Video Endoscopic Inguinal Lymphadenectomy: A New Minimally Invasive Procedure for Radical Management of Inguinal Nodes in Patients With Penile Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Abstract

Video endoscopic inguinal lymphadenectomy is a safe and feasible technique in patients with penile carcinoma and nonpalpable nodes. These preliminary results suggest that video endoscopic inguinal lymphadenectomy may decrease postoperative morbidity without compromising oncological control. Future studies should include the bilateral procedure, longer term followup and a greater number of patients.