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  • Information | 安德森整形外科診所

    GENERAL INFORMATIONS 2024 WSLS Symposium Program Venue Symposium Location: 2F, Taipei Garden Hotel (No. 1, Section 2, Zhonghua Rd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan) 台北花園大酒店 Taipei Garden Hotel Learn more Taipei 101 Located in the finest district Taipei has to offer, TAIPEI 101 is the largest engineering project ever in the history of the Taiwan construction business. At 382 meters above the ground the 89F Observation Floor offers visitors a commanding view of the city and Taipei Basin at all directions. Yehliu Geopark Yehliu Geopark is truly a park of natural wonders: rocks carved by wave-cutting and weathering over years and years were formed into shapes resembling figures that are real. The most famous one is of course the Queen’s Head, among other “statues” that are named the Fairy’s Shoe, the Mushroom Rocks, the Tofu Rocks, and the Elephant Rocks, along with many interesting potholes. Do not forget to bring your camera. Sun Moon Lake The Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area is praised for its five major recreational systems, including the lake, Shueili River, Puli, Jhuoshuei River, and Jiji. The surrounding areas stretch to cover known tourist spots including Taumi, Checheng, Jiji, Shueisheda Mountain, Sangyong Falls, Mingtan Reservoir, and Shueili River. Sun Moon Lake features the only full-range 3D tours (lake, sky and land) in Taiwan. The lake cycling trail has been recognized by CNNGO, CNN as one of the most beautiful cycling trails in the world. *Travel Visa Information : National Immigration Agency www.taiwan.net.tw Taroko National Park Taroko is famous for its spectacular mountains and marble canyons. Cliffs and canyons stretch along Liwu River. The waterfalls characterized Taroko National Park and the most famous ones are Baiyang Waterfall, Yindai Waterfall, Changchun Waterfall, and Lushui Waterfall. Swallow Grotto (Yanzikou) and Tunnel of Nine Turns (Jiuqudong) are the most impressive natural scenes in Taroko and the canyons here are the narrowest.

  • Make an Appointment | 安德森整形外科診所

    為維護良好的醫療品質與看診舒適,本院採預約制,您可先以電話、電子郵件、LINE或填寫線上表單等方式預約,我們會盡快與您聯繫! Let's Connect How to Make an Appointment? To ensure high-quality medical care and a comfortable consultation experience, our clinic operates on an appointment-only basis. You can schedule an appointment via phone, email, LINE, or by filling out the online form. We will contact you as soon as possible! Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Closed on weekends. Notice Please download and complete the Client Information Form from our website. The information you provide will allow the A+ Surgery Clinic to select the most suitable team of specialists to assist you with your medical or personal needs. On the form, please clearly specify your preferred appointment dates as well as any special requests or personal needs that you may have. We will try our best to make you feel as close to home as possible. Please provide all detailed medical reports at least from the past 3 months, including lab or pathology reports and imaging files (X-rays, CT, MRI, Ultrasounds, Lymphoscintigraphy, etc.). If you have medical information, please provide it. Please send (1) and (2)to A+ surgery clinic at aplussurgery@gmail.com and Miffy Lin. Within two business days, A+ surgery clinic or Miffy Lin will contact you by email with further appointment details or medical questions once we receive and review your application form. Any information you provide will be kept strictly confidential under the Medical and Personal Data Protection Laws in Taiwan. Treatment Plan After gaining understanding of your medical background, our medical team will draft and present to you a treatment schedule specifically tailored to your personal needs. At the same time, a detailed statement describing the treatment process and estimated costs will be sent to you by email. Appointment Confirmation Once you have confirmed and accepted Dr. Cheng’s treatment plan, your medical coordinator will proceed to set up, double check, and confirm your previously made appointment date, as well as make the necessary travel visa preparations, airport pickup, and hotel accommodations for you, to make your stay with us carefree. Address 3rd Floor, No. 337, Fuxing North Road, Songshan District, Taipei City (MRT Zhongshan Junior High School Station) Map Phone (+886) 02-2712-3373 Phone (+886) 0966-523-737 Phone Email aplussurgery@gmail.com Social Media LINE Name Gender * Male Female Other Email Region * Taiwan Others Phone Convenient contact time 選擇一個時段 Remark Send Appointment successful !

