Term: regional lymph node dissection Pronunciation: (REE-juh-nul limf node dy-SEK-shun) May 24, 2024April 16, 2026 Description: A surgical procedure to remove some of the lymph nodes that drain lymph from the area around a tumor. The lymph nodes are then examined under a microscope to see if cancer cells have spread to them. Related Posts:Omitting Axillary Lymph Node Dissection in Patients…Axillary Lymph Node Dissection Can Be Avoided in…Axillary Radiotherapy is an Alternative to Complete…Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Patients with…Late Breaking Abstract – ASCO 2015 Elective Neck…Postmenopausal Women with Node Positive Breast…