What is retroperitoneal lymph node dissection in Urologic Oncology?

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Imaging procedure using contrast injection through a ureteral catheter to visualize the ureter and renal pelvis.

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Surgical removal of lymph nodes behind the abdominal cavity, often for testicular cancer staging.

RPLND retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy

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retroperitoneal lymph node dissection IVT	Technical Term	Professional	Surgical removal of lymph nodes behind the abdominal cavity, often for testicula...

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