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Morbidity After Inguinal Lymph Node Dissections: It Is Time for a Change.
Marloes Faut1, Rianne M Heidema1, Harald J Hoekstra1
1Department of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Annals of Surgical Oncology
|August 14, 2016
Summary
Perioperative care changes did not reduce wound complications after inguinal lymph node dissection (ILND) for melanoma. Further research into surgical techniques is needed to lower complication rates in patients undergoing ILND.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Surgical Oncology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Inguinal lymph node dissection (ILND) for stage 3 melanoma is associated with significant wound complication rates.
- Perioperative care protocols have evolved to mitigate these complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of evolving perioperative care protocols on wound complication incidence following ILND.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data from 240 patients undergoing ILND (1989-2014).
- Comparison of four groups with varying bed rest durations (1-10 days) and interventions (splints, antibiotics, mobilization).
Main Results:
- Overall wound complications occurred in 51.2% of patients, including infection (29.8%), seroma (21.5%), necrosis (13.6%), and hematoma (5%).
- No significant decrease in wound complication rates was observed despite changes in perioperative protocols.
Conclusions:
- Modifications in perioperative care did not reduce wound complication rates after ILND.
- Alternative approaches, potentially involving surgical procedure modifications, may be necessary to decrease complications.
