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. 2010 Dec 1;10(27):1–118.

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Experience was variably defined as >50 robotic surgeries (49); qualified surgeons (63); familiarity with the use of the robotic system for benign and other malignant pelvic conditions (53); advanced training in robotics. (56).

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Learning curve was variably defined as the implementation of the robotics program (45); all robotic hysterectomies were performed by senior surgeons who had never performed the procedure laparoscopically (65); the surgeon started performing robotic hysterectomies in 2005 (44); as during the learning curve of our robotics program. (43)

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Age difference was shown for Boggess 2008a (RB: 47.4, SD: 12.9 vs. OS: 41.9, SD: 11.2 years, p=0.029); for Estape 2009 (RB: 55.0, SD: 12.7 vs. OS: 42.0, SD: 12.0 years, p=0.004); for Maggioni 2009 (RB: 44.1, SD: 9.1 vs. OS: 49.8, SD: 14.1 years, p=0.035); for Bell 2008 (RB: 63.0, SD: 10.1 vs. OS: 72.3, SD: 12.5 years, p=0.0005); and for DeNardis 2008 (RB: 58.9, SD: 10.3 vs. OS: 62.5, SD: 10.8 years, p=0.05).

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Stage difference was shown for Boggess 2008, favouring IIB, IIIA/IIIB/IIIC and IVA/IVB tumours in OS (significance not given), and DeNardis 2008, favouring stage III tumours in OS (significance not given).

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Body mass index difference was shown for DeNardis 2008 (RB: 28.5, SD: 6.4 vs. OS: 34.0, SD: 9.3 kg/m2, p=0.0001), with a higher body mass index in OS.

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There was no stage information in Bell 2008. There was no difference in uterine weight.