Carer, Vagina

Cancer of the Vagina^(G)

The vagina is a tubular structure several centimetres in length. The vagina commences in the vulva^(G) between the outlet from the bladder^(G) (urethra^(G)) and the outlet from the bowel^(G) (anus^(G)). It continues up into the pelvis^(G), stopping where it joins with the cervix^(G), which is the lower-most part of the uterus^(G) (womb).

Gynaecological Surgery – Pelvic^(G) Lymphadenectomy

A pelvic lymphadenectomy is a surgical procedure for the removal of lymph nodes^(G) in the pelvis, especially those that drain the uterus^(G), cervix^(G), fallopian tubes^(G), ovaries^(G) and upper vagina^(G). The operation is performed by removing all the tissue (mainly fat) from along the major blood vessels in the pelvis. This tissue contains the lymph nodes to be removed.

What is Gynaecological Cancer?

The term gynaecological cancer refers to all cancers of the female reproductive tract. Included are cancers of the ovary, fallopian tube, uterus^(G), cervix^(G), vagina^(G) and vulva^(G). It is most important to treat gynaecological cancer quickly and well.