Refining the laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for testicular cancer
Int. braz. j. urol
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32(2): 196-201, Mar.-Apr. 2006. ilus
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Since its initial description, the laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection has evolved considerably, from a purely diagnostic tool performed to stage germ cell testicular cancer to a therapeutic operation that fully duplicates the open technique. Herein, we describe the current technique employed at our institution, along with illustrations of all surgical steps, and delineate the refinements of the technique over time.
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Main subject:
Testicular Neoplasms
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Laparoscopy
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Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal
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Lymph Node Excision
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Int. braz. j. urol
Journal subject:
Urology
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States
Institution/Affiliation country:
Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions/US
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