There are two layers of inguinal lymph nodes located below the inguinal ligament, which runs from the ilium’s anterior superior iliac spine (the front-most portion of the ilium, the largest pelvic ...

Inguinal metastases in patients affected by anal cancer are an independent prognostic factor for local failure and overall mortality. Since 2001, sentinel lymph node biopsy was applied in these ...

A systematic review and meta-analysis compared the perioperative and oncologic outcomes of open versus minimally invasive inguinal lymphadenectomy during penile cancer surgery.

Owing to the high incidence of lymph node metastasis in penile carcinoma, elective bilateral inguinal lymphadenectomy is often performed; however, this procedure is unnecessary in up to 80% of ...

Dabrafenib and trametinib vs anti-PD(L)1 for the adjuvant treatment of locally advanced BRAF-mutant melanoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis. LN: lymph node. Zone I: inferior zone; Zone II: ...

Patients with penile, vulval or anal cancer, or melanoma of the leg, may require radical inguinal lymphadenectomy as part of the management of their condition. Endoscopic radical inguinal ...