to abdominal hysterectomy

    1,616 0.2 0.9 0.6 0.3 0.2 0.6

    Vaginal hysterectomy

    144,628 5.5 47.4 67.4 11.7 3.6 54.5

    Unclear or missing data

    4,522 2.3 0.8 1.0 2.1 7.7 1.3

    Total 305,015 12.1 1.7 2.1 1.9 0.9 81.4

    LAVH, laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy Source: Stang et al. 20112

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    Figure 1-1 Proportion of abdominal, laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomies performed in the UK, 2011–2017

    70.067.0

    63.058.8

    54.950.7

    46.5

    20.024.0

    29.032.9

    37.7

    42.5

    47.2

    7.8 7.0 6.4 5.9 4.9 4.2 3.5

    1.7 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.6 2.8

    2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

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    Abdominal Laparoscopic Vaginal Failed laparoscopic

    Source: Madhvani et al. 20194

    Overview of common surgical procedures

    Laparoscopic hysterectomy: Laparoscopic hysterectomy is similar to laparoscopically-assisted vaginal hysterectomy in that part of the procedure is performed laparoscopically and part performed vaginally; however, here the ligation of the uterine vessels is performed laparoscopically. For the procedure the patient is placed in the dorsal lithotomy position. A peri-umbilical incision is made and following placement of a trocar and the laparoscope two incisions are made lateral and inferior to the optical trocar within the oblique muscles. An initial inspection of the pelvic region is then made and a uterine manipulator inserted to push the uterus upwards. In the procedure, the utero-ovarian ligaments and fallopian tubes are first identified and dissected, followed by dissection of the left and right round ligament, then the anterior leaf of the broad ligament, followed by the endopelvic fascia and cardinal ligaments, taking care to avoid damaging the bladder. Several alternative methods can be used to dissect the ligaments including for example electrocautery, ultrasonic dissection or radiofrequency vessel sealing. The uterus is then separated from the vagina by cutting along the colpotomy ring and then removed through the vagina, followed by closure of the vaginal cuff laparoscopically and irrigation of the vaginal cuff to check for bleeding.

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    Figure 1-2 Laparoscopic hysterectomy

    Source: Cancer Research UK (available at: http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/type/womb-cancer/treatment/surgery/surgery-to-remove-womb-cancer)

    Laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy: Here part of the procedure is performed laparoscopically and part is performed vaginally; the laparoscopic component does not involve the division of the uterine vessels. This procedure requires an incision to be made in the vagina, through which the uterus is removed.

    Total laparoscopic hysterectomy: The entire procedure is performed laparoscopically (including suturing of the vaginal vault), the vaginal component of the procedure is limited to the removal of the uterus.

    Vaginal hysterectomy: Vaginal hysterectomy is typically performed for benign indications or carcinoma in situ of the cervix and/or uterus. It is generally considered unsuitable for patients with endometriosis or pelvic pain or for patients with a narrow pubic arch. For the procedure the patient is placed in the dorsal lithotomy position, the cervix is then exposed using a weighted posterior vaginal retractor, two further right-angle retractors are then used to elevate the vaginal wall and expose the cervix. An incision is then made in the vaginal wall and the uterus detached from the bladder, followed by the opening of the posterior peritoneum and dissection of the lower part of the uterus, cutting and ligating the uterine arteries, opening the anterior peritoneum, dissecting the upper part of the uterus, which involves clamping and ligating the round and ovarian ligaments, reconstruction of the pelvic floor and then closing of the vaginal wall.

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    Guidelines on laparoscopic hysterectomy

    International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy (ISGE) evidence-based guidelines for vaginal hysterectomy 2018 8

    • Vaginal hysterectomy should be considered as the first choice for benign indications (grade 1B)

    • The laparoscopic approach should be considered when vaginal hysterectomy is contraindicated or not technically possible (grade 2B)

    Danish Health Authority guidelines on surgical techniques in benign hysterectomy 20179

    • Consider vaginal hysterectomy rather than conventional laparoscopic hysterectomy for non-prolapsed uteri when feasible (weak recommendation)

    • Robot-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy should only be preferred over conventional laparoscopic hysterectomy after careful consideration because the beneficial effect is uncertain and because of the longer operating time (weak recommendation)

    American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) committee opinion on the route of hysterectomy for benign disease 201710

    • Vaginal hysterectomy is the approach of choice whenever feasible. Evidence demonstrates that is associated with better outcomes when compared with other approaches to hysterectomy

    • Laparoscopic hysterectomy is a preferable alternative to open abdominal hysterectomy for those patients in whom a vaginal hysterectomy is not indicated or feasible

    • The role of robotic assistance for execution of laparoscopic hysterectomy has not been clearly determined as more data are necessary to determine the most appropriate evidence-based applications for this technology

    French College of Obstetrics and Gynecology clinical practice guidelines on hysterectomy for benign disease (2016)11

