Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Solid Organ Tumors: Surgical Insights

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Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Solid Organ Tumors: Surgical Insights

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Case Description

Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) has become a cornerstone in the staging and management of various solid organ tumors, enabling accurate assessment while minimizing surgical morbidity. This webinar will explore the principles, indications, and techniques of SLNB across different malignancies. The...

Case Summary

  • Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is a minimally invasive surgical technique that identifies the first draining lymph node(s) from a tumor, allowing for pathological staging, prognosis prediction, and adjuvant therapy planning in solid organ cancers. This approach aims to reduce the morbidity associated with complete lymph node dissection.

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Dr. Theekshana Pathirana

Dr. Theekshana Pathirana

Consultant Surgical Oncologist, Sri Lanka
Consultant Surgical Oncologist, Sri Lanka

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