Abstract:A unique case report is hereby presented which entails the multi-modality management of a very rare complication of modern minimally-invasive robotic surgery. Chyle leak can be an extremely challenging problem following certain surgeries, especially in cancer patients. Medical, nutritional and/or surgical management is required to control the leak. Prolonged massive chyle leaks which do not respond to conservative management require surgical intervention. Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection is a complex proc… Show more
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