Minimally invasive inguinal lymph node dissection: initial experience and reproducibility in a limited resource setting—with technique video
- 17 July 2020
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in Surgical Endoscopy
- Vol. 34 (10), 4669-4676
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-020-07813-z
Abstract
Background Conventional inguinal lymph node dissection comes with a high wound complication rate which increases hospital stay and may delay adjuvant treatment. Minimally invasive lymph node dissection (MILND) is a novel endoscopic technique which aims to minimize complications of lymphadenectomy. Herein we present our technique and experience with MILND to examine safety, feasibility and reproducibility in a setting of limited resources. Methods All patients undergoing MILND in the National Cancer Institute, Cairo were prospectively included following informed consent, IRB and ethical committee approval. Demographics, clinical, pathological data and postoperative complications according to Clavien–Dindo classification were recorded. Footage collected was used to create a step-by-step video demonstrating the technique. Results Twenty-seven procedures were included in the study. The most common indications were vulval cancer (44%) and skin melanoma (19%). There were 5 (18%) conversions to open procedure, all of them in the first 10 cases of the learning curve. The median (range) operative time was 120 (45–240) min and there was a trend towards shorter operative time after the first 5 cases. Wound dehiscence occurred in 4 cases (15%). Three of them (11%) required reoperation (grade III). Grade I/II complications in the form of seroma and wound infection occurred in 34%. The median (range) postoperative hospital stay was 2 (1–14). The median (range) number of retrieved lymph nodes was 12 (3–19). No grade III/IV lymphedema was recorded at 90 days after surgery. Conclusion MILND is a safe, feasible technique associated with relatively low postoperative wound complications even when performed in a centre with relatively limited resources.Keywords
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