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. Chapter 1: Introduction to Lymphedema Surgery: Principles and Practice - p. v 2. Section I: Principles of the Lymphatic System - p. 2 3. Chapter 2: Anatomy and Structural Physiology of the Lymphatic System - p. 2 4. Chapter 3: Animal Study and Cadaver Dissection of Lymphedema - p. 11 5. Chapter 4: Pathophysiology and Molecular Research in Lymphedema - p. 21 6. Chapter 5: Primary Lymphedema with Concomitant Vascular and Lymphatic Lesions - p. 27 7. Section II: Diagnostic Imaging of the Lymphatic System - p. 36 8. Chapter 6: Lymphoscintigraphy Interpretation, Staging, and Lymphedema Grading - p. 36 9. Chapter 7: ICG Lymphography and Its Application - p. 49 10. Chapter 8: Refining Planning of Lymphedema Surgery of the Extremities Using MRI and CT Imaging Techniques - p. 57 11. Section III: Treatment of Lymphedema - p. 65 12. Chapter 9: Clinical Evaluation of Lymphedema - p. 65 13. Chapter 10: Lymphedema Risk Reduction and Management - p. 75 14. Chapter 11: Overview of Surgical Techniques - p. 88 15. Chapter 12: Recipient Site Choices and Donor Option Considerations for Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer - p. 100 16. Chapter 13: Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer from the Groin - p. 108 17. Chapter 14: Microsurgical Procedures: Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer from the Submental Region - p. 116 18. Chapter 15: Microsurgical Procedures: Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer from the Supraclavicular Region - p. 123 19. Chapter 16: Microsurgical Procedures: Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer from the Thoracodorsal Axis - p. 131 20. Chapter 17: Treatment of Lymphedema: Vascularized Omental Lymphatic Transfer - p. 143 21. Chapter 18: Mesenteric Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer - p. 148 22. Chapter 19: Microsurgical Procedures: Minimizing Donor Site Morbidity Following Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer - p. 151 23. Chapter 20: Microsurgical Procedures: Lymphovenous Anastomosis Techniques - p. 157 24. Chapter 21: The Campisi Approach for Lymphatic Surgery - p. 163 25. Chapter 22: Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction - p. 172 26. Chapter 23: Excisional Procedures: Debulking Procedures - p. 178 27. Chapter 24: Excisional Procedures: Liposuction - p. 188 28. Section IV: Postoperative Management - p. 194 29. Chapter 25: Evidence-Based Assessment and Outcomes Following Lymphedema Treatment - p. 194 30. Chapter 26: Tracking Outcomes Following Lymphedema Treatments - p. 203 31. Chapter 27: Future Perspectives in Lymphatic Microsurgery - p. 216 32. Index - p. 222
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. Chapter 1: Introduction to Lymphedema Surgery: Principles and Practice - p. v 2. Section I: Principles of the Lymphatic System - p. 2 3. Chapter 2: Anatomy and Structural Physiology of the Lymphatic System - p. 2 4. Chapter 3: Animal Study and Cadaver Dissection of Lymphedema - p. 11 5. Chapter 4: Pathophysiology and Molecular Research in Lymphedema - p. 21 6. Chapter 5: Primary Lymphedema with Concomitant Vascular and Lymphatic Lesions - p. 27 7. Section II: Diagnostic Imaging of the Lymphatic System - p. 36 8. Chapter 6: Lymphoscintigraphy Interpretation, Staging, and Lymphedema Grading - p. 36 9. Chapter 7: ICG Lymphography and Its Application - p. 49 10. Chapter 8: Refining Planning of Lymphedema Surgery of the Extremities Using MRI and CT Imaging Techniques - p. 57 11. Section III: Treatment of Lymphedema - p. 65 12. Chapter 9: Clinical Evaluation of Lymphedema - p. 65 13. Chapter 10: Lymphedema Risk Reduction and Management - p. 75 14. Chapter 11: Overview of Surgical Techniques - p. 88 15. Chapter 12: Recipient Site Choices and Donor Option Considerations for Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer - p. 100 16. Chapter 13: Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer from the Groin - p. 108 17. Chapter 14: Microsurgical Procedures: Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer from the Submental Region - p. 116 18. Chapter 15: Microsurgical Procedures: Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer from the Supraclavicular Region - p. 123 19. Chapter 16: Microsurgical Procedures: Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer from the Thoracodorsal Axis - p. 131 20. Chapter 17: Treatment of Lymphedema: Vascularized Omental Lymphatic Transfer - p. 143 21. Chapter 18: Mesenteric Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer - p. 148 22. Chapter 19: Microsurgical Procedures: Minimizing Donor Site Morbidity Following Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer - p. 151 23. Chapter 20: Microsurgical Procedures: Lymphovenous Anastomosis Techniques - p. 157 24. Chapter 21: The Campisi Approach for Lymphatic Surgery - p. 163 25. Chapter 22: Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction - p. 172 26. Chapter 23: Excisional Procedures: Debulking Procedures - p. 178 27. Chapter 24: Excisional Procedures: Liposuction - p. 188 28. Section IV: Postoperative Management - p. 194 29. Chapter 25: Evidence-Based Assessment and Outcomes Following Lymphedema Treatment - p. 194 30. Chapter 26: Tracking Outcomes Following Lymphedema Treatments - p. 203 31. Chapter 27: Future Perspectives in Lymphatic Microsurgery - p. 216 32. Index - p. 222
