Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically confirmed seminomatous testicular germ cell tumour with negative margins on radical orchiectomy * Lymphadenopathy in the retroperitoneum: at least one lymph node ≤5cm in size (in the transverse plane) detected on contrast CT scan or MRI (CS IIA/B; or active surveillance relapse with CS IIA/B equivalent) * CT Chest negative for metastasis * Patients qualify for this trial under the following scenarios: (1) initial diagnosis of clinical or stage IIA/B disease or (2) recurrence after surveillance for clinical stage I disease * Patients with serum tumour marker elevation are eligible if the elevated marker does not exceed the following cut-offs within 10 days of RPLND: AFP (\< 2.5 x ULN) and β-hCG (\<5 IU/L) * Curative treatment with RPLND is intended * Under the care of a uro-oncologist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre * Willing to comply with follow-up protocol * Capable of providing informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy \>5cm in the transverse plane (CS IIC) * Metastasis to distant lymph nodes or any organ (CS III) * History of chemotherapy or radiotherapy to the retroperitoneum * Patients with previous scrotal or retroperitoneal surgery for indication other than germ cell tumour * Patients in reduced general condition, with uncontrolled intercurrent illnesses, or with life-threatening disease * Patients with psychiatric illnesses that would limit compliance with study requirements * Unsuitable for robotic surgery (determined by treating physician)