Lymphedema clinic

WELCOME TO LYMPHEDEMA CURE CLINIC

A clinic specialized at lymph node transfer

WHAT IS LYMPHEDEMA?

Lymphoedema is the swelling of a limb due to the absence or dysfunction of the lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels, and it can be iatrogenic, traumatic or congenital. The onset of lymphoedema can be insidious and the progression of the disease can be dramatic.

IS THERE A CURE?

Traditionally lymphoedema was managed conservatively with physiotherapy and bandaging for life long. New promising treatments such as lymphatic system microsurgery have led to a new era in the cure of the lymphatic diseases.

WHY LYMPH NODE TRANSFER?

The idea of lymph node transplantation is to transfer 2-3 lymph nodes from a healthy part of the body to the limb which suffers from lymphedema. Then a phenomenon of “lymphangiogenesis” occurs; which means creation of lymphatic tissue and lymphatic circulation.

Both primary and secondary lymphedema patients can be treated with LNT.
Most patients who experience lymphedema following cancer treatment are potential candidates for lymph node transfer. Both mild and severe or advanced cases have been successfully cured with lymph node transfer. Performing LNT in an early stage of lymphedema will lead to permanent cure of the disease and the limb can return to normal. However, in advanced lymphedema cases or in elephantiasis, the fluid is eventually replaced by fatty tissue which an additional liposuction can be performed.

What defines us

Philosophy

We treat lymphedema as a curable disease. We know it can be permanently cured and this how we treat our patients.
Specialty

We specialize in lymphedema. We put all of our time and effort to this type of patients and this makes us unique.

Experience

Over the years we have treated more than 200 lymphedema patients and managed to give them a new perspective for life.
High success rates

We love what we do. This is why our success rates on permanently curing lymphedema are so high.

LYMPH NODE TRANSFER

Also known as Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer (VLNT) or Autologous Lymph Node Transfer (ALNT) LNT is a procedure suitable for almost all lymphedema patients, offering a permanent solution changing completely the patient’s life.

UPPER LIMB LYMPHEDEMA

After axillary lymph node clearance for breast cancer has been performed, 40% of patients may develop permanent upper limb lymphedema.

In cases of an advanced lymphedema the lymph node transfer (LNT) operation can effectively solve the problem and cure the disease.

LOWER LIMB LYMPHEDEMA

Lymphedema in lower limb often can occur after extended radical hysterectomy for cancer or melanoma excision of the leg and lymph node clearance, or after radical excision of lower pelvic malignancy with the lymph nodes.

In cases of an advanced lymphedema the lymph node transfer (LNT) operation can effectively solve the problem and cure the disease.

CONGENITAL LYMPHEDEMA

In primary cases, lymphedema occurs spontaneously due to an abnormal function or lack of channels of the lymphatic system.
In cases of an advanced lymphedema the lymph node transfer (LNT) operation can effectively solve the problem and cure the disease.

People ask us

What is lymphedema?

Lymphedema is the swelling of a limb due to the absence or dysfunction of the lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels, and it can be primary (congenital) or secondary. More often lymphedema can occur secondarily, several months or even years after an operation with axillary or inguinal lymph node resection and sometimes additional radiotherapy.

What is Lymph Node Transfer?

Lymph node transfer (LNT) can also be seen as Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer (VLNT) or Autologous Lymph Node Transfer (ALNT) is the transplantation of 2-3 lymph nodes from a healthy part of the body to the limb which suffers from lymphedema. Immediate, there is a connection between the lymphatic vessels of the affected limb and the healthy part of the body and the lymphedema start to be subsided.

Who is candidate for lymph node transfer?

Both primary and secondary lymphedema patients can be treated with LNT.

Most patients who experience lymphedema following cancer treatment are potential candidates for lymph node transfer. Both mild and severe or advanced cases have been successfully cured with lymph node transfer. Performing LNT in an early stage of lymphedema will lead to permanent cure of the disease and the limb can return to normal. However, in advanced lymphedema cases or in elephantiasis, the fluid is eventually replaced by fatty tissue which an additional liposuction can be performed.

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People say about us

I lived with lymphedema for more than 20 years. I never thought it would be possible for me to be cured. i know now that everything is possible.

Special Thanks to Dr. Dionysiou and the excellent team of lymphedema-cure for making this possible for me.

N.K 35 years old, Thessaloniki, Greece

All my wishes and love always accompany you …… Thank you.

I had my surgery done in 2010 and since then I returned to normal life and I am glad I do not have lymphedema anymore.
Be blessed.

NM, 55 years, Cyprus

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