Head and Neck Surgery · Bogotá
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Bogotá: Dr. Diego Ardila
I support you in Bogotá to help identify if skin or oral cancer has spread, aiming to avoid larger surgeries on your neck.
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Dr. Diego Alejandro Ardila Torres offers Sentinel lymph node in Bogotá as a specialist in Head and Neck Surgery.
Do any of these symptoms apply to you?
If any of these situations feel familiar, a consultation could be the right first step.
- Melanoma · I was diagnosed with melanoma on my face, and my doctor recommended evaluating my neck lymph nodes to see if the disease has spread.
- Skin cancer · I have a skin tumor on my head, and I want to know if there is a minor surgical option to check my lymph nodes.
- Oral tumor · I have been diagnosed with oral cancer, and I need to determine with a specialist if the tumor has spread to other areas.
- Fear of major surgery · I am afraid of undergoing major neck surgery if it is not strictly necessary for my recovery.
Treatment goals
What we aim to achieve
Results vary by patient. Dr. Diego Alejandro Ardila Torres will assess you during the consultation.
It aims to locate the first lymph node where the original tumor may have spread.
It can help avoid a larger neck dissection surgery if the node is healthy.
It aims to provide key information to determine your prognosis and plan the next steps.
It allows for precise tissue analysis through a small, targeted incision.
How it works
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Node mapping
Before surgery, we apply a tracer near the tumor that travels through the lymph fluid to precisely identify the first draining node.
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Targeted removal
In the operating room, I locate that specific node and remove it through a small incision, protecting your neck tissues.
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Pathology analysis
The pathologist analyzes the node. If it is tumor-free, in many cases we can avoid larger surgeries on your neck.
The choice
Why choose Dr. Diego Alejandro Ardila Torres?
- I have specialized training in Head and Neck Surgery from FUCS, along with international training at centers in Brazil, Argentina, and Spain.
- I offer in-person consultations in Bogotá at two main locations: Colina Office Park and Fundación CTIC, making it easy for you to access care.
- I have agreements with the country's major insurance providers, such as Colsanitas, Sura, MedPlus, Colmédica, Coomeva, Famisanar, Bolívar, and Allianz.
- My approach is based on warmth and explaining every step of the process under my personal motto: "Everything is going to be fine."
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is the sentinel node?
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Where to visit
Colina Office Park
Cra. 67 #167-61, Edificio Colina Office Park, consultorio 510-1
Bogotá
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Schedule your in-person appointment at Colina Office Park or Fundación CTIC. I am here to support you throughout your process.
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The information on this page is for guidance only and does not replace a medical consultation. Results vary by patient. Any therapeutic decision must be agreed directly with Dr. Diego Alejandro Ardila Torres after an individual evaluation.