Robotic Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
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Author: Megan Wasson
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Specialties: Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Robotic Surgery, Urologic Surgery
Schools: Mayo Clinic Arizona
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Loading...Contributors: Kristina Butler, MD and Javier Magrina, MD
Pelvic lymphadenectomy is part of most gynecologic malignancy staging procedures. Knowledge of the retroperitoneal anatomy is key to safely completing this procedure.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17797/5xzrp8fuk3
Editor Recruited By: Dennis S. Chi, MD, FACOG, FACS
Procedure
Robotic Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
Indications
Gynecologic malignancies requiring surgical staging including endometrial carcinoma, ovarian carcinoma, and cervical carcinoma.
Contraindications
Instrumentation
Setup
Robotic system is docked over the patient's right hip to facilitate access to the pelvis.
Preoperative Workup
Anatomy and Landmarks
Retroperitoneal anatomy is identified and highlighted including external, internal, and common iliac vasculature, obturator nerve, genitofemoral nerve, and ureter.
Advantages/Disadvantages
Complications/Risks
Disclosure of Conflicts
Acknowledgements
References
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