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Central pathology review and photographic scoring were performed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Over 90% of surgeons rated the anatomical classification as clear. Planned lymphadenectomy was completed in over 95% of cases. The obturator region was consistently dissected. Dissection of the dorsal obturator nerve region did not increase the number of retrieved or positive lymph nodes but extended operative time by 15\u00a0min per side. No lymphadenectomy-related complications were observed in 96% of patients. Quality of life declined at 1\u00a0week postoperatively and stabilized by 1\u00a0month.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A multidisciplinary, standardized approach to pelvic lymph-node dissection is feasible and facilitates implementation across specialties. Dissection of the dorsal obturator nerve region increases operative time without demonstrating additional oncological advantage in this study. 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