Retroperitoneal laparoscopic lymph node dissection (RPLND) in testicular cancer.
Retroperitoneal Laparoscopic Lymph node Dissection (RPLND) seems to offer similar staging accuracy and long term outcomes to Open RPLND. It is also a reasonable option in terms of morbidity. However, solid laparoscopic skills are necessary to safely perform this surgery. In the following article, we assess indications, access, surgical technique, complications and controversies of the laparoscopic RPLND.
Vidal-Mora
Ivar
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Urology Unit Clinica Indisa, Santiago, Chile.
Castillo
Octavio A
OA
D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D008197:Lymph Node Excision / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*