Endoscopic axillary lymph node dissection without liposuction
- VernacularTitle:不做脂肪溶解的腔镜腋窝淋巴结清扫术
- Author:
Wei WEI
;
Yi PENG
;
Xin YI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Breast cancer;
Endoscopy;
Lymphadenectomy;
Balloon dilatation
- From:Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2005;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To discuss the feasibility of endoscopic axillary lymph node dissection by using balloon dilatation.Methods Seven patients with breast cancer from June 2005 to October 2005 were studied.Methylene blue injection around the areola or the tumor in combination with balloon placement in the axilla was performed to create surgical space for further endoscopic axillary lymph node dissection.Results The number of resected lymph nodes was 9~17(mean,12.3).No crushed lymph node was found.Positive lymph nodes were found in 4 patients.The operation time was 95~140 min(mean,114.3 min).The axillary vein and other important anatomic structures were clearly exposed.There was no edema of the upper limbs or other complications in the axillary area.No recurrence was noted during a follow-up survey for 2~6 months(mean,4.6 months).Conclusions Endoscopic axillary lymph node dissection can be performed after the establishment of surgical space by using balloon dilatation.
