How to approach suspicious lymph nodes on the upper abdomen

Objective: To show some recommendations when dissection of lymph nodes above the renal vessels is indicated. The video contains surgical cases of patients with tumor-infiltrated lymph nodes in the following anatomic areas: suprarenal vessels, porta hepatis, celiac trunk, cisterna chyli, splenic hilum and pleuropericardial recess. It demonstrates the anatomic boundaries of these surgical locations as well as practical tips to improve skills when performing these procedures.