Robot-assisted retroperitoneal lymph node dissection in testicular cancer

J Surg Oncol. 2015 Dec;112(7):736-40. doi: 10.1002/jso.24018. Epub 2015 Sep 9.

Abstract

Robotic surgical techniques are now being applied in the setting of retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy (RPLND) for testicular cancer. While laparoscopic RPLND has not been widely accepted, reports of robot assisted RPLND (RARPLND) are emerging. This manuscript will review the application of RPLND for testicular cancer, evolution of minimally invasive techniques, the controversies, and current status of RARPLND.

Keywords: RPLND; lymph node dissection; robotic surgery; testicular cancer.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Conversion to Open Surgery / statistics & numerical data
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy* / adverse effects
  • Laparoscopy* / methods
  • Length of Stay
  • Lymph Node Excision / adverse effects
  • Lymph Node Excision / instrumentation
  • Lymph Node Excision / methods*
  • Male
  • Operative Time
  • Retroperitoneal Space
  • Robotic Surgical Procedures* / adverse effects
  • Robotic Surgical Procedures* / methods
  • Testicular Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Testicular Neoplasms / surgery*