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Intravital Microscopy of the Inguinal Lymph Node
Published on: April 4, 2011
[Videoendoscopic Minimally Invasive Inguinal Lymphadenectomy: an Alternative to Open Inguinal Lymphadenectomy with
Jakob Dobroschke1, Tina Groß1, Jürgen Weitz1
1Klinik und Poliklinik für Viszeral-, Thorax- und Gefäßchirurgie, Uniklinikum Carl Gustav Carus an der technischen Universität Dresden, Deutschland.
Objective:
Radical inguinal lymphadenectomy is a standardised operation, which is exhibits high morbidity of up to 77%. These complications often lead to a delay in the planned adjuvant therapy. The objective of this video is to present videoendoscopic inguinal lymphadenectomy (VEIL), which seems to show less morbidity.
Indication:
There is no difference between the indications for open lymphadenectomy and VEIL. Prior excision of a sentinel lymph node is not a contraindication.
Method:
After blunt dissection of the subcutaneous tissue with exposure of Scarpa's fascia, 3 - 4 ports are placed in the preformed space. The femoral lymph nodes are dissected under insufflation of CO2 and the tissue is removed in a retrieval bag.
Conclusion:
Several studies have shown that VEIL offers a good alternative to open lymphadenectomy, with fewer complications, particularly with respect to wound healing.
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