Purpose of the Procedure
- Identify the primary lymph node(s) susceptible to cancer spread.
- Avoid unnecessary full pelvic lymphadenectomy.
- Enable precise cancer staging for better treatment outcomes.
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An advanced intraoperative technique to identify the primary lymph nodes where cancer cells spread first, ensuring accurate staging while minimizing unnecessary removal of healthy lymph nodes and reducing post-operative complications.
Scientific name: Sentinel Lymph Node (SLN) Mapping for Uterine Cancer
A specialized surgical procedure performed during hysterectomy using tracers to identify and biopsy the first lymph nodes draining the tumor, crucial for precise cancer staging and personalized treatment planning.
Service type
Surgical procedure
Duration
1-2 hours
Fasting
8-12 hours of fasting
Included Services
- Tracer or dye injection
- Sentinel node biopsy
- Intraoperative pathology evaluation
Medical Service Information
Target Groups
- Patients with early-stage endometrial cancer.
- Selected cases of cervical cancer.
- Patients at risk of developing lymphedema from extensive node removal.
Benefits & Advantages
- High diagnostic accuracy.
- Faster recovery time post-surgery.
- Significant reduction in the risk of chronic leg swelling (Lymphedema).
Conditions & Notices
- Requires general anesthesia
- Performed during primary tumor resection surgery
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