lymphedema patients
The Lymphedema Center at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital is dedicated to establishing a model of precision diagnosis, stage-based treatment, and holistic care for patients with lymphedema. By integrating multidisciplinary resources, including imaging, rehabilitation, and surgical treatment, the center provides comprehensive and personalized medical services. Through a systematic care pathway, the center aims to reduce disease burden, improve limb function, and enhance patients’ overall quality of life.
Integrated Surgical Strategy: Combining proximal VLNT with distal supermicrosurgical LVA.
Precision Imaging Assessment: Collaborating with imaging specialists for accurate localization and staging.
Dynamic Intraoperative Guidance: Using real-time lymphatic imaging to enhance surgical precision.
Comprehensive Follow-Up System: Providing structured perioperative and long-term care through dedicated case managers.
Research and Innovation: Continuously advancing lymphedema diagnosis and treatment through clinical and basic research.
Since 2000, a total of 675 patients have received treatment.
Super microsurgery (121 patients), lymph node transplantation (300 patients), rehabilitation therapy (254 patients).
From 2013 to 2019, international medical services were provided to 38 patients from 15 countries, involving 59 surgeries.
98-99% success rate
No need to wear pressure garments post-surgery
90% recovery of quality of life
Average 50% improvement in arm size observed in patients with upper limb lymphedema followed for over 6 years
Average 38% improvement in leg circumference observed in patients with lower limb lymphedema followed for over 5 years
Incidence of cellulitis decreased from 3.5 times per year before surgery to 0.7 times per year
Longest follow-up period: 18 years
The incidence of cellulitis decreased from 3.5 times per year before surgery to 0.7 times per year.
Quality of life has recovered to 90%.
16th National Innovation Award, December 2019
Invited to be the LEARN Taiwan representative
Invited to give 67 international speeches
87 Fellows
714 Visitors
Hosted international conferences on lymphedema in 2013, 2016, and 2019
Visiting Professor at Stanford University（February 16–21, 2018）
Visiting Professor at Harvard Medical School Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center（November 2–3, 2018）
2020 Virtual Duke Flap Course（August 2, 2020）
Virtual Visiting Professor Lecture at UCLA（August 12, 2020）
Lymphatic Drainage Device for Lymphedema
