An evidence-based approach to positive sentinel node disease: should we ever do a completion node dissection?

IF 1 Q4 ONCOLOGY

Melanoma Management Pub Date : 2019-10-18 DOI:10.2217/mmt-2019-0011

J. Downs, D. Gyorki

引用次数: 4

Abstract

Management of later stage melanoma has undergone significant changes. Sentinel node biopsy has long been an accepted method of staging, but two recent randomized-controlled trials have provided an evidence base for decision making about completion lymphadenectomy. They showed no survival advantage in further surgery for patients with positive sentinel node biopsies. There is now no evidence to support completion lymphadenectomy in the majority of patients, and this is reflected in international practice guidelines.

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前哨淋巴结阳性疾病的循证治疗方法:我们是否应该进行完全性淋巴结清扫?

晚期黑色素瘤的治疗已经发生了重大变化。前哨淋巴结活检长期以来一直是一种公认的分期方法，但最近的两项随机对照试验为完全淋巴结切除术的决策提供了证据基础。前哨淋巴结活检阳性的患者在进一步手术中没有生存优势。目前没有证据支持大多数患者行完全淋巴结切除术，这也反映在国际实践指南中。

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Melanoma Management ONCOLOGY-

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5.10

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审稿时长

13 weeks

期刊介绍： Skin cancer is on the rise. According to the World Health Organization, 132,000 melanoma skin cancers occur globally each year. While early-stage melanoma is usually relatively easy to treat, once disease spreads prognosis worsens considerably. Therefore, research into combating advanced-stage melanoma is a high priority. New and emerging therapies, such as monoclonal antibodies, B-RAF and KIT inhibitors, antiangiogenic agents and novel chemotherapy approaches hold promise for prolonging survival, but the search for a cure is ongoing. Melanoma Management publishes high-quality peer-reviewed articles on all aspects of melanoma, from prevention to diagnosis and from treatment of early-stage disease to late-stage melanoma and metastasis. The journal presents the latest research findings in melanoma research and treatment, together with authoritative reviews, cutting-edge editorials and perspectives that highlight hot topics and controversy in the field. Independent drug evaluations assess newly approved medications and their role in clinical practice. Key topics covered include: Risk factors, prevention and sun safety education Diagnosis, staging and grading Surgical excision of melanoma lesions Sentinel lymph node biopsy Biological therapies, including immunotherapy and vaccination Novel chemotherapy options Treatment of metastasis Prevention of recurrence Patient care and quality of life.