Videoscopic ilioinguinal lymphadenectomy for groin lymph node metastases from melanoma

Background Groin lymph node dissection for melanoma is burdened by high postoperative morbidity. Videoscopic lymphadenectomy may lower the incidence of complications, including infection, dehiscence and lymphoedema. This pilot study aimed to investigate the feasibility and postoperative outcomes of...

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Published in:British journal of surgery 2016-07, Vol.103 (8), p.1026-1032
Main Authors: Sommariva, A., Pasquali, S., Cona, C., Ciccarese, A. A., Saadeh, L., Campana, L. G., Meroni, M., Rossi, C. R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biopsy
Conversion to Open Surgery - statistics & numerical data
Dissection
Female
Groin
Humans
Laparoscopy - methods
Lymph Node Excision - methods
Lymphatic Metastasis
Lymphatic system
Male
Melanoma
Melanoma - pathology
Metastasis
Middle Aged
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
Operative Time
Patients
Pilot Projects
Postoperative Complications
Prospective Studies
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
Video-Assisted Surgery
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Summary:Background Groin lymph node dissection for melanoma is burdened by high postoperative morbidity. Videoscopic lymphadenectomy may lower the incidence of complications, including infection, dehiscence and lymphoedema. This pilot study aimed to investigate the feasibility and postoperative outcomes of videoscopic ilioinguinal lymphadenectomy in patients with inguinal nodal melanoma metastases. Methods Patients with inguinal nodal metastases, with either a positive sentinel lymph node biopsy or clinically positive nodes from melanoma, were enrolled. Inguinal dissection was performed via three ports. Iliac dissection was obtained through a preperitoneal access. Intraoperative and postoperative data were collected. Results Of 23 patients selected for 24 procedures, four needed conversion to an open procedure. Median duration of surgery was 270 (i.q.r. 245–300) min. Wound‐related postoperative complications occurred in four patients, although only one needed further intervention. The median number of excised lymph nodes was 21 (i.q.r. 15–25). After a median follow‐up of 18 months, regional lymph node recurrence was observed in two patients. Conclusion Videoscopic ilioinguinal lymphadenectomy for melanoma groin lymph node metastases is technically feasible, safe, and associated with acceptable morbidity and oncological outcome. More support for videoscopic surgery
ISSN:0007-1323
1365-2168
DOI:10.1002/bjs.10140