The role and controversy of pelvic lymph node dissection in prostate cancer treatment: a focused review

Abstract Pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) is commonly performed alongside radical prostatectomy. Its primary objective is to determine the lymphatic staging of prostate tumors by removing lymph nodes involved in lymphatic drainage. This aids in guiding subsequent treatment and removing metastatic...

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Published in:	World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Main Authors:	Baonan Dong, Hui Zhan, Ting Luan, Jiansong Wang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-02-01
Subjects:	Pelvic lymph node dissection Radical prostatectomy Oncological outcomes
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-024-03344-2