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Robot-assisted supine extraperitoneal retroperitoneal lymph node dissection: a novel approach for template dissection in post-chemotherapy residual mass in non-seminomatous germ cell tumours

Authors: Ginil Kumar Pooleri, Priyank Bijalwan, Rajesh Kesavan, Arun Philip, Pavithran Keechilat

Published in: Journal of Robotic Surgery | Issue 1/2019

Abstract

Robot-assisted retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RA-RPLND) in testicular cancer is conventionally performed through transperitoneal route. We report a case of robot-assisted supine extraperitoneal RPLND (RASE-RPLND), not previously described in the literature, which was performed for post-chemotherapy residual mass in a case of non-seminomatous germ cell tumour (NSGCT). RASE-RPLND apart from providing the benefits of robotic assistance has a significant advantage over transperitoneal approach, as the procedure can be performed in supine position without any bowel handling. Herein, we provide a detailed description of the novel surgical technique employed by us in this case.

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Title: Robot-assisted supine extraperitoneal retroperitoneal lymph node dissection: a novel approach for template dissection in post-chemotherapy residual mass in non-seminomatous germ cell tumours
Authors: Ginil Kumar Pooleri
Priyank Bijalwan
Rajesh Kesavan
Arun Philip
Pavithran Keechilat
Publication date: 01-02-2019
Publisher: Springer London
Published in: Journal of Robotic Surgery / Issue 1/2019
Print ISSN: 1863-2483
Electronic ISSN: 1863-2491
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-018-0810-9

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Robot-assisted supine extraperitoneal retroperitoneal lymph node dissection: a novel approach for template dissection in post-chemotherapy residual mass in non-seminomatous germ cell tumours

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