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  • Vascular Surgery
  • Lymphedema Research

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  • Lymphedema involves fluid buildup, leading to inflammation and fibrosis.
  • Secondary lymphedema often results from cancer treatments, particularly breast cancer surgery.
  • Chronic arm edema affects approximately 20% of patients post-breast cancer treatment.

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  • To review risk factors and preventative strategies for lymphedema after breast cancer treatment.
  • To discuss current lymphedema treatment protocols, including innovative surgical techniques.
  • To present the experience with microsurgical approaches for lymphedema at Tel Aviv Medical Center.

Main Methods:

  • Review of risk factors and non-surgical interventions for lymphedema.
  • Analysis of existing and novel surgical treatment protocols for lymphedema.
  • Microsurgical procedures including lymphovenous anastomosis and vascularized lymph node transfer.

Main Results:

  • 26 microsurgical procedures for lymphedema were performed with no significant complications.
  • Patients with secondary lymphedema showed greater improvement post-surgery.
  • Lymphovenous anastomosis and vascularized lymph node transfer are promising treatments for breast cancer-related lymphedema.

Conclusions:

  • Microsurgical innovations offer effective solutions for lymphedema management.
  • Continued refinement of surgical techniques is expected to improve patient outcomes.
  • Early intervention and advanced surgical options are crucial for managing secondary lymphedema.