Groin-only lymphaticovenous anastomosis: a paradigm shift for lower extremity lymphedema – a prospective cohort propensity-score matched analysis
These findings suggest that groin-only LVA may be a more effective approach for treating LEL, potentially offering benefits like simplified surgical planning, improved efficiency, and a less invasive approach.
Authors
- Chad Chang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2908-0318)
- Peng‐Chen Chien
- Pao‐Jen Kuo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0430-6843)
- Wei-Che Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5258-8569)
- Shao‐Chun Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0984-6921)
- Ching‐Hua Hsieh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0945-2746)
- Johnson Chia‐Shen Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5783-1003)
- Yu‐Ming Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2441-7551)
Institutions
- Chang Gung University (TW)
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (GB)
- Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery
- Published
- 2025-06-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/js9.0000000000002785
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Lymphatic System and Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.09