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ArticleSurgical endoscopy2026

Laparoscopic totally extra-peritoneal (TEP) approach for pelvic and iliac lymph node biopsy: a single-centre experience.

Zhi Cong Ong, HongHui Chi, Wei-En Ho, Grace S W Tan, Wijerathne I Sujith, Esther H L Chan, Michelle L M Poon, Matthew C Y Koh, James W K Lee, Sean K F Lee and 6 more

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Zhi Cong OngMinistry of Health Holdings Pte. Ltd., 1 N Buona Vista Link, #09-01 Elementum, Singapore, 139691, Singapore.
HongHui ChiMinistry of Health Holdings Pte. Ltd., 1 N Buona Vista Link, #09-01 Elementum, Singapore, 139691, Singapore.
Wei-En HoMinistry of Health Holdings Pte. Ltd., 1 N Buona Vista Link, #09-01 Elementum, Singapore, 139691, Singapore.
Grace S W TanMinistry of Health Holdings Pte. Ltd., 1 N Buona Vista Link, #09-01 Elementum, Singapore, 139691, Singapore.
Wijerathne I SujithDepartment of Surgery, National University Hospital, National University Health Systems, 1E Kent Ridge Rd, Singapore, 119228, Singapore.
Esther H L ChanDepartment of Haematology-Oncology, National University Hospital, National University Health Systems, 1E Kent Ridge Rd, Singapore, 119228, Singapore.
Michelle L M PoonDepartment of Haematology-Oncology, National University Hospital, National University Health Systems, 1E Kent Ridge Rd, Singapore, 119228, Singapore.
Matthew C Y KohDepartment of Infectious Diseases, National University Hospital, National University Health Systems, 1E Kent Ridge Rd, Singapore, 119228, Singapore.
James W K LeeDepartment of Surgery, National University Hospital, National University Health Systems, 1E Kent Ridge Rd, Singapore, 119228, Singapore.
Sean K F LeeDepartment of Surgery, National University Hospital, National University Health Systems, 1E Kent Ridge Rd, Singapore, 119228, Singapore.
Wai Kit CheongDepartment of Surgery, National University Hospital, National University Health Systems, 1E Kent Ridge Rd, Singapore, 119228, Singapore.
Davide LomantoDepartment of Surgery, National University Hospital, National University Health Systems, 1E Kent Ridge Rd, Singapore, 119228, Singapore.
Guowei KimCrest Surgical Practice, Mount Elizabeth Hospital, 3 Mount Elizabeth, Singapore, 258510, Singapore.
Jimmy B Y SoDepartment of Surgery, National University Hospital, National University Health Systems, 1E Kent Ridge Rd, Singapore, 119228, Singapore.
Daryl K A ChiaDepartment of Surgery, National University Hospital, National University Health Systems, 1E Kent Ridge Rd, Singapore, 119228, Singapore. daryl_chia@nuhs.edu.sg.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9936-1225
Asim ShabbirDepartment of Surgery, National University Hospital, National University Health Systems, 1E Kent Ridge Rd, Singapore, 119228, Singapore.

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backgroundThe surgical approach to sampling lymph nodes in the pelvic and iliac regions is determined by the lymph node's anatomical location and available surgical expertise. The aim of this study is to describe our centre's experience with the laparoscopic totally extra-peritoneal (TEP) approach for the suprainguinal lymph node biopsy.

methodsA cohort of 16 patients with pelvic and iliac lymphadenopathy was retrospectively evaluated in this study. Patients' demographics and surgical outcomes were extracted, and analysis was performed. All patients underwent the laparoscopic TEP approach.

resultsIn our series, 16 patients underwent laparoscopic TEP biopsy, 9 of which were incisional biopsies. A definitive diagnosis from the excised tissue was achieved in 94% of patients. One patient developed a self-limiting hematoma and no delayed complications were noted on clinical follow-ups. Median operative time was 51.5 min (IQR 45.5-59.0) with a median hospital stay of 1 day.

conclusionThe laparoscopic TEP approach is a feasible and safe approach when chosen for biopsy of suprainguinal lymphadenopathies.

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BiopsyLaparoscopyLymphadenopathyLymph node dissectionTotally extra-peritoneal

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