L-RPLND with waterjet

[RTC]

Laparoscopic Retroperitoneal Lymph-Node Dissection with the Waterjet Is Technically Feasible and Safe in Testis-Cancer Patient.

http://www.liebertonline.com/doi/abs/10.1089/end.2005.19.823

The waterjet was used for removal of lymphatic tissue from the aorta and the vena cava, as well as from the sympathetic trunk.

Conclusions: The waterjet allows the safe and complete removal of lymphatic tissue, leaving vulnerable anatomic structures intact. It can decrease the learning curve of laparoscopic RPLND and contribute to better acceptance of this procedure.

[mercyriver]

Waterjet???

So essentially they are power washing the lymph nodes off? I am sure it is not as much pressure, but still.....the visual conjured up on in mind is amusing.



Becki

[RTC]

yeah it sounds so strange . . . .

It's interesting how they found the right pressure to remove the
lymph node without hurting anything else . . .