title: The history and anatomy of urologic lymphadenectomy.
abstract: The history of urologic lymphadenectomy is rich and diverse. Our current understanding of its use and benefits is a product of the hard work of numerous physicians and scientists from many nations. Standard dissection templates for the various urologic malignancies are based on a complete understanding of the anatomy of the lymphatic system, which has developed immensely since Hippocrates first described the white blood of the lymphatic system while performing an axillary dissection. It is hoped that the next 100 years will bring even greater comprehension of its value and utility.
authors: Division of Urology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA.
authors: Daniel J
authors: DJ
authors: Lewinshtein
authors: Christopher R
authors: CR
authors: Porter
mesh_terms: D049670:History, 17th Century; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D049691:History, Medieval; D006801:Humans; D008197:Lymph Node Excision / Q000266:history* / Q000379:methods; D008208:Lymphatic System / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D008297:Male; D052801:Male Urogenital Diseases / Q000266:history* / Q000601:surgery