Extending the indications and anatomical limits of pelvic lymph node dissection for prostate cancer: improved staging or increased morbidity?

Abstract

• In patients with LNI ≥ 2%, standard PLND detects more nodal metastasis. PLND is associated with higher but non-prohibitive complications rate. • The present study found no evidence that the incidence of complications would be reduced by a limited PLND.