LYMPH NODE DISSECTION

Course overview

LYMPH NODE DISSECTION IS A SURGICAL PROCEDURE IN WHICH THE LYMPH NODES ARE DISSECTED, AND A SAMPLE OF TISSUE IS CHECKED FOR THE PRESENCE OF CANCER UNDER A MICROSCOPE. IT IS AN OPERATION USUALLY PERFORMED AS PART OF THE SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF MALIGNANT TUMORS AND CAN BE FURTHER DIVIDED INTO REGIONAL LYMPHADENECTOMY AND RADICAL LYMPHADENECTOMY. THIS ACTIVITY REVIEWS AND EXPLAINS THE ROLE OF THE INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM IN EVALUATING AND MANAGING PATIENTS WHO UNDERGO LYMPH NODE DISSECTIONS.