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    Lymphorrhea, a common postoperative issue after cervical cancer treatment, occurred in 18.6% of patients undergoing lymph node dissection (LND). The study found lymphorrhea directly correlates with the extent of LND performed.

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    • Oncology
    • Surgical Pathology

    Context:

    • Lymphorrhea is a significant postoperative complication following lymph node dissection (LND) for cervical cancer (CC).
    • Understanding the incidence and contributing factors of lymphorrhea is crucial for improving patient outcomes in CC treatment.

    Purpose:

    • To determine the frequency of lymphorrhea in the early postoperative period for patients treated for invasive cervical cancer.
    • To investigate the relationship between the extent of lymph node dissection (pelvic and/or paraaortic) and the occurrence of lymphorrhea.

    Summary:

    • A retrospective study analyzed 129 patients with invasive cervical cancer who underwent hysterectomy and varying degrees of lymph node dissection (LND).
    • Lymphorrhea was observed in 18.6% of cases, with a direct correlation found between the type of LND and the incidence of this complication.
    • Pelvic LND (PLND) and pelvic plus paraaortic LND (PLND+PALND) were associated with lymphorrhea rates of 45.8% and 54.2%, respectively.

    Impact:

    • This research highlights the direct impact of LND extent on lymphorrhea development in cervical cancer patients.
    • Findings can inform surgical planning and patient management strategies to mitigate postoperative complications.
    • Provides valuable data for optimizing LND procedures to reduce lymphorrhea incidence in cervical cancer treatment.