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Area of Science:

Urology
Surgical Oncology

Background:

Open surgical postchemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection is the current standard.
Laparoscopic techniques for this procedure are emerging and increasingly reported.

Purpose of the Study:

To present the indications, technique, and outcomes of laparoscopic postchemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection.

Main Methods:

Review of indications and techniques for laparoscopic postchemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection.
Analysis of outcomes comparing laparoscopic and open approaches.

Main Results:

Laparoscopic dissection, with growing expertise, shows reduced morbidity compared to open surgery.
Oncological outcomes are comparable between open and laparoscopic approaches.
Robotic surgery is a newer approach in urology, but not yet reported for postchemotherapy lymph node dissection.

Conclusions:

Laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection is a feasible technique in experienced hands.
It offers decreased patient morbidity with favorable oncological results.