Dr. Sandra Krishnan, an experienced senior breast surgeon, has performed the lymph node dissection procedure for both breast cancer and melanoma where indicated.
Axillary lymph node dissection procedure, also known as axillary clearance surgery, involves removal of most or all of the nodes (usually 10 to 20 nodes) in the armpit. It is usually recommended when cancer is found in the lymph nodes on imaging and if a biopsy is performed before surgery.
The axillary dissection or the axillary clearance surgery is performed under general anaesthesia. An incision is made under the armpit. The lymph nodes, which can range from 10 to 40, are removed. A drain is routinely inserted. The incision is closed with dissolvable sutures. An overnight stay in the hospital is required.
All surgery has risks despite the highest standard of practice. The following possible complications are listed to inform not to alarm. There may be other complications that are not listed.
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