Laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy.
The most common laparoscopic procedure performed in urologic surgery today is the pelvic lymphadenectomy. A good understanding of basic laparoscopic technique and the anatomy of the pelvis will allow the surgeon to avoid pitfalls and lead to a successful operation.
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Department of Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA.
D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D020706:Laparoscopes; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D008197:Lymph Node Excision / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D018579:Patient Selection; D010388:Pelvis; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014565:Urogenital Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery