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Sentinel Lymph Nodes Biopsies
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Sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy is an advanced, minimally invasive surgical technique for assessing the degree of cancer spread. It is crucial for staging the cancer and guiding the treatment strategy, and it offers a less invasive alternative than a standard lymphadenectomy.
With a primary tumour, the sentinel lymph node is the first lymph node to which cancer cells are expected to disseminate. During the procedure, the doctor will remove one or more sentinel nodes and send them to the lab to test whether there are cancerous cells or not.
How is Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Performed?
Before the biopsy, the doctor will inject a tracer substance such as blue dye or indocyanine green near the cancer site to determine which lymph nodes are the main draining lymph nodes – which means that if the cancer were to spread, it would spread to these nodes first. Once identified, sentinel nodes are surgically removed and sent for pathological analysis. If the results show cancer cells, then further treatment like lymphadenectomy, chemotherapy or radiation may be necessitated.
Benefits of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- SLN biopsy lowers the risk of lymphoedema and other post-operative complications
- It is a minimally invasive method that reduces surgical trauma and speeds up recovery
- SLN offers crucial information on the spread of cancer and aids in deciding on the best course of action and prognosis.
When Is SLN Biopsy Appropriate?
Sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy is typically recommended for patients with early-stage cancer who have a low to intermediate risk of lymph node involvement. However, the decision to go for an SLN biopsy is made on an individual basis by doctors, considering various factors like tumour grade, stage and patient’s medical history.
Consult Us for Sentinel Lymph Nodes Biopsies In Hyderabad
Sentinel lymph node biopsy, a major advancement in the treatment of uterine cancer, offers a less invasive, safer and more accurate way to assess the degree of cancer spread. If you’re considering this advanced diagnostic procedure, get in touch with Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati, a highly skilled gynaecologist and gynaecological oncosurgeon in Hyderabad. She is dedicated to providing customised uterine cancer care in Hyderabad, ensuring that each patient receives the finest treatment available.
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