Templates of Lymph Node Dissection for Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Frontiers in Surgery

Riccardo Campi¹ 

关键词: landmarks;    lymphadenectomy;    lymph node dissection;    renal cell carcinoma;    templates;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fsurg.2018.00076

学科分类：外科医学

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Background: The role of lymph node dissection (LND) for renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is controversial. Notably, the conflicting evidence on the benefits and harms of LND is inherently linked to the lack of consensus on both anatomic templates and extent of lymphadenectomy. Herein, we provide a detailed overview of the most commonly dissected templates of LND for RCC, focusing on key anatomic landmarks and patterns of lymphatic drainage.

【 授权许可】

CC BY