Barcelona consensus paper on reconstructive lymphedema surgery: a delphi study

Background: Lymphedema, a chronic condition characterized by accumulation of lymph fluid due to malfunction of the lymphatic system, remains a significant clinical challenge despite advances in diagnosis and treatment. Given that lymphatic surgery is an important therapeutic option, the aim of the p...

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Autores: Masià, Jaume, Al Sakkaf, Ali, Hong, Joon Pio, Neligan, Peter, Pons, Gemma, Rovnaya, Alexandra, Martínez Jaimez, Patricia
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Varias* (Consorci de Biblioteques Universitáries de Catalunya, Centre de Serveis Científics i Acadèmics de Catalunya)
Repositorio:Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunya
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Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12328/4953
https://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000012201
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Palabra clave:Cirugía reconstructiva del linfedema
Cirurgia reconstructiva del limfedema
Reconstructive surgery for lymphedema
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spelling Barcelona consensus paper on reconstructive lymphedema surgery: a delphi studyMasià, JaumeAl Sakkaf, AliHong, Joon PioNeligan, PeterPons, GemmaRovnaya, AlexandraMartínez Jaimez, PatriciaCirugía reconstructiva del linfedemaCirurgia reconstructiva del limfedemaReconstructive surgery for lymphedema61Background: Lymphedema, a chronic condition characterized by accumulation of lymph fluid due to malfunction of the lymphatic system, remains a significant clinical challenge despite advances in diagnosis and treatment. Given that lymphatic surgery is an important therapeutic option, the aim of the present study was to establish an expert consensus on recommendations for improving the surgical management of lymphedema. Methods: This was an international consensus study involving a modified nominal group and Delphi process. During the World Symposium for Lymphedema Surgery in 2023, the steering group invited five experts to participate in a nominal group with the aim of drawing up a set of seven preliminary recommendations. These recommendations were then evaluated and revised by a panel of 31 international experts in a two-round Delphi process. The threshold for consensus was set at a minimum of 70% agreement among panelists. Results: Consensus regarding the content of the seven recommendations was high (mean overall agreement of 79.6%). Agreement was highest for the recommendations concerning specific techniques of reconstructive surgery, measures for preventing lymphedema and its clinical assessment, and post-intervention follow-up protocols. Conclusions: The consensus recommendations on the surgical management of lymphedema highlight the importance of preoperative preparation of patients and careful clinical assessment. Also recommended is the use of preventive surgical procedures, including the combination of reconstructive and reductive techniques, along with multidisciplinary monitoring and follow up. Although these guidelines hold promise, further studies are required to evaluate their implementation and explore their impact on patient health outcomes.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons2025info:eu-repo/semantics/articleDesconocidohttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12328/4953https://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000012201reponame:Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunyainstname:Varias* (Consorci de Biblioteques Universitáries de Catalunya, Centre de Serveis Científics i Acadèmics de Catalunya)InglésPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons© 2025 by the American Society of Plastic Surgeonsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:recercat.cat:20.500.12328/49532026-05-29T05:05:01Z
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Barcelona consensus paper on reconstructive lymphedema surgery: a delphi study
title Barcelona consensus paper on reconstructive lymphedema surgery: a delphi study
spellingShingle Barcelona consensus paper on reconstructive lymphedema surgery: a delphi study
Masià, Jaume
Cirugía reconstructiva del linfedema
Cirurgia reconstructiva del limfedema
Reconstructive surgery for lymphedema
61
title_short Barcelona consensus paper on reconstructive lymphedema surgery: a delphi study
title_full Barcelona consensus paper on reconstructive lymphedema surgery: a delphi study
title_fullStr Barcelona consensus paper on reconstructive lymphedema surgery: a delphi study
title_full_unstemmed Barcelona consensus paper on reconstructive lymphedema surgery: a delphi study
title_sort Barcelona consensus paper on reconstructive lymphedema surgery: a delphi study
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Masià, Jaume
Al Sakkaf, Ali
Hong, Joon Pio
Neligan, Peter
Pons, Gemma
Rovnaya, Alexandra
Martínez Jaimez, Patricia
author Masià, Jaume
author_facet Masià, Jaume
Al Sakkaf, Ali
Hong, Joon Pio
Neligan, Peter
Pons, Gemma
Rovnaya, Alexandra
Martínez Jaimez, Patricia
author_role author
author2 Al Sakkaf, Ali
Hong, Joon Pio
Neligan, Peter
Pons, Gemma
Rovnaya, Alexandra
Martínez Jaimez, Patricia
author2_role author
author
author
author
author
author
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Cirugía reconstructiva del linfedema
Cirurgia reconstructiva del limfedema
Reconstructive surgery for lymphedema
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topic Cirugía reconstructiva del linfedema
Cirurgia reconstructiva del limfedema
Reconstructive surgery for lymphedema
61
description Background: Lymphedema, a chronic condition characterized by accumulation of lymph fluid due to malfunction of the lymphatic system, remains a significant clinical challenge despite advances in diagnosis and treatment. Given that lymphatic surgery is an important therapeutic option, the aim of the present study was to establish an expert consensus on recommendations for improving the surgical management of lymphedema. Methods: This was an international consensus study involving a modified nominal group and Delphi process. During the World Symposium for Lymphedema Surgery in 2023, the steering group invited five experts to participate in a nominal group with the aim of drawing up a set of seven preliminary recommendations. These recommendations were then evaluated and revised by a panel of 31 international experts in a two-round Delphi process. The threshold for consensus was set at a minimum of 70% agreement among panelists. Results: Consensus regarding the content of the seven recommendations was high (mean overall agreement of 79.6%). Agreement was highest for the recommendations concerning specific techniques of reconstructive surgery, measures for preventing lymphedema and its clinical assessment, and post-intervention follow-up protocols. Conclusions: The consensus recommendations on the surgical management of lymphedema highlight the importance of preoperative preparation of patients and careful clinical assessment. Also recommended is the use of preventive surgical procedures, including the combination of reconstructive and reductive techniques, along with multidisciplinary monitoring and follow up. Although these guidelines hold promise, further studies are required to evaluate their implementation and explore their impact on patient health outcomes.
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