The role of lymph node dissection in renal cell carcinoma |
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Authors: | Delacroix Scott E Chapin Brian F Wood Christopher G |
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Affiliation: | Department of Urology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Unit 1373, Houston, TX 77030, USA |
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Abstract: | The role of lymph node dissection (LND) in the staging and treatment of renal cell carcinoma has long been a topic of debate. The controversy has focused on whether LND is purely an adjunctive staging procedure or has a therapeutic role in the management of this disease. Potential benefits include enhanced staging, better selection for adjuvant therapies/clinical trials, a decrease in recurrence rates, and improved disease-specific and overall survival. This article reviews the available literature on LND in renal cell carcinoma and discusses the potential benefits of aggressive surgical resection in select high-risk patients. |
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Keywords: | Lymph node dissection Lymphadenectomy Renal cell carcinoma Staging Therapeutic |
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