[The role of inguinal lymphadenectomy in epidermoid carcinoma of the penis. Use of Ligasure and analysis of the results].
OBJECTIVE
To compare the morbidity of conventional inguinal lymphadenectomy for epidermoid carcinoma of the penis using ligation versus ultrasonic sealing of the lymph nodes with Ligasure.


METHODS
29 cases of carcinoma of the penis are analyzed; 8 underwent superficial and deep inguinal lymphadenectomy using the conventional procedure for ligation of lymph nodes (4 cases) and ultrasonic ligation with Ligasure (4 cases). The early and late complications are analyzed.


RESULTS
The operating time was found to be significantly shorter in patients treated with Ligasure, no lymphoceles were observed and lymphedema was reduced.


CONCLUSIONS
The use of Ligasure for sealing the lymphatic vessels in inguinal lymphadenectomy for carcinoma of the penis appears to have the advantages of a shorter operating time and reduced complications in comparison with conventional ligation.
Gallo Rolania
Francisco Javier
FJ
Servicio de Urología, Hospital de León, León, España.
Beneitez Alvarez
Manuel E
ME
Izquierdo García
Francisco Miguel
FM
D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D004564:Electrocoagulation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006119:Groin; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation; D008197:Lymph Node Excision / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D008208:Lymphatic System / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000517:prevention & control; D008210:Lymphocele / Q000517:prevention & control; D008297:Male; D010412:Penile Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional / Q000295:instrumentation