Effect of Lymphatic Microsurgical Preventing Healing Approach (LYMPHA) for Primary Surgical Prevention of Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema
Lymphedema refers to edema caused by insufficient drainage of interstitial fluid through the lymphatic circulation system. It occurs mainly in the upper and lower extremities and causes chronic inflammation, and finally fibrous adipose tissue is replaced. In this study, the'LYMPHA' (Lymphatic microsurgical preventing healing approach) procedure, which connects lymphatic vessels drained from the arm to the side branches of the axillary vein, contributes to the prevention of lymphedema in patients undergoing axillary lymph node dissection for breast cancer. Investigator aim to help patients' quality of life by prospectively analyzing the effects and applying them to clinical practice, reducing the incidence of lymphedema.
• Age over 19 years old
• Patients who are expected to undergo surgery under the diagnosis of breast cancer, and are determined to undergo axillary lymph node dissection before surgery.