Extended lymph node dissection in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: lymph node yield and distribution of metastases
- Kwang Hyun Kim
- Sey Kiat Lim
- Kyo Chul Koo
- Woong Kyu Han
- Sung Joon Hong
- Koon Ho Rha
DOIAbstract
In this study, we reported our experience performing robotic extended lymph node dissection (eLND) in patients with prostate cancer. A total of 147 patients with intermediate and high-risk prostate cancer who underwent robotic eLND from May 2008 to December 2011 were included in this analysis. The dissection template extended to the ureter crossing the iliac vessels. We assessed lymph node yield, lymph node positivity, and perioperative outcomes. Lymph node positivity was also evaluated according to the number of lymph nodes (LNs) removed (<22 vs ≥22). The median number of LNs removed was 22 (11-51), and 97 positive LNs were found in 24 patients (16.3%). While the obturator fossa was the most common site for LN metastases (42.3%, 41/97), th...
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