Adherence to guideline recommendations for lymph node dissection in squamous cell carcinoma of the penis: Effect on survival and complication rates.

CONCLUSIONS: The adherence to guidelines for ILND was low (24.7%), and did not change over time. Nonetheless, a CSM benefit related to ILND was observed in N1, N2, and N3 patients. Complication rates and in-hospital mortality did not differ according to LNI. However, hospital stay may be longer in LNI patients. Finally, it should be noted that lack of distinction between clinical and pathological N-stage represents an important limitation.
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Source: Urologic Oncology - July 7, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Mistretta FA, Mazzone E, Palumbo C, Knipper S, Tian Z, Nazzani S, Tilki D, Musi G, Perrotte P, Montanari E, Shariat SF, Saad F, Briganti A, de Cobelli O, Karakiewicz PI Tags: Urol Oncol Source Type: research