    • In the case of hysterectomy for benign disease, the vaginal or laparoscopic approach should be preferred (grade B). In terms of the prevalence of complications there is no difference between laparoscopic hysterectomy and vaginal hysterectomy. The choice between the two will depend on other parameters such as the surgeons experience, mode of anesthesia, and organizational constraints (length of surgery and medical economic considerations). Data on the robotic approach are insufficient to recommend its use in the case of hysterectomy for benign disease (expert opinion)

    • In the case of hysterectomy for benign disease in an obese patient, vaginal or laparoscopic hysterectomy is recommended (grade C)

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    • Regardless of the surgical approach, increasing experience of the surgeon is associated with decreasing prevalence of complications. It is recommended that hysterectomy be done by a surgeon who performs at least ten hysterectomies a year (grade C)

    2011 American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) Position Statement: route of hysterectomy to treat benign uterine disease12

    • It is the position of the AAGL that most hysterectomies for benign disease should be performed either vaginally or laparoscopically and that continued efforts should be taken to facilitate these approaches

    2015 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) practice bulletin endometrial cancer13

    • Minimally invasive surgery should be embraced as the standard surgical approach for comprehensive surgical approach for comprehensive surgical staging in women with endometrial cancer (Level A)

    • Robotic-assisted laparoscopic stage is a feasible and safe alternative to traditional laparoscopy in women with endometrial cancer (Level B)

    • Vaginal hysterectomy may be an appropriate treatment for early-stage endometrioid endometrial cancer in select patients who are at high risk of surgical morbidity (Level C)

    2013 European Society for Medical Oncology clinical practice guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of endometrial cancer14

    • Laparoscopy seems to provide equivalent results in terms of disease-free survival and overall survival compared with laparotomy, with further benefit: shorter hospital stay, less use of pain killers, lower rate of complications and improved quality of life

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    1.2. Clinical and economic outcomes with open versus minimally invasive hysterectomy

    Key findings

    Clinical outcomes

    • Length of stay: In studies conducted across a broad range of settings laparoscopic hysterectomy was associated with a significantly (p

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    Economic outcomes

    • Total costs: There was some inconsistencies between settings in terms of total costs. In European and Australian studies total costs for laparoscopic hysterectomy were lower than for abdominal hysterectomy; however, in US studies, findings were inconsistent

    o European costs: In studies conducted in Europe (Netherlands, Spain and Italy), total hospital costs for laparoscopic hysterectomy were lower than for abdominal hysterectomy; however, statistical significance was not reported (Figure 1-6)35,63,64

    o Australian costs: In Australian studies total hospital costs for laparoscopic hysterectomy were consistently lower than for abdominal hysterectomy (Figure 1-7)61,62

    o US costs: In one US study, total hospital charges were highest for laparoscopically-assisted vaginal hysterectomy, followed by abdominal hysterectomy; vaginal hysterectomy was associated with the lowest total hospital charges (Figure 1-8).60 In a second US study, laparoscopic hysterectomy was associated with higher intra-operative costs but lower post-operative costs than abdominal hysterectomy.59 In a third study, laparoscopic hysterectomy, laparoscopically-assisted and vaginal hysterectomy were associated with lower total costs than open surgery42

    o Canadian costs: In Canada, total inpatient costs were lower with vaginal or laparoscopic hysterectomy relative to open hysterectomy (statistical significance was not reported)48

    • Savings due to clinical benefits: The lower total costs reported in European and Australian studies were attributable to lower post-operative hospital costs,61,62,63,64 likely driven by shorter LoS and lower complication rates

    Other findings

    Impact of SSI: Laparoscopic hysterectomy is associated with a lower incidence of SSI than open hysterectomy.15 SSI is associated with 3–5 fold longer LoS, a 2-fold increase in direct costs and a 3-fold increase in risk for hospital readmission.15 An estimated one-third of post-operative deaths are related in some way to SSI and SSI increases 30-day cost by over USD 5,400 compared with matched patients without SSI16

    Risk for SSI: In patients with endometrial cancer undergoing surgery, risk factors for superficial SSI included obesity, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score >2, anemia, laparotomy16 and longer operating time17

    Cost of transfusion: Two studies reported significantly higher transfusion rates with abdominal hysterectomy. The cost of transfusion ranges from USD 522–1,183 per unit of blood18, transfusion also prolongs hospital stay by ≥2 days19

    Utilization: In the US there has been a shift towards increased utilization of minimally invasive approaches for hysterectomy (from 2006–2009), which has been accompanied by a decrease in the incidence of intraoperative and postoperative complications and an increase in operative costs, but no increase in overall mean costs20

    Influence of setting: In the US, endometrial cancer patients treated at teaching hospitals and high-volume hospitals are more likely to undergo minimally invasive surgery38

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    Age: The observation that laparoscopic versus open surgery for endometrial cancer is associated with lower mortality and complication rates is consistent across all age groups21

