Combination of Lymphatico-venular Anastomosis and Liposuction to Treat Cancer-related Lymphedema

Last updated: August 26, 2021
Sponsor: University of Siena
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Lymphedema

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT05025982
combination
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

  • cooperation of an International team with many years of experience in surgical management of lymphedema

  • description of an effective surgical strategy to treat cancer-related lymphedema, a high incidence pathology

  • the combination of LVA and liposuction guarantees long lasting results

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria: patients affected by secondary lymphedema

  • free from cancer disease

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • persistence of the neoplastic pathology

  • patients affected by primary lymphedema

Study Design

Total Participants: 24
Study Start date:
August 01, 2018
Estimated Completion Date:
May 01, 2025

Study Description

Cancer-related lymphedema represents one of the major complications of cancer treatment, especially for breast and gynecologic cancers. Moreover, it has high impact on cancer survivors and healthcare systems. Lymphedema management still remains challenging. The better understanding of lymphedema physiopathology as well as the development of sophisticated surgical and diagnostic techniques have led to effective strategies to address lymphedema patients but, despite the considerable interest in international literature, no consensus exist. The combination of LVA and liposuction may represent an effective strategy in treating patients with cancer-related lymphedema, in order to reach a significant decrease in volume and reduction of lymphangitis rate as well as stable results in time. In addition, it has the aim of being minimally invasive and well tolerated by patients

Connect with a study center

  • Guido Gabriele

    Siena, 54100
    Italy

    Active - Recruiting

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