Exploring the impact of lymphoedema on individuals and if lymphatic venous anastomosis surgery effects perceptions on quality of life: A qualitative study

Purpose Lymphoedema is a chronic condition, a cancer consequence and causes physical, psychological, and social implications. A new super-micro surgical treatment Lymphatic Venous Anastomosis (LVA) may improve the symptoms of lymphoedema. This study aims to explore the impact of lymphoedema on individuals and if LVA Surgery changes perceptions on quality of life. Method Semi-structured interviews were conducted with sixteen individual's pre-LVA...