Comparative study of supracervical hysterectomy between da Vinci SP® surgical system and conventional single-site laparoscopy for uterine fibroid: Single center experiences

Aim: This study aimed to review the surgical outcomes of supracervical hysterectomy using the da Vinci SP ® surgical system and conventional single-site laparoscopic surgery for uterine fibroids. Materials and methods This study included 79 patients who underwent supracervical hysterectomy with the da Vinci SP ® surgical system and conventional single-site laparoscopy for uterine fibroid between June 2018 and April 2021. All the surgeries were performed by an experienced surgeon. Surgical outcomes and complications were reviewed in both groups. Results No significant difference was found between the two groups with regards to the patients’ preoperative surgical conditions such as weight of the uterus, history of pelvic surgery, and pelvic adhesion. A significantly longer operation time ( p  < 0.01) and higher levels of C-reactive protein ( p  < 0.01) were found in the robotic surgery group; in particular, the uterus-out time was significantly longer ( p  < 0.01). No significant differences were found in other surgical outcomes such as complication rates and hospital stays. Conclusion Supracervical hysterectomy using the da Vinci ® SP surgical system is comparable to conventional single-site laparoscopy in uncomplicated cases. However, it requires a significantly longer operative time and has a higher inflammatory response.