A bilateral nerve-sparing RPLND was performed 1 month later (Figure 2), which included complete excision of the spermatic cord from the origin of the testicular vein at the inferior vena cava to ...

Sparing patients from unnecessary chemotherapy is another advantage of primary RPLND. Long-term complications linked to cisplatin-based treatment include cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome.

To meet the dual aims of cancer control and minimization of retrograde ejaculation, the authors advocate the use of infrahilar nerve-sparing RPLND templates.

Dr. Axel Heidenreich presented the final results of the COTRIMS (Cologne trial of retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy in metastatic seminoma) trial. Clinical stage (CS) IIA/B seminoma accounts for only 10 ...