Study summary
Keyhole surgery on groin lymph nodes had fewer complications than open surgery
2.96fewer days in hospital with keyhole surgery
What was tested
A pooled look at studies comparing minimally invasive (keyhole or robotic) with open surgery to remove groin lymph nodes in penile cancer.
What they found
- Hospital stays were about 3 days shorter and complications less common with keyhole surgery.
- Recurrence and 5-year survival were the same.
- Most studies were not randomized.
What it means
Groin surgery is the part of treatment most men struggle with afterwards; less invasive methods may make it easier.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team.
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