Surgical removal of lymph nodes (often part of breast cancer treatment)

Anatomy and surgical technique of groin dissection : John S. Spratt, Jr., William Shieber, Burl Mayes Dillard.

Extended hysterectomy and bilateral pelvic lymphadectomy for carcinoma of cervix.

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Lymph Node Excision

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Anatomy and surgical technique of groin dissection : John S. Spratt, Jr., William Shieber, Burl Mayes Dillard.

Extended hysterectomy and bilateral pelvic lymphadectomy for carcinoma of cervix.