What is retroperitoneal lymph node dissection in Gynecologic Oncology?

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Surgical approach that maintains ovarian function in reproductive-age patients when oncologically safe.

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Surgical removal of lymph nodes located behind the peritoneum, including para-aortic and paracaval nodes, for staging an...

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retroperitoneal lymph node dissection IVT	Technical Term	Advanced	Surgical removal of lymph nodes located behind the peritoneum, including para-ao...

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