Effect of body mass index on postoperative lymphedema after breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Our findings demonstrate that a BMI ≥ 25 kg/m² is a significant risk factor for postoperative lymphedema in breast cancer patients. A comprehensive understanding of BMI's role in lymphedema development post-surgery can inform clinicians and therapists in designing personalized strategies to mitigate this complication.
Authors
- Hengheng Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5872-5985)
- Guoshuang Shen
- Meijie Wu
- Zhilin Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4087-4901)
- Zhen Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8835-4134)
- Weiwei Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0285-3923)
- Tao Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2725-8442)
- Fuxing Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1317-1368)
- Jinming Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4870-9815)
- Ping Yang
Institutions
- Qinghai University (CN)
- Qinghai University Affiliated Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Discover Oncology
- Published
- 2025-09-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s12672-025-03589-7
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Lymphatic System and Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.05