Please can you give a brief introduction to robotic RPLND and how this procedure has traditionally been performed? Robotic RPLND utilizes laparoscopy combined with robotic technology to perform ...

Men with nonseminomatous germ cell tumors (NSGCTs) who are at high risk of metastasis can benefit from retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) as primary treatment, a recent study from Harvard ...

In patients with intermediate-risk or high-risk nonseminomatous testicular germ cell tumors (GCTs), adjunctive surgery is necessary. At some institutions, standard therapy includes four cycles of ...

Multifocal Ductal Carcinoma In Situ of the Breast: A Contraindication for Breast-Conserving Treatment? The prospect of primary chemotherapy to eradicate virtually all low- or limited volume ...

"RPLND is a technically challenging procedure that can be associated with peri-operative morbidity and delay in recovery of gastrointestinal function. Strategies that enhance post-surgery recovery, ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) could potentially be a first-line option for men with stage II A/B testicular seminoma in order to reduce long-term toxicity and secondary ...

A drug given to reduce the side effects of strong post-surgery pain medications resulting in a reduced length of hospital stay for patients who have undergone major gastrointestinal or bladder cancer ...

Normal tissue exposure during retroperitoneal radiotherapy for pure seminoma of the testis. Consolidative high-dose chemotherapy (HDCT) after conventional-dose chemotherapy (CDCT) as first salvage ...