What Is Retro-Peritoneal Lymph Node Disection (Rplnd)
Retroperitoneal lymph nodes are lymph nodes (small nodular structures that are present throughout the body that clear the tissue fluids) that are found in the back of belly or abdomen. These are involved in clearing fluid from the lower half of the body. Testis in men and ovaries among women drain into these nodes. So, the cancers of these organs can spread to these lymph nodes. This region also contains aorta and inferior vena cava which are the main blood vessels of the body. In addition there are many important nerves passing through this region.
Conventional open surgery involves long incision over the abdomen starting from above the belly button reaching all the down. This is required are the tissues in the back of the abdomen have to be reached.
Laparoscopic or retroperitoneoscopic RPLND. This involves a few tiny cuts through which camera and instruments are passed to dissect the lymph nodes and remove them. With the enhanced vision quality, the nerves can be better preserved resulting in better outcomes for the patient.
Retroperitoneal lymph nodes are lymph nodes (small nodular structures that are present throughout the body that clear the tissue fluids) that are found in the back of belly or abdomen. These are involved in clearing fluid from the lower half of the body. Testis in men and ovaries among women drain into these nodes. So, the cancers of these organs can spread to these lymph nodes. This region also contains aorta and inferior vena cava which are the main blood vessels of the body. In addition there are many important nerves passing through this region.
Conventional open surgery involves long incision over the abdomen starting from above the belly button reaching all the down. This is required are the tissues in the back of the abdomen have to be reached.
Laparoscopic or retroperitoneoscopic RPLND. This involves a few tiny cuts through which camera and instruments are passed to dissect the lymph nodes and remove them. With the enhanced vision quality, the nerves can be better preserved resulting in better outcomes for the patient.