Para-Aortic Lymphadenectomy by Minimally Invasive Surgery

Abstract

Laparoscopic para-aortic lymphadenectomy (PAL) was described first in the literature in 1992. The advantages of the minimally invasive approach compared to the laparotomy are well known, with comparable surgery and long term survival results. The aim of this review is to expose the scientific evidence available on this subject, making a comparative study of the different laparoscopic techniques available to carry out the PAL, as well as other minimally invasive approaches, such as single port or robotic surgery.