The role of lymph node dissection (LND) is still controversial in patients with renal cell carcinoma undergoing surgery. We aimed to provide a comprehensive review of the literature about the effect of LND on survival, prognosis, surgical outcomes, as well as patient selection and available LND templates.

Potential benefit of lymph node dissection during radical nephrectomy for kidney cancer: A review and critical analysis of current literature

Bertolo, Riccardo;Pecoraro, Angela;
2022-01-01

Abstract

The role of lymph node dissection (LND) is still controversial in patients with renal cell carcinoma undergoing surgery. We aimed to provide a comprehensive review of the literature about the effect of LND on survival, prognosis, surgical outcomes, as well as patient selection and available LND templates.
2022
Lymph node dissection
Radical nephrectomy
Renal cell carcinoma
Salvage lymph node dissection
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