ArticleBMC urology2025
Clinical experience and outcomes of post chemotherapy midline extraperitoneal approach to retroperitoneal lymph node dissection.
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Abstract
backgroundTo detail the outcomes of an open midline extraperitoneal (midline EP) approach to post-chemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (PC-RPLND) for metastatic testicular cancer.
methodsWe analysed our prospectively maintained operative database from April 2020 to February 2023 for cases of midline EP approach to PC-RPLND, identifying a total of 11 patients across two hospitals in Sydney, Australia. Demographic and perioperative data was obtained from electronic medical records, including preoperative factors such as cancer staging and preoperative treatment.
resultsEleven patients were included in this study. The median age was 37 years with a median ASA grade of 3. There were a total of six left-sided and five right-sided cases. A modified template was used in eight cases, and a bilateral template was used in three. Tumour staging ranged from Stage IIA- IIIB, with a median maximal retroperitoneal tumour size post chemotherapy of 4.2 cm. Preoperative histology identified 4 cases of seminoma and 7 cases of nonseminomatous germ cell tumours (NSGCT). The median length of the procedure was 300 min, blood loss was 300mL, length of stay was 5 days, and post-operative days until bowel opening was 2 days. The median lymph node yield was 18, with active malignancy identified in five cases. There were four early complications and no late complications. 91% of the patients had preserved ejaculatory function.
conclusionsThe open midline EP approach to PC-RPLND has demonstrated acceptable perioperative outcomes compared to other open surgical approaches, enabling surgeons to complete complex cases. Therefore, the midline EP approach should be considered when performing PC-RPLND.
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