Onset and burden of lower limb lymphedema after radical prostatectomy: a cross-sectional study.

Manuel NeubergerLaura SchmidtFrederik WesselsMiriam LinkeCarina MüllerNiklas WesthoffPhilipp NuhnJost von Hardenberg

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2021)

Men with LLL after RP with PLND report a significant burden in daily life. Basic therapy needs to be offered early. Postoperative onset of LLL is variable, which should be considered when assessing complications after RP.

Keyphrases

radical prostatectomy
lower limb
prostate cancer
physical activity
risk factors
patients undergoing
middle aged