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

ABSTRACT: 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. Methods: A systematic review of the English-language literature was performed without time filters in July 2018 in accordance to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) statement recommendations. The primary endpoint was to summarize the most commonly dissected templates of LND according to the side of RCC

SUBMITTER: Campi R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6306033 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature