Lymphedema of the extremities is common after lymph node surgery in treating several forms of cancer, e.g., breast cancer. However, very little is known of the occurrence of lymphedema of the lower extremities after urologic surgery with lymph node dissection. This project aims to describe the frequency and grade of lymphedema arising after urologic surgery, using the Lymphedema Quality of Life Questionnaire (LymQOL), Delfin MoistureMeter D, and lower limb volume measurements.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
400
Lymphedema as reported by LymQOL questionnaire.
Measurement of percentage tissue water content of lower extremities by dielectric constant ratio measured by MoistureMeter D.
Measurement of lymphedema by limb volume of lower extremities by multiple measurements of circumference.
Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Gothenburg, Sweden
RECRUITINGÖrebro University Hospital
Örebro, Sweden
RECRUITINGNumber of patients with self-reported lymphedema at 12 months
Frequency and grade of self-reported swelling of the lower extremities as graded by LymQOL questionnaire
Time frame: 12 months after surgery
Number of patients with self-reported lymphedema at 24 months
Frequency and grade of self-reported swelling of the lower extremities as graded by LymQOL questionnaire
Time frame: 24 months after surgery
Change in tissue water content measured by MoistureMeterD Compact at 12 months
Percent tissue water content calculated from the dielectric constant as measured by MoistureMeterD Compact
Time frame: 12 months after surgery
Change in tissue water content measured by MoistureMeterD Compact at 24 months
Percent tissue water content calculated from the dielectric constant as measured by MoistureMeterD Compact
Time frame: 24 months after surgery
Change in lower limb volume calculated by measuring the circumference of the lower extremities at 12 months
Time frame: 12 months after surgery
Change in lower limb volume calculated by measuring the circumference of the lower extremities at 24 months
Time frame: 24 months after surgery
Number of patients with self-reported lymphedema at 1 month
Frequency and grade of self-reported swelling of the lower extremities as graded by LymQOL questionnaire
Time frame: 1 month after surgery
Number of patients with self-reported lymphedema at 3 months
Frequency and grade of self-reported swelling of the lower extremities as graded by LymQOL questionnaire
Time frame: 3 months after surgery
Number of patients with self-reported lymphedema at 6 months
Frequency and grade of self-reported swelling of the lower extremities as graded by LymQOL questionnaire
Time frame: 6 months after surgery
Change in tissue water content measured by MoistureMeterD Compact at 1 month
Percent tissue water content calculated from the dielectric constant as measured by MoistureMeterD Compact
Time frame: 1 month after surgery
Change in tissue water content measured by MoistureMeterD Compact at 3 months
Percent tissue water content calculated from the dielectric constant as measured by MoistureMeterD Compact
Time frame: 3 months after surgery
Change in tissue water content measured by MoistureMeterD Compact at 6 months
Percent tissue water content calculated from the dielectric constant as measured by MoistureMeterD Compact
Time frame: 6 months after surgery
Change in lower limb volume calculated by measuring the circumference of the lower extremities at 1 month
Measurements of circumference every 6 cm along the lower limbs.
Time frame: 1 month after surgery
Change in lower limb volume calculated by measuring the circumference of the lower extremities at 3 month
Measurements of circumference every 6 cm along the lower limbs.
Time frame: 3 month after surgery
Change in lower limb volume calculated by measuring the circumference of the lower extremities at 6 month
Measurements of circumference every 6 cm along the lower limbs.
Time frame: 6 month after surgery
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