Indications, Extent, and Benefits of Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection for Patients with Bladder and Prostate Cancer

Abstract
Learning Objectives: Evaluate all patients undergoing radical pelvic surgery to determine whether they should have pelvic lymph node dissection. Determine to what extent a pelvic lymph node dissection should be performed and analyze the risks involved. Based on best practices, assess whether pelvic lymph node dissection is beneficial for staging and prognosis. This article is available for continuing medical education credit at CME.TheOncologist.com.