    Obesity: Obese patients are more likely to undergo total abdominal hysterectomy and less likely to undergo total vaginal hysterectomy and laparoscopically assisted hysterectomy.22,38 Higher BMI is also associated with longer operating times for total abdominal hysterectomy, total vaginal hysterectomy, laparoscopically-assisted vaginal hysterectomy and total laparoscopic hysterectomy22

    Learning curve: High surgeon volume is associated with shorter operating time23 and lower costs.24 Laparoscopic hysterectomy performed by high volume surgeons was associated with a lower risk for perioperative complications,23,25 SSI25 and less blood loss23

    Learning curve: In Australia, total hospital costs for laparoscopic hysterectomy were influenced by surgeon volume/experience, such as after a learning curve, the total costs for laparoscopic hysterectomy were significantly lower than for abdominal hysterectomy (Figure 1-7).62 National guidelines for France also advocate that hysterectomy should be performed by surgeons who perform a minimum of ten procedures each year11

    Surgeon volume: Laparoscopic hysterectomy performed by high volume surgeons is associated with lower costs than when performed by low and intermediate volume surgeons25

    Tissue trauma: Abdominal hysterectomy is associated with more tissue trauma than vaginal hysterectomy and total laparoscopic hysterectomy, as evidenced by significantly higher levels of markers including IL-6 and creatine phosphokinase26

    Opioid use: Patients undergoing laparoscopic or vaginal hysterectomy had lower levels of opioid pain relief use relative to patients who underwent abdominal hysterectomy in the 2-week period following the procedure27

    Figure 1-3 LoS for abdominal hysterectomy versus laparoscopic hysterectomy

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    Figure 1-4 Operating time with abdominal hysterectomy versus laparoscopic hysterectomy

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    Figure 1-5 Estimated blood loss with abdominal hysterectomy versus laparoscopic hysterectomy

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    Figure 1-6 Total hospital costs for abdominal versus laparoscopic hysterectomy in studies conducted in Europe

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    Figure 1-7 Total hospital costs for abdominal versus laparoscopic hysterectomy for studies performed in Australia

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    Figure 1-8 Total costs for total abdominal hysterectomy, laparoscopic hysterectomy and vaginal hysterectomy in the United States

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    Table 1-2 Summary of meta-analyses comparing laparoscopic versus open hysterectomy

    Authors Details Procedures Outcome OR (95% CI) P value

    Nieboer et al. 2009 28 34 RCTs, n=4,495 patients

    Vaginal hysterectomy versus abdominal hysterectomy and laparoscopic hysterectomy

    Vaginal hysterectomy versus abdominal hysterectomy Return to normal activities, days Estimated blood loss, mL Transfusion Length of stay, days Laparoscopic hysterectomy versus abdominal hysterectomy Return to normal activities, days Operating time, mins Estimated blood loss, mL Transfusion Wound/abdominal wall infection LoS, days

    −9.47 (−12.57, −6.37)a −11.93 (−70.70, 46.84)a 1.31 (0.46, 3.72) −1.07 (−1.22, −0.92)a −13.63 (−15.42, −11.84)a 0.27 (−23.39, 23.93)a −45.26 (−72.68, −17.85)a 0.78 (0.51, 1.19) 0.31 (0.12, 0.77) −2.01 (−2.17, −1.86)a

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    Table 1-2 Summary of meta-analyses comparing laparoscopic versus open hysterectomy

    Authors Details Procedures Outcome OR (95% CI) P value

    Wang et al. 2018 30 9 RCTs, n=2,263 patients

    Abdominal hysterectomy versus laparoscopic hysterectomy versus laparoscopically-assisted vaginal hysterectomy for endometrial cancer (only comparison of abdominal versus laparoscopic presented)

    Peri-operative Operating time, mins Bowel injury Post-operative Wound infection

    18.80 (5.10, 32.49) 0.94 (0.40, 2.21) 0.52 (0.13, 1.79)

    0.002 0.615 0.015

    Walsh et al. 200931 3 RCTs, n=201 patients

    Total abdominal hysterectomy versus laparoscopic hysterectomy for benign disease

    Peri-operative Operating time, mins Estimated blood loss, mL Peri-operative complications Post-operative LoS, days Major complications Minor complications Blood transfusion

    22 (5, 39)a −183 (−346, −21)a 0.19 (0.07, 0.50) −2.5 (−5.1, 0.01)a 1.35 (0.32, 5.73) 0.12 (0.04, 0.35) 0.27 (0.05, 2.55)

    0.01 0.03 0.0008 0.05 0.68 0.0001 0.31

    For odds ratios values below 1.00 favor laparoscopic/vaginal hysterectomy, values above 1.00 favor abdominal hysterectomy aWeighted mean difference, positive values favor abdominal hysterectomy, negative values favor laparoscopic/vaginal hysterectomy CI, confidence interval; LoS, length of stay; OR, odds ratio; RCT, randomized controlled trial

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    Table 1-3 Summary of key clinical studies comparing open versus laparoscopic hysterectomy

