Video Endoscopic Inguinal Lymphadenectomy vs Open Inguinal Lymphadenectomy for Carcinoma Penis: Expanding Role and Comparison of Outcomes

The present study clearly outlines the fact that video endoscopic inguinal lymphadenectomy can deliver an equivalent lymph node yield similar to open inguinal lymphadenectomy with significantly less morbidity and is not affected by either the palpability or the number of palpable nodes. Thus, we believe that this minimally invasive technique can provide a prudent alternative for the management of the inguinal region in carcinoma of the penis.