Minimally Invasive Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection for Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer is the most common solid organ malignancy in young men between the ages of 15 and 35. Although much of this increase in survival can be attributed to…
The Role of Lymphadenectomy for Testicular Cancer: Indications, Controversies, and Complications
Retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy remains an integral component in the multidisciplinary management of testicular cancer. Through the evolution of the procedure, continued refinements have led to diagnostic and therapeutic benefits as well…
The Role of Lymph Node Dissection in Renal Cell Carcinoma
The role of lymph node dissection (LND) in the staging and treatment of renal cell carcinoma has long been a topic of debate. The controversy has focused on whether LND…
The Emerging Role of Lymphadenectomy in Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma
Within the last decade, there has been an increased focus on lymphadenectomy or lymph node dissection (LND) in patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC). Although the data with regards…
Feasibility of Minimally Invasive Lymphadenectomy in Bladder and Prostate Cancer Surgery
With the rapid and widespread adoption of minimally invasive procedures (laparoscopic and robotic) for the treatment of prostate and bladder cancers in the last decade, concerns have been raised regarding…
The History and Anatomy of Urologic Lymphadenectomy
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…
Lymphadenectomy for Bladder Cancer: Indications and Controversies
Pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) at the time of cystectomy remains the most accurate method of staging and can have a positive impact on cancer control, and there is general…
Role of Lymphadenectomy for Prostate Cancer: Indications and Controversies
Pelvic lymph node dissection is the only reliable technique to detect low-volume lymph node involvement in prostate cancer. Extended lymph node dissections that include the internal iliac chain in addition…
Sexual Function in Men with Metabolic Syndrome
The metabolic syndrome (MetS) has become one of the major public health challenges worldwide. Emerging data have now clearly demonstrated its impact on male sexual function. The MetS appears to…
Men’s Health Initiative of British Columbia: Connecting the Dots
The Men’s Health Initiative of British Columbia (MHIBC) was created as a large-scale umbrella initiative aimed at connecting the dots by identifying, coordinating, and consolidating the existing foci of excellence…
