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Association of lymphatic flow velocity with surgical outcomes in patients undergoing lymphovenous anastomosis for breast cancer-related lymphedema
PurposeLymphovenous anastomosis (LVA) is primarily used for treating early-stage lymphedema. Here, we aimed to investigate the relationship between...
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Predictive role of lymphoscintigraphy undergoing lymphovenous anastomosis in patients with lower extremity lymphedema: a preliminary study
BackgroundWe investigated whether preoperative lymphoscintigraphy could predict the treatment response of unilateral lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA)...
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Simultaneous Ipsilateral Vascularized Lymph Node Transplantation and Contralateral Lymphovenous Anastomosis in Bilateral Extremity Lymphedema with Different Severities
BackgroundExtremity lymphedema can occur bilaterally with different severities on each side. The aim of this study is to investigate the treatment...
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100 anastomoses: a two-year single-center experience with robotic-assisted micro- and supermicrosurgery for lymphatic reconstruction
Robotic-assisted microsurgery has gained significant attention in recent years following the introduction of two dedicated microsurgical robotic...
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Is bioimpedance spectroscopy a useful tool for objectively assessing lymphovenous bypass surgical outcomes in breast cancer-related lymphedema?
PurposeWe sought to determine if bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) measurements can accurately assess changes in breast cancer-related lymphedema...
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Percutaneous Extra-Anatomic Lymphovenous Bypass Creation: Toward Treatment of Central Conducting Lymphatic Obstructions
IntroductionProtein-losing enteropathy manifests as a loss of serum proteins through the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in hypoproteinemia,...
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Lympho-venous anastomosis for the treatment of congenital and acquired lesions of the central lymphatic system: a multidisciplinary treatment approach
Congenital and acquired lesions of the central lymphatic system represent rare entities with a significant morbidity. The optimal treatment strategy...
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Performance of microvascular anastomosis with a new robotic visualization system: proof of concept
Microvascular procedures require visual magnification of the surgical field, e.g. by a microscope. This can be accompanied by an unergonomic posture...
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Advances in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer-related lymphedema
PurposeBreast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) represents a lifelong risk for breast cancer survivors and once acquired becomes a lifelong burden....
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Pre- and Post-Microsurgical Rehabilitation Interventions and Outcomes on Breast Cancer–Related Lymphedema: a Systematic Review
Purpose of ReviewBreast cancer–related lymphedema (BCRL) is a debilitating progressive disease resulting in various impairments and dysfunctions....
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Supermicrosurgical treatment for lymphedema: a systematic review and network meta-analysis protocol
BackgroundLymphedema is a condition that affects up to 130 million subjects worldwide. Since it is related to several complications and a significant...
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Surgery for Lymphedema Prevention and Treatment
Purpose of ReviewThis review explores the evidence surrounding the efficacy of preventing and treating lymphedema through surgical means.
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Surgical Management of Lymphedema: Prophylactic and Therapeutic Operations
Purpose of ReviewLymphedema is a chronic limb swelling caused by lymphatic dysfunction and is currently incurable. Breast cancer–related lymphedema...
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Surgical Prevention of Lymphedema
Purpose of ReviewSecondary lymphedema is a feared complication of cancer treatment that can lead to poor quality of life and life-threatening...
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Robotics in Plastic Surgery
Purpose of ReviewRobotic surgery represents a new frontier in minimally invasive reconstructive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and...
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Quantifying radiation in the axillary bed at the site of lymphedema surgical prevention
PurposeImmediate lymphatic reconstruction (ILR) is a procedure known to reduce the risk of lymphedema in patients undergoing axillary lymph node...
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Management of a giant lymphocele following varicose vein surgery: a case report
BackgroundA lymphocele or lymphocyst is formed when lymphatic fluid accumulates in a space, following disruption of lymphatic channels. Here, we...
