Laparoscopic bilateral pelvic and paraaortic lymph node sampling: an evolving technique

Article Abstract:

Aortic and pelvic lymph node sampling can be possible with new laparoscopic techniques in female malignant diseases. Laparoscopy is the medical examination of internal organs by insertion of a small tube through the abdomen. Cell tissues can be sampled for further evaluation before surgical treatment. Researchers used laparoscopic lymph node sampling in 40 female patients with malignancies. A total of 35 patients completed laparoscopic disease evaluation. The average number of lymph nodes taken was more than 27. Only five patients required further abdominal surgery during explorative laparoscopy. Four patients developed complications, including two cases of deep vein thrombosis and two cases of small bowel obstruction due to herniation of the small bowel.

Methods, Cancer, Laparoscopy, Lymph node biopsy

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Laparoscopic radical hysterectomy (type III) with aortic and pelvic lymphadenectomy

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Laparoscopic surgery using small incisions and instruments may be thorough enough for radical hysterectomies including removal of cancerous lymph nodes. Researchers performed type III radical hysterectomies on 10 cancer patients, divided the procedure into eight segments, and reviewed each segment by video. Laparoscopies were successful in removing the uterus and affected lymph nodes. No patient required blood transfusions, and the length of hospital stay was shorter than average. There were no complications during or after surgery. Laparoscopy was limited to patients who were not obese.

Uterine cancer, Laparoscopic surgery, Hysterectomy, Lymph node excision

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Radical trachelectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy with uterine preservation in the treatment of cervical cancer

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A type of uterine surgery called radical trachelectomy can be used to treat women with early-stage cervical cancer who want to have a baby at some time in the future, according to a study of 12 women. This surgery leaves the uterus intact and does not involve chemotherapy or radiation that could damage the ovaries. Four of the women became pregnant during the follow-up period.

HEALTH SERVICES, Cancer Therapy, Ambulatory Health Care Services, Care and treatment, Evaluation, Cervical cancer, Cancer treatment

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