Morbidity and Recurrence After Completion Lymph Node Dissection Following Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma

Abstract

CLND is fraught with considerable morbidity. Local control of the dissected nodal basins was achieved with a modified radical approach in ADs (levels I + II only) and, to a lesser extent, GDs, but not in NDs. Clinical trials are necessary to establish guidelines on the extent of lymphatic dissection.