  • WSLS 2024 | 安德森整形外科診所

    真實的故事和經驗分享來自於接受過我們服務的病患。透過他們的感言,您可以了解手術過程、恢復體驗以及最終結果,這些都將幫助您在考慮整型手術時更加安心與自信。我們以病患的滿意為榮,期待成為您變美旅程中的夥伴。 WSLS 2024 The 10th World Symposium for Lymphedema Surgery April 22-24, 2024 Endorsed by the World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery! WELCOME Dear Esteemed Guests, Distinguished Colleagues, and Honored Speakers, It is with great pleasure and excitement that we extend a warm welcome to all of you to the 10 th World Symposium for Lymphedema Surgery, held at the prestigious Taipei Garden Hotel, Taipei, Taiwan from April 22 to April 24, 2024. This symposium represents a significant gathering of surgical professionals, researchers, and experts from around the world, all dedicated to advancing the field of lymphedema surgery. Over the next three days, we have meticulously curated a program that offers a platform for the exchange of knowledge, the exploration of cutting-edge research, and the sharing of invaluable experiences. One unique and groundbreaking feature of our symposium is the inclusion of the "Live Surgery Demonstrations" section. This pioneering component will allow attendees to witness, in real-time, surgical procedures related to lymphedema surgery, providing an extraordinary opportunity to observe the latest techniques and advancements firsthand. We believe this hands-on experience will greatly enhance the educational value of our symposium. Our distinguished speakers, who are leaders in the field of lymphedema surgery, will present their insights, innovations, and breakthroughs that promise to shape the future of patient care. We are honored to have such a wealth of expertise under one roof. Furthermore, we believe that the spirit of collaboration and networking is fundamental to progress in medicine. Therefore, we have designed this symposium to facilitate discussions, foster new collaborations, and nurture lasting professional relationships. We express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who have contributed to the realization of this symposium—our speakers, sponsors, partners, and, of course, each and every attendee. Your presence here makes this event truly special. As we embark on this enlightening journey together, we encourage you to engage actively, exchange ideas passionately, and, above all, take inspiration from the collective dedication to advancing the understanding and treatment of lymphedema. Once again, welcome to the World Symposium for Lymphedema Surgery. We anticipate an inspiring and productive symposium and look forward to the groundbreaking discoveries and friendships that will undoubtedly emerge. With warm regards, Co-Chairmen 10 th World Symposium for Lymphedema Surgery Ming-Huei Cheng, MD, David Chang, MD, and Jaume Masia, MD.

  • Lymphedema | 安德森整形外科診所

    ​揮別壓力衣!鄭教授的獨門顯微手術 改善淋巴水腫帶來的不適:​鄭明輝教授團隊、認識與診斷淋巴水腫和手術治療方案 Say Goodbye to Compression Garments after Dr. Cheng's Lymphedema Microsurgery 1 DR. CHENG News 2 PROCEDURES WSLS 2024 3 CENTER Videos 4 GALLERY 5 PATIENT INFORMATION About Lymphedema Microsurgery Dr. Cheng has been practicing Lymphedema microsurgery since 2000. He has invented some of the most advanced and effective surgical techniques to treat lymphedema. His ground-breaking innovation of vascularized submental lymph node (VSLN) and vascularized groin lymph node (VGLN) flap transfer to distal recipient site creates a physiologic drainage conduit to alter excess lymphatic fluid buildup and minimize the lymphedema associated side effects of tissue fibrosis and cellulitis. Dr. Cheng's lymphedema microsurgery outcomes show statistically significant circumferential reduction rates of affected limb circumference and impressive decreases in the episodes of cellulitis on the lymphedematous limb. His practice is the first in the world to immediately release patients from wearing compression garments postoperatively. Meet Dr. Cheng Ming-Huei Cheng MD, MBA, FACS, is a board certified plastic surgeon specialized in reconstructive microsurgery. Dr. Ming-Huei Cheng is listed among the most sought-after surgeons in the reconstructive microsurgery field. He has performed more than 2,000 microsurgical cases, including arm and leg reconstructions, head and neck reconstructions, breast reconstructions, extracranial-intracranial arterial bypasses, lymphovenous anastomosis and vascularized lymph node flap transfers. He finished a combined microsurgical and research fellow at Department of Plastic Surgery, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas in 1999. He is a member of the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery since 2003, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons since 2009, an international member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons since 2012 and became an Adjunct Professor of the Department of Plastic Surgery at University of Michigan, USA in 2017. Learn more Dr. Cheng is Affiliated With 鄭教授淋巴水腫顯微外科手術學術里程碑 Dr.Cheng’s Academic Journey for Lymphedema Microsurgery 出處:取自《乳癌奇蹟治癒》方舟出版社 News Professor Ming-Huei Cheng, Named Among the "World's Top 2% Scientists" for 2026!」 5 days ago We appreciate the recognition and affirmation from our patients in the United States. Every word of encouragement is our driving force! Dec 17, 2024 Professor Cheng was invited to attend the 49th Global Plastic Surgery Conference held in Porto, Portugal. Dec 10, 2024 1 2 3 4 5

