Practicals · Urology · Testis, scrotum and andrology
Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND)
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- DrNB: complex procedure (24-36 months); DrNB perform/assist 2-5
- Also called
- post-chemotherapy RPLND
Videos and resources
- VideoDr. Clint Cary - Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection (RPLND)53:00
- VideoPRIMETEST: evaluating retroperitoneal lymph node dissection2:06
- +66 more links
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Where the curriculum asks for it
“Retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy.” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 15)
“Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection-Ileal replacement” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 15)
“e. Open, laparoscopic and robotic-assisted retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy for testicular tumours.” ( NMC DM/MCh guidelines, page 9)
“Primary and post chemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for urological malignancies” ( NMC DM/MCh guidelines, page 15)