Can Video Endoscopic Inguinal Lymphadenectomy Achieve a Lower Morbidity Than Open Lymph Node Dissection in Penile Cancer Patients?

Abstract

This preliminary series suggests that VEIL can reduce morbidity, including hospitalization times,compared with standard open surgery. Oncologic results are premature but seem similar to the results from the conventional open operation. VEIL is a promising minimally invasive approach for radical inguinal dissection in penile cancer patients with nonpalpable or low-volume palpable inguinal disease.