ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2020
Comprehensive Overview of Available Donor Sites for Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer.
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14 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- 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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- Systematic Review of Outcomes of Omental Free Flap in the Management of Lymphedema.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
- The MD Anderson Algorithm for Lymphedema Management.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Simultaneous Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer and Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- [Cost comparison of conservative vs. surgical treatment of chronic lymphedema].Chirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2025Article
- Modern approaches to lymphatic surgery: a narrative review.Translational breast cancer research : a journal focusing on translational research in breast cancer · 2025Review
- What do we know about treating breast-cancer-related lymphedema? Review of the current knowledge about therapeutic options.Breast cancer (Tokyo, Japan) · 2023Review
- Lymphatic Tissue Transfer: Ultrasound-Guided Description and Preoperative Planning of Vascularised Lymph Nodes, Lymphatic Units, and Lymphatic Vessels Transfers.Journal of personalized medicine · 2022Article
- Lessons Learnt from an 11-year Experience with Lymphatic Surgery and a Systematic Review of Reported Complications: Technical Considerations to Reduce Morbidity.Archives of plastic surgery · 2022Article
- Optimizing Treatment of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema Using Combined DIEP Flap and Lymphedema Surgery.Archives of plastic surgery · 2022Article
- [Diagnosis, prevention and therapy of lymphedema].Wiener klinische Wochenschrift · 2021Article
- Technical Challenges in "Micro" Lymph Node Identification during Vascularized Submental Lymph Node Flap Harvesting.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2020Article
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Abstract
The field of lymphedema surgery has grown tremendously in recent years. In particular, the diversity of available donor sites for vascularized lymph node transfer has increased, and new donor sites are emerging. Researchers have explored a number of different donor sites, and their reports have demonstrated promising results with each site. Unfortunately, there are limited studies providing a comprehensive analysis of the available donor sites focusing on both the technical aspects of the harvest, including complications and donor site morbidity, and the efficacy and outcomes following transfer. The present review aims to present a comprehensive analysis of the available donor sites for vascularized lymph node transfer and a summary of the experience from a single center of excellence.
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