ArticleGland surgery2020
Gastroepiploic vascularized lymph node transfer for the treatment of extremity lymphedema: comparison between middle and distal inset.
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- Efficacy of vascularized lymph node transfer for lower extremity lymphedema: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 395 patients from 25 peer-reviewed studies.Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS · 2026Pooled it
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- Vascularized omental lymphatic transplant for upper extremity lymphedema: A systematic review.Cancer reports (Hoboken, N.J.) · 2021Pooled it
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- Surgical Treatment of Lymphedema at LE&RN Comprehensive Centers of Excellence.Journal of reconstructive microsurgery · 2026Article
- Modern approaches to lymphatic surgery: a narrative review.Translational breast cancer research : a journal focusing on translational research in breast cancer · 2025Review
- Analysis of different outcome parameters and quality of life after different techniques of free vascularized lymph node transfer.Journal of vascular surgery. Venous and lymphatic disorders · 2024Article
- Evolving Role of Lymphedema Surgery on Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Multi-Institutional Algorithmic Approach.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Surgical management of breast cancer-related lymphedema: a narrative review of contemporary practices.Annals of translational medicine · 2023Review
- Five-year Follow-up Outcome of Total Omental Lymph Node Flap Transfer in Primary Lymphedema Patient.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2023Article
- Optimizing Treatment of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema Using Combined DIEP Flap and Lymphedema Surgery.Archives of plastic surgery · 2022Article
- Novel Wireless Bioimpedance Device for Segmental Lymphedema Analysis Post Dual-Site Free Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer: A Prospective Cohort Study.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundMiddle and distal insets of gastroepiploic vascularized lymph node transfer (GE-VLNT) for extremity lymphedema have been described. However, there has been no prior comparison of surgical or patient-reported outcomes between these techniques. We analyzed the outcomes between both insets in patients with extremity lymphedema.
methodsRetrospective review of patients with extremity-lymphedema who underwent GE-VLNT. Two groups were analyzed: middle and distal recipient inset. We analyzed 6-month surgical and patient-reported outcomes using the Lymphedema Life Impact Scale-v2 (LLISv2) and scar satisfaction utilizing the Patient Scar Assessment Questionnaire (PSAQ).
resultsBetween 2017 and 2019, 26 patients with stage II unilateral extremity lymphedema underwent laparoscopically-harvested GE-VLNT (13 distal and 13 middle inset). There were no differences in patient demographics between groups. Mean hospital stay for patients with upper extremity lymphedema was 1.3
conclusionsGE-VLNT is an effective surgical treatment for extremity lymphedema. The middle placement showed shorter hospital stay, early return to work and higher patient satisfaction.
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