Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection (RPLND)
(Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection)
OncologyOpen-surgery
Overview
Surgical removal of retroperitoneal lymph nodes, typically for testicular cancer staging or treatment.
Indications
Post-chemotherapy residual mass, clinical stage II testicular cancer, surveillance failures.
Procedure Details
Systematic removal of lymph nodes from defined retroperitoneal templates with nerve-sparing techniques when possible.
Recovery
Hospital stay 5-7 days. Return to activities in 4-6 weeks.
Risks & Considerations
Bleeding, chylous ascites, bowel injury, retrograde ejaculation.
Contact Information
Phone
+92 51 5562331
OPD Timings
Mon-Fri: 8AM-3PM
Private: 3PM-6PM