Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) is used in both the staging and management of non-seminomatous germ-cell tumors. Although a number of advantages of the laparoscopic approach have been reported over open RPLND, its use has not been supported by formal internal review board-approved studies. Brett Carver and Joel Sheinfeld discuss RPLND in the management of these tumors, both before and after chemotherapy.
- Brett S Carver
- Joel Sheinfeld
