Evaluation of Short Term Complications of Inguinal Lymph Node Dissection for Skin and Urogenital Cancer

Authors

  • Md Abu Sayem Assistant Professor of Surgery, Dept. of surgical Oncology, National Institute of cancer Research & Hospital, Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Rubina Akter Junior Consultant, Reproductive Endocrinology Infertility Unit, Dhaka Medical college Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Ashrafur Rahman Assistant Professor of Surgery, Dept. of surgical Oncology, National Institute of cancer Research & Hospital, Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Md Rabiul Karim Senior Consultant, Dept of surgery Ship, International Hospital, Turag, Uttara, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Afroja Siddiqua Associate Professor, Obs. and Gynae Ship, International Hospital, Turag, Uttara, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Mohammad Mustafizur Rahman Assistant Professor of Surgery, Shaheed M. Monsur Ali Medical College, Sirajganj, Bangladesh
  • M Reazul Alam Senior consultant, Dept.of surgical Oncology, National Institute of Cancer Research & Hospital, Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Ahmed Sami Al Hasan Assistant Professor of Surgical Oncology, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Ashik Mahmud Associate professor, Dept of Surgery, Brahmanbaria Medical College, Brahmanbari, Bangladesh
  • Md Jahangir Kabir Director, In-Charge and Professor (CC), Dept. of Surgical Oncology, National Institute of cancer Research& Hospital, Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v43i3.83108

Keywords:

inguinal lymph node, urogenital cancer

Abstract

Background: Therapeutic lymphadenectomy is the standard treatment for patients with node positive malignant melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of penis, vulva and lower extremity skin. It has been shown to improve outcomes in some patients. However, inguinal lymph node dissection (ILND) has been associated with significant postoperative morbidity.

Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted in the Departments of Surgical Oncology, Plastic &Reconstructive Surgical Oncology and Uro-Oncology of NICRH, Dhaka for a period of twelve months. A total of 41 patients with skin and urogenital malignancy involving inguinal lymph node undergoing inguinal lymph node dissection were included after getting informed written consent. Socio-demographic profile, cancer status and other related information were collected by preformed questionnaire. All data were analyzed by IBM SPSS v25.

Result: Among all, 58.5% of the patients were aged between 40 to 60 years with male predominance (53.7%). Preoperatively, 78% of the patients had malignant melanoma and 22% of the patients had squamous cell carcinoma. Wound infection (31.7%) was most common complications followed by 22% of the patients had developed wound dehiscence, 22% had developed seroma, 12.2% had flap necrosis, 4.9% had hematoma, 4.9% had lymphadenoma and 2.4% showed graft failure. Older age and cancer status had impact on post-operative outcome but no significant association found (<0.05).

Conclusion: Performance of ILND should not be postponed out of fear of complications. The morbidity and quality of life of impacted patients can be enhanced with careful planning and timely treatment of complications.

J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2025; 43: 221-226

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Published

2025-07-29

How to Cite

Sayem, M. A., Akter, R., Rahman, A., Karim, M. R., Siddiqua, A., Rahman, M. M., … Kabir, M. J. (2025). Evaluation of Short Term Complications of Inguinal Lymph Node Dissection for Skin and Urogenital Cancer. Journal of Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons, 43(3), 221–226. https://doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v43i3.83108

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 3 (2025)

Section

Original Articles

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