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Description: Learn about the latest surgical innovations available for patients with primary and secondary lymphedema. This session will provide an overview of advanced microsurgical techniques—including lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA), free lymph node transfer, lymphedema liposuction, and mass excision—along with guidance on patient selection, referral timing, and expected outcomes.
Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to describe current microsurgical treatment options for primary and secondary lymphedema, including LVA, lymph node transfer, liposuction, and mass excision, and apply evidence-based criteria for patient selection, referral timing, and anticipated outcomes in clinical practice.
Presenters:
Eric I. Chang, MD, FACS
Russell Ashinoff, MD, FACS
Joseph Dayan, MD, MBA
Price: $99 - Clinician & Organization Level NLN Members are FREE!
Educational Level: Intermediate
Instructional Method: Distance Learning - Independent
Audience: PT/PTA, OT/OTA, LMT, RN, NP, MD, PA, DO, AT, and other healthcare providers
Duration of Access to On-Demand Content: 60 Days
This on-demand course will offer maximum of 2 contact hours.
To successfully complete this course and earn CEUs, participants must:
- fulfill the attendance requirement, you must watch the course in its entirety,
- complete the post-event survey, and
- complete the quiz questions for learning assessment.
CEU certificates will be issued upon the successful fulfillment of all continuing education requirements.
PT/PTA Attendees: The NLN is recognized by the New York State of Education Department’s State Board for physical therapists and physical therapy assistants as an approved provider of continuing education. This distance learning - independent activity is offered at up to 2 CEUs.
OT/OTA Attendees: The National Lymphedema Network is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD pending approval. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
RN, LPN, MD, MT, and other health care providers: CME's are not awarded for this activity at this time.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Please contact us with any questions or requests for special accommodations: continuingeducation@lymphnet.org
