The role of inguinal lymphadenectomy in epidermoid carcinoma of the penis. use of Ligasure and analysis of the results
Gallo Rolania, F.J.; Beneitez Alvarez, M.E.; Izquierdo García, F.M.
Archivos Espanoles de Urologia 55(5): 535-538
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 0004-0614 PMID: 12174420 Document Number: 549852
To compare the morbidity of conventional inguinal lymphadenectomy for epidermoid carcinoma of the penis using ligation versus ultrasonic sealing of the lymph nodes with Ligasure. 29 cases of carcinoma of the penis are analyzed; 8 underwent superficial and deep inguinal lymphadenectomy using the conventional procedure for ligation of lymph nodes (4 cases) and ultrasonic ligation with Ligasure (4 cases). The early and late complications are analyzed. The operating time was found to be significantly shorter in patients treated with Ligasure, no lymphoceles were observed and lymphedema was reduced. The use of Ligasure for sealing the lymphatic vessels in inguinal lymphadenectomy for carcinoma of the penis appears to have the advantages of a shorter operating time and reduced complications in comparison with conventional ligation.