The aim of this study is to evaluate the role of minimal access surgical procedures like laparoscopy, hysteroscopy and robotic surgery in the management of gestational trophoblastic tumors.
Methodology
(1) Materials: The study was carried out through a literature search using the information technology installations of the World Laparoscopy Hospital, Gurgaon, NCR, Delhi. (2) Time: The study was carried out during a period of 2 weeks between July 12th, 2011 and July 26th, 2011.
Data collection
All the publications used in the current study was accessed from the electronic (virtual) library using the following search engines: Google, SpringerLink, PubMed, Highwire press, Medline.
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