Laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for testicular cancer
Guidance issued
Number: IPG158
Summary:
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for testicular cancer.
Description:
The procedure uses keyhole surgery to remove the lymph nodes, with the aim of causing fewer problems and allowing the man to recover from the surgery more quickly.
Arrangement:
Other (see guidance)
Topic Area:
Cancer
Surgical procedures
Urogenital
Specialty:
Clinical oncology
Medical oncology
Specialist advice has been sought from:
British Association of Urological Surgeons
British Association of Surgical Oncology
Date notified to NICE:
22 July 2004
Provisional consultation date:
November 2005
IP Pub Date:
22 March 2006
Contact
Details:
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