    Study Setting Study details Procedure (year performed)

    Summary of clinical findings

    Endpoint Open MIS P value vs open

    Garry et al. 200432 and Sculpher et al. 200433

    United Kingdom and South Africa

    2 parallel multicenter RCTs, n=1,346 Abdominal trial, n=292 abdominal hysterectomy, n=584 laparoscopic Vaginal trial; n=168 vaginal hysterectomy, n=336 laparoscopic

    Laparoscopic versus abdominal hysterectomy and laparoscopic versus vaginal hysterectomy for non-malignant conditions (1996–2000)

    Abdominal trial Mean operating time, mins Major bleeding Vaginal trial Mean operating time, mins Major bleeding

    Abdominal 55.2 2.4%

    Laparoscopic 85.9 4.6% Laparoscopic 76.5 5.1%

    Vaginal 46.6 2.9%

    NR NR NR NR

    Baker et al. 201334 Multinational Post-hoc analysis of the LACE RCT data, n=353 total abdominal hysterectomy; n=407 total laparoscopic hysterectomy

    Total abdominal hysterectomy versus total laparoscopic hysterectomy for stage I endometrial cancer (2005–2010)

    Post-operative Mean (SD) pain score Week 1 Week 4 Month 3 Month 6

    Abdominal 2.48 (2.13) 0.89 (1.5) 0.54 (1.26) 0.45 (1.27)

    Laparoscopic 1.62 (2.01) 0.63 (1.34) 0.48 (1.39) 0.27 (0.98)

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    Table 1-3 Summary of key clinical studies comparing open versus laparoscopic hysterectomy

    Study Setting Study details Procedure (year performed)

    Summary of clinical findings

    Endpoint Open MIS P value vs open

    Pellegrino et al. 201735

    Italy Prospective single center study, n=130 laparoscopic hysterectomy, n=74 open hysterectomy, n=64 robotic hysterectomy (data not presented for robotic hysterectomy)

    Open versus laparoscopic hysterectomy for benign conditions (2014–2015)

    Peri-operative Mean (SD) operating time, mins Mean (SD) blood loss, mL Post-operative Mean (SD) LoS, days

    Open 116 (25) 165 (248) 3.4 (0.8)

    Laparoscopic 105 (27) 81 (73) 2.3 (0.5)

    NR NR NR

    Packiam et al. 201636 United States

    Retrospective analysis of n=28,408 abdominal hysterectomy, n=51,293 minimally invasive hysterectomy (including laparoscopic, vaginal and robot-assisted)

    Abdominal hysterectomy versus minimally invasive (including laparoscopic, vaginal and robot-assisted) (2005–2013)

    Peri-operative Median (IQR) operating time, mins Post-operative Overall complications Wound complications Transfusion Median (IQR) LoS, days Reoperation Readmission Death

    Abdominal 110 (80–155) 14.8% 4.7% 7.4% 3 (2–3) 1.9% 5.0% 0.17%

    MIS 131 (94–180) 6.6% 2.1% 1.9% 1 (1–1) 1.4% 3.2% 0.04%

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    Table 1-3 Summary of key clinical studies comparing open versus laparoscopic hysterectomy

    Study Setting Study details Procedure (year performed)

    Summary of clinical findings

    Endpoint Open MIS P value vs open

    Cohen et al. 201737 United States

    Cross sectional analysis, n=8,433 vaginal hysterectomy, n=49,902 laparoscopic hysterectomy

    Laparoscopic versus vaginal hysterectomy for any indication (2011)

    Post-operative Mean (95% CI) LoS, days

    Laparoscopic 0.65 (0.65–0.66)

    Vaginal 0.79 (0.78–0.81)

    NR

    Fader et al. 201638 United States

    Retrospective database analysis, n=21,717, n=10,843 MIS for hysterectomy

    Open hysterectomy versus MIS (vaginal, laparoscopic or robot-assisted) hysterectomy for early stage endometrial cancer (2007–2011)

    Peri-operative Surgical complication Post-operative SSI Wound/fascial dehiscence Major blood loss LoS >2 days Death

    Open 15% 1.5% 0.7% 8% 79% 0.5%

    MIS 8.0% 0.3% 0.1% 3.5% 18% 0.1%

    NR NR NR NR NR NR

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    Table 1-3 Summary of key clinical studies comparing open versus laparoscopic hysterectomy

    Study Setting Study details Procedure (year performed)

    Summary of clinical findings

    Endpoint Open MIS P value vs open

    Wallace et al. 201639 United States

    Retrospective database analysis, n=17,764 total abdominal hysterectomy, n=22,217 laparoscopic and n=11,078 vaginal hysterectomy

    Total abdominal versus laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomy for benign and malignant indications (2008–2012)

