Robotic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection: a stepwise technical guide
Willy Bacaglini, Juan P Dugarte, Federico Eskenazi, Ignacio A Bianco, Julio Calderon, Rodrigo Guevara, Arie Carneiro, Gabriel Sibanto, Rene J Sotelo, Luis G Medina · 2026
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Description
Willy Bacaglini and co-authors give a stepwise guide to robotic removal of retroperitoneal lymph nodes in this 2026 paper. The operation serves select testicular cancer patients, including some with early spread. It is among the most demanding moves in urologic surgery.
The target nodes hug the great vessels, kidney gates, and ureters. Nerves that control key functions run through the same field. A robot's wristed tools and camera help in that tight space. The guide standardizes each step so teams can copy a proven sequence. Shared technique should cut the learning curve for new centers. Patients gain when a hard operation becomes more routine and safe.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Willy Bacaglini, Juan P Dugarte, Federico Eskenazi, Ignacio A Bianco, Julio Calderon, Rodrigo Guevara, Arie Carneiro, Gabriel Sibanto, Rene J Sotelo, Luis G Medina |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 15 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |