RecruitingNCT05992909

Prophylactic Lymphovenous Bypass Procedure Following Inguinal Lymphadenectomy: A Prospective Observational Study

Sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

Aug 2, 2023

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Lymphadenectomy

Summary

To learn if LBP can help to prevent lymphedema when it is performed at the time of surgery rather than after a patient has already developed the disease.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

Eligibility Criteria:
Patients greater than or equal to 18 years of age.
Patients willing to participate.
Patients able to complete informed consent.
Patients undergoing ILND.

Exclusion Criteria4

Patients taking anticoagulants within 7 days prior to surgery.
Patients that are known to be pregnant at the time of surgery.
Patients are available for follow-up less than 18 months or do not undergo measurements within the scheduled period.
Patients with BMI greater than 50.0.

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Interventions

PROCEDURELymphovenous bypass procedure

Participants will return to the clinic 14 days, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, and 24 months after your surgery for measurements of your legs to see if there are changes over time