Carer, Vulva

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.

Gynaecological Surgery – Vulvectomy^(G)

A Vulvectomy is a surgical procedure for the removal of part or the entire vulva^(G). A Vulvectomy may be performed for many reasons, one of which is as part of the treatment for cancer of the vulva. There are 3 main types; Skinning, Hemi and Total.