What is your opinion of lymph node transplants during breast surgery?

I had numerous lymph nodes removed during my lumpectomy for the first bout with breast cancer. Fortunately all nodes were clear, but now I must be vigilant about lymphedema for the rest of my life. I heard of a new procedure where lymph nodes are transplanted. Is this true? If so, what is your opinion of the procedure?

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naturalbreastrecon (Physician - Surgery - Plastic (Verified) ) - 10 / 27 / 2011

I think you may be referring to "vascularized lymph node transfer" Check out this blog post about the subject of lymphedema and this surgical procedures from Dr. Craigie back in March.......

http://breastreconstructionnetwork.com/what-are-my-options-if-i-develop-lymphedema/

Here is an excerpt....

" At this point, we have received some very exciting results along with some mixed results and continue to follow our patients very closely. We have had no patients with any serious complications and no patients at this point with lymphedema of the donor site. We are hopeful that the future holds vascularized lymph node transfer as an effective option for people with lymphedema following breast cancer surgery."

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