Lymph Node Dissection in Testicular Cancer: The State of the Art and Future Perspectives.
Bartosz MalkiewiczGabriela ŚwirkoszWojciech LewandowskiKatarzyna DemskaZuzanna SzczepaniakJakub KarwackiWojciech KrajewskiTomasz SzydełkoPublished in: Current oncology reports (2024)
RPLND serves as an essential diagnostic procedure, aiding in the precise assessment of lymph node involvement and guiding personalized treatment strategies. It has demonstrated therapeutic value, particularly in patients with specific risk factors and disease stages, contributing to improved oncological outcomes and survival rates. Recent studies have emphasized the importance of meticulous patient selection and nerve-sparing techniques to mitigate complications while optimizing outcomes. Additionally, modern imaging and surgical approaches have expanded the potential applications of RPLND. In the context of TC management, RPLND remains a valuable and evolving tool. Its dual role in staging and therapy underscores its relevance in contemporary urological practice. This review highlights the critical role of RPLND in enhancing patient care and shaping treatment strategies, emphasizing the need for further research to refine patient selection and surgical techniques.
Keyphrases
- lymph node
- risk factors
- robot assisted
- case report
- rectal cancer
- sentinel lymph node
- healthcare
- radical prostatectomy
- high resolution
- papillary thyroid
- prostate cancer
- minimally invasive
- type diabetes
- quality improvement
- squamous cell
- radiation therapy
- stem cells
- mass spectrometry
- free survival
- germ cell
- bone marrow
- lymph node metastasis
- weight loss
- peripheral nerve