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Contemporary lymph node counts during primary retroperitoneal lymph node dissection.

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  • 1Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York 10065, USA.

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An experienced surgeon removes an average of 50 lymph nodes during retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) for nonseminomatous germ cell tumors. Higher node counts correlate with detecting positive lymph nodes, aiding surgical adequacy assessment.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Surgeon volume may influence lymph node yield in retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND).
  • Contemporary data on lymph node counts from single-experienced-surgeon series are limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report lymph node counts from a contemporary single-surgeon series undergoing primary RPLND for nonseminomatous germ cell tumors.
  • To evaluate predictors of lymph node positivity and count.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 124 patients undergoing primary RPLND by a single experienced surgeon (2004-2008).
  • Logistic and linear regression analyses were used to identify predictors of positive nodes and node counts.
  • Adjustments were made for year of surgery and clinical stage.

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Main Results:

  • Mean total lymph node count was 51 (SD=23).
  • Higher total node count was significantly associated with detecting positive nodes (OR=1.02, P=.037) and multiple positive nodes (coeff=0.04, P=.004).
  • Increasing year of surgery correlated with higher node counts (P<.001).

Conclusions:

  • An experienced surgeon achieves an average total lymph node count of approximately 50 during primary RPLND.
  • Nearly half of resected nodes are from the paraaortic region.
  • These findings provide a benchmark for assessing RPLND adequacy in various malignancies.