Post‐operative incidence of lymphedema after RARP with or without extended pelvic lymph node dissection in a cohort study
In this cohort study, approximately one in four patients undergoing RARP with ePLND developed lower limb and/or midline oedema, whereas one in ten patients started decongestive lymphatic therapy for symptomatic lymphedema. These findings provide valuable information for patient counselling about the potential benefits and risks of ePLND.
Authors
- Wouter Everaerts (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3157-7115)
- Steven Joniau (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3195-9890)
- Annabel Bijnens
- Inge Geraerts (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3617-6334)
- Nele Devoogdt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8117-7080)
- Charlotte Van Calster (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2726-2361)
- Andries Clinckaert (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5588-7329)
- Luc Bijnens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4126-3152)
- Laura Ysenbaardt
Institutions
- Universitair Ziekenhuis Leuven (BE)
- Hasselt University (BE)
- KU Leuven (BE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BJUI Compass
- Published
- 2024-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/bco2.466
- Primary Topic
- Lymphatic System and Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek
- Vlaamse regering