Included support
- +Hospital matching
- +Record review
- +Care coordination
- +Travel support
- +Interpretation support
Regional Lymph Node Dissection
Mostly used for melanoma with confirmed or highly suspected regional lymph node metastasis, as a means of regional control and staging. Whether to clear depends on lesion burden, ultrasound monitoring feasibility, response to systemic therapy, complication risk, and overall condition.
24-72h
Response window
Approx. $2,100
Treatment fee
Not included
- -Treatment fee
- -Travel costs
- -Optional extras
Hospital consultation window
Peking Union Medical College Hospital - Beijing - Grade 3A
Ruijin Hospital - Shanghai - Grade 3A
West China Hospital - Chengdu - Grade 3A
Our service process
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How Regional Lymph Node Dissection is performed
Often implemented when sentinel lymph nodes are positive or imaging suggests regional involvement. The surgery involves dissection along anatomical planes, protecting major blood vessels and nerves, systematically clearing target lymph node groups, and placing drainage. Postoperative monitoring includes bleeding, infection, and lymph leakage, along with limb function training; pathology is used for staging and subsequent treatment decisions. The above is general health information, not medical advice; specific details are subject to specialist evaluation and hospital protocols.
What is Regional Lymph Node Dissection?
Often implemented when sentinel lymph nodes are positive or imaging suggests regional involvement. The surgery involves dissection along anatomical planes, protecting major blood vessels and nerves, systematically clearing target lymph node groups, and placing drainage. Postoperative monitoring includes bleeding, infection, and lymph leakage, along with limb function training; pathology is used for staging and subsequent treatment decisions. The above is general health information, not medical advice; specific details are subject to specialist evaluation and hospital protocols.
How is Regional Lymph Node Dissection performed?
Step 1
How Regional Lymph Node Dissection is performed
Often implemented when sentinel lymph nodes are positive or imaging suggests regional involvement. The surgery involves dissection along anatomical planes, protecting major blood vessels and nerves, systematically clearing target lymph node groups, and placing drainage. Postoperative monitoring includes bleeding, infection, and lymph leakage, along with limb function training; pathology is used for staging and subsequent treatment decisions. The above is general health information, not medical advice; specific details are subject to specialist evaluation and hospital protocols.
Recovery process
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Recovery and stay
The total is usually 14–24 days (evaluation + hospitalization/surgery + early rehabilitation and follow-up), subject to the actual schedule.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get started?⌄
Submit a free evaluation request with your diagnosis and records. The team reviews your case and suggests suitable next steps.
Do I need a visa to travel to China for treatment?⌄
Many patients do. We can help explain what documents are normally needed for treatment travel planning.
Will there be a language barrier?⌄
Medical interpretation can be arranged for consultations and treatment visits.
How much does treatment cost?⌄
Costs depend on the procedure, hospital, and treatment pathway. A practical estimate is provided before travel.
What happens after I return home?⌄
We can help coordinate remote follow-up and keep communication open with your care team.