Definition of "lymphadenectomy" [lymphadenectomy]

• The surgical removal of lymph nodes, usually performed as part of the management of cancer. (noun)

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• "As well, a lymphadenectomy is also performed to remove all the lymph nodes in the pelvis."
• "In fact, recent research published in Gynecologic Oncology has found a metastatic cancer detection rate almost three times higher with sentinel lymph node biopsy compared to lymphadenectomy."
• "Pelvic lymphadenectomy (removal of pelvic lymph nodes) may be valuable for staging in endometrial cancer; however, it does not improve survival rates in women with Stage I endometrial cancer, according to the results of a study published in the"