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Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymphadenectomy

Definition

Laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that involves the removal of lymph nodes from the pelvic region. This procedure is commonly performed to diagnose, stage, or treat various gynecologic and urologic cancers, such as cervical, endometrial, ovarian, or prostate cancer.