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Isolated regional lymph node dissection: morbidity, mortality and economic considerations

K I Bland, T W Klamer, H C Polk

    Annals of Surgery
    |March 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    Regional lymph node dissection (RLND) for metastatic disease can lead to complications, primarily localized serum collection and flap necrosis. These complications prolonged hospital stays, impacting the utilization of this elective surgical procedure.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Surgical Oncology
    • Clinical Research

    Background:

    • Regional lymph node dissection (RLND) is a therapeutic procedure for metastatic disease.
    • Elective RLNDs were performed as isolated procedures without neoadjuvant therapy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the morbidity and mortality rates associated with isolated regional lymph node dissections (RLNDs).
    • To evaluate the impact of postoperative complications on patient outcomes and hospital stay.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 330 consecutive isolated RLNDs performed between 1971-1979.
    • Inclusion of radical neck, axillary, and superficial groin RLNDs.
    • Exclusion of patients receiving preoperative irradiation, chemotherapy, or immunotherapy.

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    Main Results:

    • 48% of RLND procedures resulted in postoperative complications.
    • 91% of complications were localized (serum collection, flap necrosis).
    • Complications prolonged hospital stays by a mean of 9 days (11 days for superficial groin RLNDs).
    • Mortality rate was 3% (9 patients).

    Conclusions:

    • Postoperative complications following elective RLND are significant.
    • Localized complications and prolonged hospital stays are key concerns.
    • Morbidity, mortality, and economic factors influence the utilization of elective RLND.