lymphedema robotic (super)microsurgery lymphatico-venular anastomosis (LVA) lymfoedeem robot-geassisteerde (super)microchirurgie lymphatico-veneuze anastomose (LVA)
Conditions
Interventions
Robot-assisted LVA versus Conventional LVA
Sponsors
Maastricht University Medical Center
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Female gender Age 18 years or older Treated for primary early stage breast cancer Early stage lymphedema of the arm (stage 1 or 2 on ISL classification) ELV ¡Ý10% Suffering unilateral disease and treatment
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Male gender Stage 3 lymphedema of the arm Recurrent breast cancer Distant breast cancer metastases Current substance abuse History of marcaine or indocyanine green allergy Non-viable lymphatic system as determined by near infrared imaging
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of the anastomosis | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Duration of the surgery Errors during surgery & peri-operative complications Surgeons' satisfaction with the procedure Patients' convenience during the surgery Arm volume over time Patients' symptoms over time | — |
Contacts
Public ContactR.M. Schols
P. Debyelaan 25
Outcome results
None listed