Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Endoscopic Procedures III: Video Capsule Endoscopy01:28

Endoscopic Procedures III: Video Capsule Endoscopy

Capsule endoscopy, or wireless or video capsule endoscopy, is a diagnostic procedure for examining the entire gastrointestinal tract. Patients swallow a capsule about the size of a vitamin tablet. The capsule is equipped with a transmitter, a battery, an LED light source, and a color video camera to capture images throughout the gastrointestinal tract. This procedure is particularly useful for diagnosing conditions such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, tumors, polyps, ulcers, unexplained...
Endoscopic Procedures IV: Sigmoidoscopy and Laproscopy01:26

Endoscopic Procedures IV: Sigmoidoscopy and Laproscopy

Sigmoidoscopy and laparoscopy are distinct medical procedures that enable physicians to internally inspect different parts of the GI tract. Although they serve different purposes, each is essential for diagnosing and, in some cases, treating various medical conditions.
Sigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that uses a flexible sigmoidoscope equipped with a light source and camera to examine the rectum and sigmoid colon. The procedure involves inserting the tube through the anus...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Do Surgical Residents Speak Up About Patient Safety Concerns? A National Survey Assessing Factors Associated With Resident Comfort Level in Raising Concerns to Supervising Physicians.

Journal of surgical education·2026
Same author

Ethics of Informed Consent with Comprehension of Pancreatoduodenectomy for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma.

Acta scientific cancer biology·2026
Same author

ASO Visual Abstract: Optimal Timing of Adjuvant Therapy for Patients with Poorly Differentiated Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma.

Annals of surgical oncology·2026
Same author

Optimal Timing of Adjuvant Therapy in Patients with Poorly Differentiated Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma.

Annals of surgical oncology·2026
Same author

"Horses out of the barn": pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma frequently extends beyond the grossly visible tumour, requiring microscopic rectification for accurate T-staging.

Histopathology·2026
Same author

Management of Locoregional Melanoma.

Hematology/oncology clinics of North America·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 5, 2026

Intravital Microscopy of the Inguinal Lymph Node
07:34

Intravital Microscopy of the Inguinal Lymph Node

Published on: April 4, 2011

Initial experience with videoscopic inguinal lymphadenectomy.

Keith A Delman1, David A Kooby, Monica Rizzo

  • 1Department of Surgical Oncology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA. kdelman@emory.edu

Annals of Surgical Oncology
|December 25, 2010
PubMed
Summary

Videoscopic inguinal lymphadenectomy (VIL) offers a minimally invasive alternative to open surgery for cancer patients. This approach demonstrates effective node retrieval with significantly reduced wound complications compared to traditional methods.

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 5, 2026

Intravital Microscopy of the Inguinal Lymph Node
07:34

Intravital Microscopy of the Inguinal Lymph Node

Published on: April 4, 2011

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Oncology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Cancer Treatment

Background:

  • Inguinofemoral lymphadenectomy (IL) is frequently associated with significant incision-related morbidity.
  • Videoscopic inguinal lymphadenectomy (VIL) feasibility for melanoma showed adequate nodal yield and anatomic dissection.
  • This study reports growing experience with a comprehensive VIL approach beyond limited suprafascial dissections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of videoscopic inguinal lymphadenectomy (VIL) in patients with inguinal metastases.
  • To assess nodal yield and perioperative outcomes of VIL.
  • To compare wound complication rates of VIL with traditional open IL.

Main Methods:

  • VIL was performed in patients with inguinal metastases from various malignancies using a three-port technique.
  • Dissection involved skeletonizing femoral vessels and resecting lymphatic tissue up to the external oblique aponeurosis.
  • Clinicopathologic and perioperative outcome data were collected for analysis.

Main Results:

  • Forty-five VIL procedures were performed in 32 patients, including unilateral and bilateral dissections for diverse cancers.
  • Median operative time was 165 minutes, with a median length of stay of 1 day and median drain duration of 15 days.
  • Wound complications occurred in 18% of cases (n=8), significantly lower than reported for open IL, with cellulitis being the most common.

Conclusions:

  • Videoscopic inguinal lymphadenectomy (VIL) is a viable alternative to traditional open IL.
  • VIL provides appropriate nodal retrieval with substantially fewer wound complications.
  • A randomized, prospective trial is underway to further compare VIL and open IL.