The role of sentinel lymph node biopsy in early-stage cervical cancer: A systematic review

• Main Authors: Jerry Cheng-Yen Lai (Author), Ming-Shiang Yang (Author), Kuo-Wei Lu (Author), Lan Yu (Author), Wan-Zu Liou (Author), Kung-Liahng Wang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2018-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Pelvic lymphadenectomy procedure is included as part of the standard protocol of radical hysterectomy for women with early-stage cervical cancer (Stage IA to IB1). However, an important sequel to lymphadenectomy procedure is the possible occurrence of lymphedema in the lower abdomen and lower extrem...