Indications and Extent of Pelvic Node Dissection for Men undergoing Radical Prostatectomy

Historically, pelvic nodes were removed in men undergoing radical prostatectomy to determine if the disease was more extensive. Most doctors performed a 'limited' dissection to minimize side effects. Several studies have questioned whether a limited dissection is adequate or it misses metastases. This topic is discussed in the accompanying video. Learn if you should have your lymph nodes removed and how extensive that operation should be.

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Education

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• prostate cancer
• pelvic lymph nodes
• Lymph node dissection
• Indications for removal
• extent of dissection