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BackgroundConventional open lateral lymph node (LLN) dissection performed along the internal iliac vessels frequently results in increased bleeding and postoperative complications [1, 2]. However, laparoscopic LLN dissection is a feasible, oncologically acceptable alternative [3–n class="CitationRef">6]. We have developed a laparoscopic autonomic nerve-preserving technique for LLN dissection based on the vesicohypogastric fascia (VF) and ureterohypogastric nerve fascia (UNF) [7].