Lymph Node Assessment in Gynecologic Cancers - Surgical Film Festival-Presentation Recording

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Video Summary

In this video presentation, the use of near-infrared imaging and endosyanin green is discussed as a technique for sentinel lymph node (SLN) mapping in vulvar cancer. The presenter shares their institutional experience with SLN mapping and highlights the importance of visualizing lymphatic uptake in the injected dye. They compare different detection modalities and their respective SLN detection rates. The video also covers periortic lymph node dissection in gynecologic cancers, presenting techniques for transperitoneal and extraperitoneal approaches, as well as robotic-assisted surgery. The presenter stresses the importance of expertise in performing these surgeries and suggests referring nodal dissection to expert centers. Lastly, they discuss the potential role of SLN mapping in reducing the need for complete lymph node dissection in gynecologic cancers. Overall, the video summarizes various techniques and advancements in SLN mapping for gynecologic cancers, providing insights into their effectiveness and potential benefits.

Keywords

near-infrared imaging

endosyanin green

sentinel lymph node mapping

vulvar cancer

lymphatic uptake

detection modalities

periortic lymph node dissection

gynecologic cancers

transperitoneal approach

extraperitoneal approach

robotic-assisted surgery

complete lymph node dissection