Lymph Node Dissection in the Management of Renal Cell Carcinoma

Bradley C. Leibovich; Michael L. Blute

doi:10.1016/j.ucl.2008.07.011

Lymph Node Dissection in the Management of Renal Cell Carcinoma

Bradley C. Leibovich, Michael L. Blute

Urology

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Abstract

Radical nephrectomy and regional lymphadenectomy have been the cornerstone of therapy for renal cell carcinoma for several decades; however, debate regarding the potential advantages of lymph node dissection for renal cell carcinoma continues. Currently, there are no definitive data indicating a survival advantage to lymphadenectomy, and systematic complete lymph node dissection adds time to the procedure and requires manipulation of the great vessels, which some surgeons may find challenging. This article examines the rationale for lymphadenectomy in the management of renal cell carcinoma and reviews the limited literature on the subject.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	673-678
Number of pages	6
Journal	Urologic Clinics of North America
Volume	35
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ucl.2008.07.011
State	Published - Nov 2008

Keywords

Carcinoma, renal cell
Kidney neoplasms
Lymph node excision
Nephrectomy

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Urology

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