Thoroughly updated to reflect the latest research, discoveries, and practices in this fast-changing field, Principles and Practice of Lymphedema Surgery, 2nd Edition, provides thorough, step-by-step guidance to incorporate or expand the treatment of lymphedema in your practice. Written and edited by world-renowned experts in the field of lymphedema and microsurgery, this highly visual reference helps deepen your understanding of each procedure and how to perform them. From preoperative assessment to postoperative care, you’ll find authoritative instruction that equips you to implement the most innovative and latest surgical and nonsurgical approaches and achieve optimal outcomes for your patients.
Provides an outstanding visual introduction to lymphedema and microsurgery techniques for treatment, as well as newer surgeries and more information on all available treatment options.
Offers a step-by-step approach to each procedure, complete with tips and tricks of the trade from leading experts in plastic surgery and lymphedema microsurgery.
Features eight all-new chapters covering primary lymphedema treatment, diagnostic tools of lymphoscintigraphy and indocyanine green lymphography, and immediate lymphatic reconstruction.
Includes procedural videos of leading international experts performing advanced techniques such as end-end lymphovenous bypass, end-side lymphovenous bypass, submental vascularized lymph node flap, supraclavicular vascularized lymph node flap, and lymphatic vessel mapping with ICG.
Enables quick navigation and comprehension with an intuitive, highly templated format and abundant photographs, illustrations, tables, diagrams, and case studies throughout.
1. 1. Introduction to Lymphedema Surgery: Principles and Practice - p. 1 2. Section I: Principles of the Lymphatic System - p. 2 3. 2. Anatomy and Structural Physiology of the Lymphatic System - p. 4 4. 3. Animal Study and Cadaver Dissection of Lymphedema - p. 12 5. 4. Pathophysiology and Molecular Research in Lymphedema - p. 23 6. 5. Primary Lymphedema with Concomitant Vascular and Lymphatic Lesions - p. 30 7. Section II: Diagnostic Imaging of the Lymphatic System - p. 36 8. 6. Lymphoscintigraphy Interpretation, Staging, and Lymphedema Grading - p. 39 9. 7. ICG Lymphography and Its Application - p. 52 10. 8. Refining Planning of Lymphedema Surgery of the Extremities Using MRI and CT Imaging Techniques - p. 59 11. Section III: Treatment of Lymphedema - p. 65 12. 9. Clinical Evaluation of Lymphedema - p. 68 13. 10. Lymphedema Risk Reduction and Management - p. 78 14. 11. Overview of Surgical Techniques - p. 91 15. 12. Recipient Site Choices and Donor Option Considerations for Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer - p. 102 16. 13. Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer from the Groin - p. 110 17. 14. Microsurgical Procedures: Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer from the Submental Region - p. 117 18. 15. Microsurgical Procedures: Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer from the Supraclavicular Region - p. 125 19. 16. Microsurgical Procedures: Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer from the Thoracodorsal Axis - p. 132 20. 17. Treatment of Lymphedema: Vascularized Omental Lymphatic Transfer - p. 144 21. 18. Mesenteric Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer - p. 149 22. 19. Microsurgical Procedures: Minimizing Donor Site Morbidity Following Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer - p. 152 23. 20. Microsurgical Procedures: Lymphovenous Anastomosis Techniques - p. 158 24. 21. The Campisi Approach for Lymphatic Surgery - p. 165 25. 22. Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction - p. 174 26. 23. Excisional Procedures: Debulking Procedures - p. 180 27. 24. Excisional Procedures: Liposuction - p. 189 28. Section IV: Postoperative Management - p. 194 29. 25. Evidence-Based Assessment and Outcomes Following Lymphedema Treatment - p. 197 30. 26. Tracking Outcomes Following Lymphedema Treatments - p. 205 31. 27. Future Perspectives in Lymphatic Microsurgery - p. 218 32. Index - p. 223
Thoroughly updated to reflect the latest research, discoveries, and practices in this fast-changing field, Principles and Practice of Lymphedema Surgery, 2nd Edition, provides thorough, step-by-step guidance to incorporate or expand the treatment of lymphedema in your practice. Written and edited by world-renowned experts in the field of lymphedema and microsurgery, this highly visual reference helps deepen your understanding of each procedure and how to perform them. From preoperative assessment to postoperative care, you’ll find authoritative instruction that equips you to implement the most innovative and latest surgical and nonsurgical approaches and achieve optimal outcomes for your patients.
Provides an outstanding visual introduction to lymphedema and microsurgery techniques for treatment, as well as newer surgeries and more information on all available treatment options.
Offers a step-by-step approach to each procedure, complete with tips and tricks of the trade from leading experts in plastic surgery and lymphedema microsurgery.
Features eight all-new chapters covering primary lymphedema treatment, diagnostic tools of lymphoscintigraphy and indocyanine green lymphography, and immediate lymphatic reconstruction.
Includes procedural videos of leading international experts performing advanced techniques such as end-end lymphovenous bypass, end-side lymphovenous bypass, submental vascularized lymph node flap, supraclavicular vascularized lymph node flap, and lymphatic vessel mapping with ICG.
Enables quick navigation and comprehension with an intuitive, highly templated format and abundant photographs, illustrations, tables, diagrams, and case studies throughout.
1. 1. Introduction to Lymphedema Surgery: Principles and Practice - p. 1 2. Section I: Principles of the Lymphatic System - p. 2 3. 2. Anatomy and Structural Physiology of the Lymphatic System - p. 4 4. 3. Animal Study and Cadaver Dissection of Lymphedema - p. 12 5. 4. Pathophysiology and Molecular Research in Lymphedema - p. 23 6. 5. Primary Lymphedema with Concomitant Vascular and Lymphatic Lesions - p. 30 7. Section II: Diagnostic Imaging of the Lymphatic System - p. 36 8. 6. Lymphoscintigraphy Interpretation, Staging, and Lymphedema Grading - p. 39 9. 7. ICG Lymphography and Its Application - p. 52 10. 8. Refining Planning of Lymphedema Surgery of the Extremities Using MRI and CT Imaging Techniques - p. 59 11. Section III: Treatment of Lymphedema - p. 65 12. 9. Clinical Evaluation of Lymphedema - p. 68 13. 10. Lymphedema Risk Reduction and Management - p. 78 14. 11. Overview of Surgical Techniques - p. 91 15. 12. Recipient Site Choices and Donor Option Considerations for Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer - p. 102 16. 13. Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer from the Groin - p. 110 17. 14. Microsurgical Procedures: Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer from the Submental Region - p. 117 18. 15. Microsurgical Procedures: Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer from the Supraclavicular Region - p. 125 19. 16. Microsurgical Procedures: Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer from the Thoracodorsal Axis - p. 132 20. 17. Treatment of Lymphedema: Vascularized Omental Lymphatic Transfer - p. 144 21. 18. Mesenteric Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer - p. 149 22. 19. Microsurgical Procedures: Minimizing Donor Site Morbidity Following Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer - p. 152 23. 20. Microsurgical Procedures: Lymphovenous Anastomosis Techniques - p. 158 24. 21. The Campisi Approach for Lymphatic Surgery - p. 165 25. 22. Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction - p. 174 26. 23. Excisional Procedures: Debulking Procedures - p. 180 27. 24. Excisional Procedures: Liposuction - p. 189 28. Section IV: Postoperative Management - p. 194 29. 25. Evidence-Based Assessment and Outcomes Following Lymphedema Treatment - p. 197 30. 26. Tracking Outcomes Following Lymphedema Treatments - p. 205 31. 27. Future Perspectives in Lymphatic Microsurgery - p. 218 32. Index - p. 223
