Secondary scrotal lymphedema: a novel microsurgical approach

Microsurgery. 2007;27(8):655-6. doi: 10.1002/micr.20426.

Abstract

Secondary scrotal lymphedema is an infrequent complication of radical cystectomy assiociated with pelvic lymphadenectomy. We report a case of secondary lymphedema of male genitalia presenting more than 4 years after a radical cystectomy with extended pelvic lymphadenectomy for adenocarcinoma of the bladder. Microsurgical lymphovenous anastomoses are usually performed using only the scrotal lymphatics excluding the testicular lymphatics drainage. We have experimented a new microsurgical technique based on lymphovenous anastomosis between the collectors of the spermatic funiculus and the veins of the pampiniform plexus, allowing the testicular lymphatic drainage.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cystectomy / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Lymphedema / etiology
  • Lymphedema / surgery*
  • Male
  • Microsurgery / methods*
  • Scrotum / surgery*
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / surgery*