Step-by-step instruction: Omental vascularized lymph node transplant procedure: Laparoscopic and open harvest techniques

Kai-Cheng Chu; Mark V. Schaverien

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-93039-4_18

Step-by-step instruction: Omental vascularized lymph node transplant procedure: Laparoscopic and open harvest techniques

Kai-Cheng Chu, Mark V. Schaverien

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Abstract

The omental vascularized lymph node transplant (VLNT) is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to peripheral lymph node flaps due to avoidance of any risk of donor site lymphedema. It is highly versatile and can be tailored to the requirements of the recipient site; uniquely, it also has the ability to be divided into two flaps on predictable vascular pedicles for dual-level lymph node transplantation. Minimally invasive flap harvest techniques, in particular using laparoscopic approaches, reduce donor site morbidity. This article reviews the indications, anatomy, patient selection, and surgical techniques for laparoscopic and open omental flap harvest.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Multimodal Management of Upper and Lower Extremity Lymphedema
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	129-134
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	9783030930394
ISBN (Print)	9783030930387
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-93039-4_18
State	Published - May 9 2022

Keywords

Gastroepiploic
Laparoscopic
Lymphedema
Omental flap
Open
Vascularized lymph node transplant (VLNT)

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General Medicine

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