    Peri-operative Median (IQR) operating time, benign, mins Median (IQR) operating time, malignant (uterine), mins Median (IQR) operating time, malignant, (cervical), mins Post-operative Benign indications Wound complications Blood transfusion Any complication Readmission Return to OR Death Malignant indications Wound complications Blood transfusion Any complication Readmission Return to OR Death

    Open 105 (77–146) 143 (103–194) 177 (124–252) TAH 4.1% 5.7% 12.1% 2.2% 1.0% 0.33% 8.2% 18.9% 29.4% 5.5% 1.7% 0.84%

    Laparoscopic 127 (95–174) 172 (127–229) 210 (134–189) Laparoscopic 2.1% 1.3% 6.2% 2.0% 1.0% 0.20% 2.2% 2.0% 7.2% 3.2% 0.90% 0.14%

    Vaginal 94 (65–135) Vaginal 1.7% 1.7% 7.0% 1.4% 0.86% 0.07% 3.2% 3.2% 9.7% 3.8% 1.1% 0.54%

    NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR

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    Table 1-3 Summary of key clinical studies comparing open versus laparoscopic hysterectomy

    Study Setting Study details Procedure (year performed)

    Summary of clinical findings

    Endpoint Open MIS P value vs open

    Warren et al. 200940 United States

    Retrospective database analysis, n=8754 open abdominal hysterectomy, n=3,520 laparoscopic hysterectomy, n=3,130 vaginal hysterectomy

    Open abdominal versus laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomy (2005–2006)

    Post-operative Any infection Mean (SD) LoS, days

    Abdominal 18% 3.66 (1.83)

    Laparoscopic 15% 1.56 (1.48)

    Vaginal 14% 2.21 (1.50)

    Laparoscopic

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    Table 1-3 Summary of key clinical studies comparing open versus laparoscopic hysterectomy

    Study Setting Study details Procedure (year performed)

    Summary of clinical findings

    Endpoint Open MIS P value vs open

    Fitch et al. 201642 United States

    Retrospective database analysis, n=6,060 inpatient open, n=10,175 outpatient laparoscopic, n=3,415 outpatient laparoscopically-assisted, n=2,276 outpatient vaginal

    Inpatient open versus outpatient MIS (2012–2013)

    Post-operative 30-day readmission

    Open 0.31%

    Laparoscopic 0.21%

    LAVH 0.22%

    Vaginal 0.25%

    0.01b

    Leiserowitz et al. 200943

    United States

    Retrospective database analysis, n=978 laparoscopically-assisted vaginal hysterectomy; n=11,765 total abdominal hysterectomy

    Laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy versus total abdominal hysterectomy for endometrial cancer (1997–2001)

    Post-operative

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    Table 1-3 Summary of key clinical studies comparing open versus laparoscopic hysterectomy

    Study Setting Study details Procedure (year performed)

    Summary of clinical findings

    Endpoint Open MIS P value vs open

    Harris et al. 201644 United States

    Retrospective cohort study in n=3,385 abdominal hysterectomy, n=7,759 laparoscopic hysterectomy, n=3,272 vaginal hysterectomy

    In patients undergoing hysterectomy for benign indications (2013–2015; only 2015 data presented)

    Post-operative Major complications Hospital readmission Reoperation

    Abdominal 10.2% 6.1% 3.4%

    Laparoscopic 3.4% 3.7% 2.0%

    Vaginal 3.1% 3.6% 2.3%

    NR NR NR

    Hanwright et al. 201345

    United States

    Retrospective database analysis, n=4,4107 laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) and n=2,083 total laparoscopic hysterectomy

    Laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy versus total laparoscopic hysterectomy for any indication (2006–2010)

    Perioperative Mean (SD) Length of surgery, hours Post-operative Overall complications Wound complications Medical complications Reoperation Mean (SD) LoS, days

    LAVH 2.20 (1.14) 7.0% 2.2% 5.4% 1.3% 1.36 (1.61)

    TLH 2.66 (1.25) 6.3% 1.8% 4.9% 1.7% 1.18 (1.35)

    LAVH vs. TLH

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    Table 1-3 Summary of key clinical studies comparing open versus laparoscopic hysterectomy

    Study Setting Study details Procedure (year performed)

    Summary of clinical findings

    Endpoint Open MIS P value vs open

    Doganay et al. 201146

    Turkey Retrospective single center chart review, n=4,398 abdominal hysterectomy, n=1,944 vaginal hysterectomy, n=138 total laparoscopic hysterectomy

    Open abdominal versus total laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomy for benign indications (2001–2009)

    Peri-operative Major complications Minor complications Median (range) operating time, mins Median (range) blood loss, mL Post-operative Median (range) LoS, days

    Abdominal 3.6% 2.7% 125 (35–240) 300 (80–1,800) 5 (3–40)

    TLH 2.8% 0.7% 130 (70–260) 200 (50–650) 2 (1–15)

    Vaginal 2.7% 1.4% 95 (30–108) 250 (50–800) 2 (5–20)

    TLH NR NR NR

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    Table 1-3 Summary of key clinical studies comparing open versus laparoscopic hysterectomy

