Welcome to our Journal Highlights section. These articles offer insights into the uses and benefits of minimally invasive approaches in the gynecology surgery field.

Campbell ES, Xiao H, Smith MK. Types of hysterectomy: Comparison of characteristics, Hospital costs, utilization and outcomes. Journal of Reproductive Medicine. 2003; 48(12): 943-49.
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Lenihan JP, Kovanda C, Cammarano C. Comparison of laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy with traditional hysterectomy for cost-effectiveness to employers.  American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2004; 190(6): 1714-20.
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Johnson N, Barlow D, Lethaby A, et al. Surgical approach to hysterectomy for benign gynaecological disease. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2005(1): CD003677.
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Sarmini OR, Lefholz K, Froeschke HP. A comparison of laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy and total abdominal hysterectomy outcomes. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. 2005;12(2): 121-24.
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Warren L, Ladapo J, Borah B, Gunnarson C.  Open abdominal versus laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomy:  analysis of a large United States payer measuring quality and cost of care.  Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. 2009; 16(5): 581-88.
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