Figure 7

Technique of classic inguinal lymphadenectomy.

1. View following excision of the fascia lata, division of the saphenous vein and dissection of the deep inguinal nodes. The sartorious muscle has been dissected free of its origin.
2. Transposition of the sartorious muscle to cover the femoral vessels. Mattress sutures to muscle to close potential space to void lymphocele formation.
3. Closed drainage system is place. This is maintained for 5 days.