Identification of Sentinel Lymph Nodes During Endometrial Cancer Surgery-Identification of sentinel lymph nodes during endometrial cancer surgery

Identification of sentinel lymph nodes during endometrial cancer surgery

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Afshin Bahadur and Dr. Gustavo Gitman discuss sentinel lymph node identification during endometrial cancer surgery. They begin by introducing the webinar and mentioning that it is supported by Intuitive Surgical. They go on to discuss the importance of sentinel lymph node identification in gynecologic oncology and provide information on the use of indocyanine green (ICG) for mapping. They discuss the features and concentration of ICG, the injection technique, and the importance of following the lymphatic channels to locate the sentinel nodes. Dr. Gitman demonstrates the technique with the help of images and videos. Dr. Enrique Falconer also presents his thoughts on troubleshooting issues that may arise during the mapping process, such as failed mapping and empty packets. He discusses the importance of the learning curve, the use of sensitive mode in the DaVinci platform, and different types of sentinel nodes. The presenters emphasize the need for structured and precise surgical techniques. They conclude the webinar by addressing questions from the audience. Overall, the video provides an educational overview of sentinel lymph node identification during endometrial cancer surgery.

Keywords

sentinel lymph node identification

endometrial cancer surgery

gynecologic oncology

indocyanine green

ICG

lymphatic channels

mapping technique

troubleshooting

learning curve

surgical techniques