    Study Setting Study details Procedure (year performed)

    Summary of clinical findings

    Endpoint Open MIS P value vs open

    Gale et al. 2016 48 Canada Retrospective single center analysis, n=1,760 laparotomy, n=1,972 laparoscopic hysterectomy, n=605 vaginal hysterectomy

    Laparotomy versus laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomy for benign disease (2005–2012)

    Post-operative ED visit Readmission Transfusion Return to OR Admission to ICU

    10.6% 3.2% 2.4% 1.1% 0.1%

    Laparoscopic 12.9% 3.5% 1.0% 1.0% 0.3%

    Vaginal 10.1% 3.4% 1.3% 0.9% 0.1%

    Laparoscopic ns ns ns ns ns

    Vaginal ns ns ns ns ns

    Wright et al. 201249 United States

    Retrospective database analysis, n=1,610 abdominal hysterectomy, n=217 laparoscopic hysterectomy, n=67 robotic hysterectomy (not presented)

    Abdominal versus laparoscopic versus robotic (not presented) radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer (2006–2010)

    Peri-operative Intraoperative complication Post-operative Any complication Surgical site complications Medical complications Transfusion Re-operation Median LoS, days LoS >3 days Non-routine discharge Mortality

    Abdominal 5.8% 15.8% 3.4% 8.8% 15.0% 0.4% 3 44.3% 1.3% 1.3%

    Laparoscopic 5.1% 9.2% 3.2% 3.2% 5.1% 0 2 11.1% 0.9% 0

    NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR

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    Table 1-3 Summary of key clinical studies comparing open versus laparoscopic hysterectomy

    Study Setting Study details Procedure (year performed)

    Summary of clinical findings

    Endpoint Open MIS P value vs open

    Scalici et al. 201550 United States

    Retrospective database analysis, n=1,269 exploratory laparotomy, n=807 minimally invasive surgery

    Exploratory laparotomy versus minimally invasive surgery for hysterectomy for endometrial cancer (2006–2010)

    Peri-operative Mean (SD) operating time, mins Post-operative Mean (SD) LoS, days Complications

    Open 148 (68) 3.8 (2.1) 31.3%

    MIS 192 (84) 1.6 (1.2) 12.0%

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    Table 1-3 Summary of key clinical studies comparing open versus laparoscopic hysterectomy

    Study Setting Study details Procedure (year performed)

    Summary of clinical findings

    Endpoint Open MIS P value vs open

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    Thailand Retrospective chart review, n=115 laparoscopic hysterectomy, n=388 abdominal hysterectomy

    Abdominal versus laparoscopic hysterectomy for severe pelvic endometriosis (2002–2007)

    Peri-operative Conversion Mean (SD) surgical time, mins Estimated blood loss, mL Blood loss ≥500 mL Blood loss ≥1,000 mL Blood transfusion Post-operative Mean (SD) LoS, days Complications Post-operative fever Organ injuries Bladder injury Ureteric injury Bowel injury

    Abdominal ― 140 (52) 761 (633) 59% 26% 31% 6.4 (3.0) 49% 28% 5% 0.5% 0.8% 4%

    Laparoscopic 4.3% 185 (49) 303 (255) 20% 4% 7% 3.5 (1.1) 18% 10% 0.9% 0.9% 0 0

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    Table 1-3 Summary of key clinical studies comparing open versus laparoscopic hysterectomy

    Study Setting Study details Procedure (year performed)

    Summary of clinical findings

    Endpoint Open MIS P value vs open

    Suisted et al. 201753 New Zealand Single center analysis prospective data collection for n=120 total laparoscopic hysterectomy, n=120 abdominal hysterectomy, n=120 vaginal hysterectomy

    Abdominal versus total laparoscopic versus vaginal hysterectomy for benign disease or early malignancy (2012–2015)

    Peri-operative Mean (SD) operating time, mins Mean (SD) estimated blood loss, mL Post-operative Mean (SD) LoS, hours Any major complication Re-operation Wound infection Readmission Transfusion

    Open 103 (33) 517 (672) 102 (37) 6.6% 3.3% 5% 7.5% 5.8%

    TLH 127 (45) 153 (116) 51 (21) 2.5% 0.8% 3.3% 3.3% 0%

    Vaginal 93 (27) 245 (207) 75 (31) 6.6% 3.3% 3.3% 2.5% 0%

    TLH

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    Table 1-3 Summary of key clinical studies comparing open versus laparoscopic hysterectomy

    Study Setting Study details Procedure (year performed)

    Summary of clinical findings

    Endpoint Open MIS P value vs open

    Park et al. 201355 South Korea Retrospective single center analysis, n=115 laparoscopic radical hysterectomy; n=188 open radical hysterectomy

    Laparoscopic versus open radical hysterectomy for stage IB2 and IIA2 cervical cancer (1997–2011)

