Laparoscopic lymphadenectomy

Technical advances in operative laparoscopy are increasing its role in the management of gynecologic malignancies. The feasibility of both para-aortic and pelvic lymphadenectomies, as demonstrated in recent studies, have suggested that complete surgical staging of pelvic malignancies is not far away. We present a review of the progress made to date, and a view of where we need to go.