Lymphadenectomy in Penile Cancer
In contrast to many cancers, squamous cell carcinoma of the penis can be cured despite the presence of lymph node metastases. This characteristic is shared with testicular cancer. But unlike…
Lymphadenectomy in Urologic Oncology: Pathologic Considerations
Lymphadenectomy (LAD) is an important staging and treatment modality of oncologic surgery. LAD in genitourinary malignancies presents inherent difficulties to the urologist and pathologist because of the differences in anatomic…
Role of Radiation Therapy for the Treatment of Lymph Nodes in Urologic Malignancies
Radiation therapy (RT) represents an important therapeutic component in the management of genitourinary (GU) malignancies. RT is used to treat patients with proven involvement of the regional lymph nodes or…
Complications of Lymphadenectomy in Urologic Surgery
Lymphadenectomy in urologic surgery provides accurate staging and may be therapeutic in some patients with lymph node metastases. In addition to the associated cost, pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) has…
Novel Imaging Modalities for Lymph Node Imaging in Urologic Oncology
Accurate lymph node staging in genitourinary (GU) malignancies is important for planning an appropriate treatment and establishing an accurate prognosis. This article discusses the novel imaging techniques for detection of…
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…