    Peri-operative Median (range) operating time, mins Median (range) blood loss, mL Transfusion required Intraoperative complication Post-operative Post-operative complication Median (range) LoS, days

    Open (radical) 264 (110–505) 500 (50–2,000) 44.7% 2.1% 13.8% 16 (4–69)

    Laparoscopic 280 (145–580) 300 (50–2,000) 46.9% 4.3% 6.1% 9 (5–33)

    0.080 0.003 0.708 0.269 0.036 0.001

    Tinelli et al. 201456 Italy Multicenter analysis in obese patients, n=45 laparoscopic, n=30 laparotomic hysterectomy

    Laparoscopic versus laparotomy for hysterectomy in obese women with endometrial cancer (2004–2013)

    Peri-operative Mean (SD) blood loss, mL Mean (SD) operating time, mins Post-operative Mean (SD) LoS, days Post-discharge Cancer recurrence

    Open 125 (32) 143 (25) 6.3 (1.1) 6.6%

    Laparoscopic 65 (15) 166 (21) 3.1 (0.4) 8.8%

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    Table 1-3 Summary of key clinical studies comparing open versus laparoscopic hysterectomy

    Study Setting Study details Procedure (year performed)

    Summary of clinical findings

    Endpoint Open MIS P value vs open

    Riberio et al. 200357 Brazil RCT, n=20 total abdominal hysterectomy, n=20 vaginal hysterectomy, n=20 laparoscopic hysterectomy

    Total abdominal hysterectomy versus vaginal hysterectomy versus laparoscopic hysterectomy

    Peri-operative Mean operating time, mins

    TAH 109

    Laparoscopic 119

    Vaginal 78

    Laparoscopic ns

    Vaginal

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    Table 1-4 Summary of key studies comparing economic outcomes of open versus laparoscopic hysterectomy

    Study Setting Study details Procedures Currency (Cost year)

    Cost

    Outcome Open MIS P value

    Pellegrino et al. 201735

    Italy Prospective single center study, n=130 laparoscopic hysterectomy, n=74 open hysterectomy, n=64 robotic hysterectomy (data not presented for robotic hysterectomy)

    Open versus laparoscopic hysterectomy for benign conditions (2014–2015)

    EUR (2014–2015)

    Costs Mean total cost Mean cost hospital stay Mean cost operating room staff

    2,846 1,740 935

    Laparoscopic 2,053 1,120 775

    NR NR NR

    Cohen et al. 201737

    United States Cross sectional analysis, n=7,625 vaginal hysterectomy, n=44,624 laparoscopic hysterectomy

    Laparoscopic versus vaginal hysterectomy for any indication (2011)

    USD (year not stated)

    Costs Mean (95% CI) total charges

    Laparoscopic 24,198 (24,017–24,381)

    Vaginal 14,167 (13,912–14,427)

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    Table 1-4 Summary of key studies comparing economic outcomes of open versus laparoscopic hysterectomy

    Study Setting Study details Procedures Currency (Cost year)

    Cost

    Outcome Open MIS P value

    laparoscopic hysterectomy, n=3,130 vaginal hysterectomy

    Mean (SD) outpatient cost (adjusted)

    NA

    9,426 (339)

    7,627 (304)

    NR

    NR

    Fader et al. 201638

    United States Retrospective database analysis, n=21,717, n=10,843 MIS for hysterectomy

    Open hysterectomy versus MIS (vaginal, laparoscopic or robot-assisted) hysterectomy for early stage endometrial cancer (2007–2011)

    USD (year not stated)

    Costs Overall mean costs without complication Adjusted additional cost associated with complications

    10,935 7,444

    Laparoscopic 10,809 7,358

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    Table 1-4 Summary of key studies comparing economic outcomes of open versus laparoscopic hysterectomy

    Study Setting Study details Procedures Currency (Cost year)

    Cost

    Outcome Open MIS P value

    Mannschreck et al. 201658

    United States Retrospective cohort study in n=7,388 (propensity matched) patients with open or minimally invasive hysterectomy

    Open hysterectomy versus minimally invasive (vaginal, laparoscopic or robot-assisted) in patients with non-metastatic endometrial cancer (propensity score matched analysis) (2012–2013)

    USD (year not stated)

    Costs Mean (95% CI) overall cost Mean (95% CI) cost without complications Mean (95% CI) cost with complications

    14,712 (14,434–14,989) 12,269 (12,013–12,525) 20,617 (20,009–21,225)

    13,469 (13,217–13,722)

    12,301 (12,067–12,536)

    20,795 (20,089–21,501)

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    Table 1-4 Summary of key studies comparing economic outcomes of open versus laparoscopic hysterectomy

    Study Setting Study details Procedures Currency (Cost year)

    Cost

    Outcome Open MIS P value

    n=217 laparoscopic hysterectomy, n=67 robotic hysterectomy (not presented)

    hysterectomy for cervical cancer (2006–2010)

