Morbidity and Outcomes Following Axillary Lymphadenectomy for Melanoma: Weighing the Risk of Surgery in the Era of MSLT-II

ConclusionsThis analysis supports historical data that axillary dissection for melanoma is a low-risk procedure, with smoking, therapeutic lymphadenectomy, and adjuvant radiation associated with increased morbidity. Although morbidity of lymphadenectomy is often cited as a reason to alter surgical approach or even forgo intervention, this may be less of a concern for axillary dissection.
Source: Annals of Surgical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research