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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Oncology
  • Lymphedema Management

Background:

  • Lymphedema is a common, progressive complication following breast cancer treatment.
  • Vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT) shows promise for lymphedema treatment.
  • Simultaneous VLNT with microvascular breast reconstruction (MBR) is an emerging surgical approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and evaluate an algorithmic approach for simultaneous VLNT with MBR.
  • To assess the early outcomes of this combined surgical technique.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of patients undergoing simultaneous VLNT with MBR for lymphedema post-breast cancer treatment was retrospectively reviewed.
  • Standardized qualitative and quantitative volumetric assessments were used for postoperative evaluation.

Main Results:

  • Twenty-nine patients underwent the procedure with a mean follow-up of 11 months.
  • All patients had successful breast reconstruction with no flap losses or donor site lymphedema.
  • Seventy-nine percent of patients reported sustained symptomatic improvement, with significant reduction in arm volume differential over 12 months.

Conclusions:

  • The developed algorithm offers a reliable method for optimizing simultaneous MBR and VLNT.
  • The procedure demonstrates promising early results for lymphedema management.
  • Further long-term studies are needed to fully establish the safety and efficacy of lymph node transfer.