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Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Solid Organ Tumors: Surgical Insights
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Case Description
Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) has become a cornerstone in the staging and management of various solid organ tumors, enabling accurate assessment while minimizing surgical morbidity. This webinar will explore the principles, indications, and techniques of SLNB across different malignancies. The...
Case Summary
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is a minimally invasive surgical technique that identifies the first draining lymph node(s) from a tumor, allowing for pathological staging, prognosis prediction, and adjuvant therapy planning in solid organ cancers. This approach aims to reduce the morbidity associated with complete lymph node dissection.
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Dr. Theekshana Pathirana
Consultant Surgical Oncologist, Sri LankaDr. Theekshana Pathirana is a Consultant Surgical Oncologist and Breast Surgeon from Sri Lanka with extensive expertise in the comprehensive surgical management of complex cancers. He holds MBBS and MD Surgery from the University of Colombo, MRCS from Glasgow (UK), and specialized training in Surgical Oncology, along with a PG Certificate in Medical Education from Edge Hill University, UK.
His clinical expertise includes advanced breast cancer surgery with oncoplastic techniques and reconstruction, as well as management of colorectal cancers, HIPEC procedures, pelvic exenteration, thyroid and parathyroid surgeries, head and neck cancers, sarcomas, skin cancers, and upper gastrointestinal malignancies. Dr. Pathirana is committed to combining surgical precision with compassionate, patient-centered care. He actively supports multidisciplinary collaboration and continuous learning to advance modern cancer treatment.