What are the steps in a Mediastinal lymphadenectomy?

Mediastinal lymphadenectomy involves several key steps: first, the patient is placed under general anesthesia, and an appropriate surgical incision is made, typically through the chest wall. Next, the mediastinal lymph nodes are identified and carefully dissected from surrounding tissues. The nodes are then excised, often using techniques that minimize damage to nearby structures, and finally, the incision is closed with sutures or staples. Throughout the procedure, careful attention is given to hemostasis and preventing complications.