Laparoscopically assisted ilio-inguinal lymph node dissection versus inguinal lymph node dissection in melanoma

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Aim: Morbidity of open inguinal lymphadenectomy (OIL) is high. We use laparoscopy for pelvic time, preservation of the greater saphenous vein and transverse inguinal incisions (laparoscopically assisted ilioinguinal lymphadenectomy, LIIL) to improve postoperative outcomes. Patients & methods: Retrospective comparison of 14 patients who underwent LIIL and seven patients who underwent OIL. Results: Fourteen LIIL compared with seven OIL showed a statistically significant reduction in morbidity (15.3 vs 75%) and hospital stay (7 vs 15.7 days). Pelvic lymph node involvement (27%) was not detected preoperatively. With a mean follow-up of 36.2 (range: 3-137) months, local recurrence rate was 58.3% in LIIL and 40% in OIL. Overall survival was significantly higher in OIL than in LIIL. Conclusion: Compared with OIL, LIIL reduced postoperative complications and hospital stay.

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Boldo, E., Mayol, A., Lozoya, R., Coret, A., Escribano, D., Fortea, C., … de Lucia, G. P. (2020). Laparoscopically assisted ilio-inguinal lymph node dissection versus inguinal lymph node dissection in melanoma. Melanoma Management, 7(2). https://doi.org/10.2217/mmt-2019-0023

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