Inferior Vena Cava Anomalies during Laparoscopic Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection

2008 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 327-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Octavio A. Castillo ◽  
Rafael Sanchez-Salas ◽  
Juan Manuel Alvarez ◽  
Gonzalo Vitagliano ◽  
Oscar Cortes
Keyword(s):  
Lymph Node ◽  
Inferior Vena Cava ◽  
Lymph Node Dissection ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection ◽  
Node Dissection ◽  
Retroperitoneal Lymph Node

scholarly journals Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for metastatic germ cell tumours

2011 ◽  
Vol 93 (4) ◽  
pp. 301-305
Author(s):  
N Haldipur ◽  
S Devaraj ◽  
A Shehata ◽  
AK Lewis ◽  
MO Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lymph Node ◽  
Germ Cell ◽  
Lymph Node Dissection ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection ◽  
Node Dissection ◽  
Retroperitoneal Lymph Node ◽  
Retroperitoneal Lymphadenectomy ◽  
Aortic Replacement

INTRODUCTION In the North Trent Cancer Network (NTCN) patients requiring retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy for metastatic testicular cancer have been treated by vascular service since 1990. This paper reviews our experience and considers the case for involvement of vascular surgeons in the management of these tumours. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients referred by the NTCN to the vascular service for retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy between 1990 and 2009 were identified through a germ cell database. Data were supplemented by a review of case notes to record histology, intraoperative and postoperative details. RESULTS A total of 64 patients were referred to the vascular service for retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, with a median age of 29 years (16–63 years) and a median follow-up of 4.9 years. Ten patients died: eight from tumour recurrence, one from septicaemia during chemotherapy and one by suicide. Of the 54 who survived, 7 were alive with residual masses and 47 patients were disease-free at the last follow-up. Sixteen patients required vascular procedures: four had aortic repair (fascia), three had aortic replacement (spiral graft), four had inferior vena cava resection, two had iliac artery replacement and two had iliac vein resection. CONCLUSIONS Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection often involves mobilisation and/or the resection/replacement of major vessels. We recommend that a vascular surgeon should be a part of testicular germ cell multidisciplinary team.

833: Postchemotherapy Laparoscopic Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection: Evolution of a Technique

2005 ◽  
Vol 173 (4S) ◽  
pp. 226-226
Author(s):  
Guilherme C. Lima ◽  
Christopher A. Warlick ◽  
Mohamad E. Allaf ◽  
Ioannis M. Varkarakis ◽  
Sahar Kohanim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lymph Node ◽  
Lymph Node Dissection ◽  
Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection ◽  
Node Dissection ◽  
Retroperitoneal Lymph Node
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