Indications, technique, and results of laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy

Authors
Wolf, JS
Citation
Js. Wolf, Indications, technique, and results of laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy, J ENDOUROL, 15(4), 2001, pp. 427-435
Citations number
46
Categorie Soggetti
Urology & Nephrology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY
ISSN journal
08927790 → ACNP
Volume
15
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
427 - 435
Database
ISI
SICI code
0892-7790(200105)15:4<427:ITAROL>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
Despite considerable clinical research, there is still controversy about th e optimal management of the pelvic lymph nodes in men with prostate cancer. This article reviews the creation and application of selection criteria fo r laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy and describes the various techniques.