    Barnett et al. 201059

    United States Cost comparison of robotic, versus laparoscopic versus open hysterectomy using decision analytic model

    Robotic versus laparoscopic versus open hysterectomy (robotic not presented here)

    USD (2008) Costs Preoperative holding cost Intraoperative Anesthesia professional fee Surgeon professional fee Operating room time Operating room fees Anesthesia set up Operating room set up Disposable instruments Post-operative Post-operative anesthesia care unit Room, board, transfusions and pharmacy Recovery Lost wages and caregiver

    95 923 1,186 1,600 341 1,381 198 404 4,044 4,405

    95

    1,385

    1,351 2,326

    341

    1,085 1,138

    216

    704

    2,677

    NR

    NR

    NR NR

    NR NR NR

    NR

    NR

    NR

    Lenihan et al. 200460

    United States Combined retrospective cohort study, of

    Total abdominal hysterectomy versus total vaginal

    USD Costs Total hospital charges Time to return to normal

    13,089 5.7

    LAVH 15,186 3.17

    TVH 10,146 5.25

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    Table 1-4 Summary of key studies comparing economic outcomes of open versus laparoscopic hysterectomy

    Study Setting Study details Procedures Currency (Cost year)

    Cost

    Outcome Open MIS P value

    total abdominal hysterectomy, total vaginal hysterectomy and laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy

    hysterectomy and laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy (2001–2003)

    activity, weeks Time to return to work, weeks Family time off, days

    5.93 4.63

    3.8 2.38

    5.0 3.8

    NR NR

    Sculpher et al. 200433

    United Kingdom

    Cost-effectiveness analysis based on two parallel trial, one comparing laparoscopic versus vaginal hysterectomy and laparoscopic versus abdominal hysterectomy

    Laparoscopic versus vaginal hysterectomy and laparoscopic versus abdominal hysterectomy for benign indications

    GBP (1999–2000)

    Vaginal trial Mean theatre cost Hospital “hotel” cost Other post-operative cost Follow-up cost at 6 weeks Follow-up cost at 4 months Follow-up cost at 1 year Total cost Abdominal trial Mean theatre cost Hospital “hotel” cost Other post-operative cost Follow-up cost at 6 weeks Follow-up cost at 4 months Follow-up cost at 1 year Total cost

    453 692 13 128 88 146 1,520

    Vaginal 396 591 18 89 47 112 1,253

    Laparoscopic 807 589 14 144 37 64 1,654 788 548 21 193 39 115 1,706

    NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR

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    Table 1-4 Summary of key studies comparing economic outcomes of open versus laparoscopic hysterectomy

    Study Setting Study details Procedures Currency (Cost year)

    Cost

    Outcome Open MIS P value

    Graves et al. 201361

    Australia Cost-effectiveness modeling study using RCT data

    Total abdominal hysterectomy versus total laparoscopic hysterectomy

    AUD (2011) Costs Surgery costs Total costs

    6,755 15,870

    7,265

    12,124

    NR

    Rhou et al. 201362

    Australia Retrospective review of direct costs in a tertiary hospital in a matched cohort

    Total laparoscopic hysterectomy versus fast track open hysterectomy

    AUD (year not stated)

    Costs Intraoperative costs Post-operative cost Total cost Total cost after learning curve

    2,776 6,233 9,009 8,647

    3,877 3,965 7,842 6,797

    0.001 0.001 0.068 0.001

    Bijen et al. 201163

    The Netherlands

    Cost-effectiveness analysis based on RCT, n=185 laparoscopic, n=94 open

    Total laparoscopic hysterectomy versus total abdominal hysterectomy for early stage endometrial cancer

    EUR (2008) Costs Operative procedure Hospital stay Additional homecare

    372 (169) 2,133 (1,175) 1,072 (1,508)

    1,173 (345)

    1,175 (995)

    1,105 (1,928)

    NR NR NR

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    Table 1-4 Summary of key studies comparing economic outcomes of open versus laparoscopic hysterectomy

    Study Setting Study details Procedures Currency (Cost year)

    Cost

    Outcome Open MIS P value

    Coronado et al. 201264

    Spain Single center study of costs and outcomes, n=84 laparoscopic, n= 192 open and n=71 robotic (not presented here)

    Robotic versus laparoscopy versus laparotomy surgery including hysterectomy for endometrial cancer (robotic not presented) (2003–2011)

    EUR (year not stated)

    Costs Mean (SD) surgical cost Mean (SD) hospitalization cost Mean (SD) total cost

    1,145 (206) 4,384.5 (2,932.9) 4,680.7 (1,860.3)

    2,334.5 (334.1)

    2,694.3 (2,547.5)

    4,594.3 (1,447.8)

    NR NR NR

    aIncludes procedure and 30-day readmission costs LAVH, laparoscopically-assisted vaginal hysterectomy; MIS; minimally invasive surgery; NR, not reported; RCT, randomized controlled trial; SD, standard deviation; TVH, total vaginal hysterectomy

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