Urology Surgery

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Pelvic Lymphadenectomy

Posted by: urologysurgery on: January 25, 2009

The pelvic lymph nodes are the initial site of spread of prostatic, bladder, and proximal urethral malignancies. Tumors of the penis, scrotum, and distal urethra spread primarily to the inguinal lymph nodes but can involve the pelvic lymph nodes. Testicular tumors rarely involve the pelvic lymph nodes unless there is massive retroperitoneal disease or a [...]