Lymphatic mapping for gynecologic malignancies

摘要: In gynecologic malignancies, regional lymph node status is a major prognostic factor and decision criterion for adjuvant therapy. This the basis lymphadenectomy. The sentinel (SN) procedure has emerged as an alternative to systematic lymphadenectomy in various cancers, reducing treatment-related morbidity. melanoma breast cancer, SN biopsy standard determining nodal stage. Use of also well established vulvar cancer. small series, combined detection based on blue dye radiocolloid was suitable evaluation cervical Although some investigators have reported feasibility endometrial further studies standardization are required before its routine use can be recommended.