Indications, technique, and results of laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy.
Despite considerable clinical research, there is still controversy about the optimal management of the pelvic lymph nodes in men with prostate cancer. This article reviews the creation and application of selection criteria for laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy and describes the various techniques.
Wolf
J S
JS
Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109-0330, USA. wolfs@umich.edu
D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008197:Lymph Node Excision / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D010388:Pelvis / Q000601:surgery*; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome