What is the risk of lymphedema after removing the pelvic lymph nodes for gynecologic cancers?

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PedroRamirezMD (Physician (Verified) ) - 05 / 04 / 2012

The range of reported lymphedema in patient who undergo pelvic lymph node dissection is between 5-30%. However, it is important to note that the range varies widely based on several factors such as the tools to measure lymphedema or the medical comorbidities of the patient such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.
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