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Risk factors, complications and management of lymphocele formation after radical prostatectomy: A mini‐review
Author(s) -
Tsaur Igor,
Thomas Christian
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
international journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.172
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1442-2042
pISSN - 0919-8172
DOI - 10.1111/iju.13964
Subject(s) - lymphocele , medicine , prostatectomy , prostate cancer , lymphadenectomy , urology , adverse effect , general surgery , gynecology , surgery , cancer , complication
Lymphocele formation is the most common adverse event of pelvic lymphadenectomy during radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer. Previous studies failed to favor one surgical technique over the other in terms of minimizing its rate. Data on risk factors for its development are still conflicting and warranting further research. In this mini‐review, we aimed to scrutinize available evidence on these aspects and outline current achievements in lymphocele prevention approaches.