During the surgery, doctors remove lymph nodes near the voice box nerve and in the area between the aorta and pulmonary artery.
Scientific Claim
The SP RACE procedure involves dissection of lymph nodes alongside the left recurrent laryngeal nerve and in the aortopulmonary window during left-sided dissection.
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
probability
Can suggest probability/likelihood
Assessment Explanation
The study describes the surgical technique in detail. 'Cleared, optionally' is appropriately stated as a descriptive fact about the procedure steps.
Source Excerpt
“Lymph nodes alongside the left recurrent laryngeal nerve and in the aortopulmonary window are cleared, optionally.”
Evidence from Studies
Supporting Evidence (1)
The study describes specific lymph node dissection during the left-sided dissection phase of the procedure. This is a factual description of the surgical technique.