Lymphedema and Post-Operative Complications after Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy versus Lymphadenectomy in Endometrial Carcinomas—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Lymphedema and Post-Operative Complications after Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy versus Lymphadenectomy in Endometrial Carcinomas—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

<i>Background</i>: Lymph node dissection (LND) is recommended as staging procedure in presumed low stage endometrial cancer. LND is associated with risk of lower-extremity lymphedema and post-operative complications. The sentinel lymph node (SLN) procedure has been shown to have high dia...

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Main Authors: Rianne J.A. Helgers, Bjorn Winkens, Brigitte F.M. Slangen, Henrica M.J. Werner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
endometrial cancer
sentinel lymph node
lymph node dissection
lower-extremity lymphedema
post-operative complications
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/1/120

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