  • Publications | 安德森整形外科診所

    鄭明輝教授發表66篇淋巴水腫論文和兩本教科書篇章,與國際學術醫界連結,為顯微重建整型外科及淋巴水腫世界權威 Publications Dr. Cheng's Publications in Lymphedema Microsurgery Dr. Cheng's Book and Chapter 1. Vascularized groin lymph node transfer using the wrist as a recipient site for management of postmastectomy upper extremity lymphedema. Lin CH, Ali R, Chen SC, Wallace C, Chang YC, Chen HC, Cheng MH. 淋巴結移植是一種被廣泛應用於治療淋巴水腫的有效方法。傳統上,臨床多將淋巴結移植至腋下,以改善乳癌術後上肢淋巴水腫的症狀。然而,臺灣的鄭明輝教授首創性地提出將鼠蹊部淋巴結移植至手腕遠端的位置,藉此改善淋巴回流,突破過去「近端移植」的慣例。這項技術在臨床上展現出卓越成效,根據平均56個月的長期追蹤,接受手腕移植的患者其患側手臂臂圍平均縮小達50%。這項開創性的研究於2009年發表,並成為首篇證實遠端淋巴結移植具臨床療效的論文,截至目前已被 Google Scholar 引用超過439次,對淋巴結移植術的發展產生深遠影響。 Plast Reconstr Surg. 2009 Apr;123(4):1265-75. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e31819e6529. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19337095 2. A novel approach to the treatment of lower extremity lymphedema by transferring a vascularized submental lymph node flap to the ankle. Cheng MH, Huang JJ, Nguyen DH, Saint-Cyr M, Zenn MR, Tan BK, Lee CL. 鄭明輝教授第二篇關於淋巴水腫治療的研究展現了極具創新性的突破。他首度提出將下頷骨淋巴結移植至腳踝,用以治療下肢淋巴水腫。過去,針對下肢淋巴水腫的處理方式多限於穿著壓力襪或進行淋巴靜脈吻合術(LVA),然而對於病情較嚴重的患者,這些方法常常效果有限。鄭教授所發展的下頷骨淋巴結移植術,在臨床上展現出顯著的成效,為傳統療法無效的患者帶來了新的希望。此篇論文自發表以來,已被 Google Scholar 引用高達 330 次,顯示其在學術界與臨床實務上的深遠影響。 Gynecol Oncol. 2012 Jul;126(1):93-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2012.04.017. Epub 2012 Apr 17. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22516659 3. Vascularized groin lymph node flap transfer for postmastectomy upper limb lymphedema: flap anatomy, recipient sites, and outcomes.. Cheng MH, Chen SC, Henry SL, Tan BK, Lin MC, Huang JJ. 淋巴結移植的可靠性與治療效果如何?近心端或遠心端哪種移植效果更佳? 在2013年,鄭教授進一步發表研究,採用顯微外科技術進行鼠蹊部淋巴結移植,以治療上肢淋巴水腫。該研究對鼠蹊部淋巴結的解剖構造、受體區域的選擇,以及整體預後表現,皆有詳盡而正面的報告。手術平均可移植超過六顆鼠蹊部淋巴結,並在平均39個月的追蹤期後,患者的臂圍減少達40%,顯示出穩定而良好的治療成效。這項研究為將淋巴結移植至遠端以治療乳癌術後淋巴水腫奠定了成功的基礎。該論文至今已在 Google Scholar 上被引用達351次,顯示其在領域內的重要影響力。 4. Preplanning Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer with Duplex Ultrasonography: An Evaluation of 3 Donor Sites. Patel KM, Chu SY, Huang JJ, Wu CW, Lin CY, Cheng MH. 這篇由 Patel 博士與鄭明輝教授等人於 2014 年發表的研究,針對接受淋巴結移植手術的 68 位淋巴水腫病人,利用超音波(duplex ultrasonography)比較三個常見的淋巴結供應區:下頷骨區(submental)、鼠蹊部(groin)與上鎖骨區(supraclavicular)的解剖結構與血管特徵,協助術前規劃。 在淋巴結數量方面,下頷骨與鼠蹊部平均皆有超過 3 顆淋巴結(分別為 3.1 顆與 3.3 顆),而上鎖骨區僅約 0.9 顆,顯著較少。淋巴結數量越多,移植後的功能恢復潛力越高。 在靜脈直徑的比較中,鼠蹊部的靜脈直徑最大,平均約 12.2 mm,但因其位置較深,術中操作相對困難;下頷骨的靜脈平均約 2.9 mm,雖不及鼠蹊部粗大,但解剖結構清晰、吻合穩定;上鎖骨的靜脈則難以穩定觀察,臨床可行性較低。 皮瓣的厚度與體積亦有差異。鼠蹊部皮瓣最厚、體積最大,次為下頷骨,上鎖骨區則最薄且面積小,限制了其淋巴清除的潛力。厚皮瓣可能導致術後接受區形狀不自然,但也可能與更高的淋巴結密度有關。 綜合以上因素,研究建議首選下頷骨作為血管化淋巴結的供應區,其具備適中的皮瓣體積、穩定的靜脈口徑與高淋巴結數量;若不適合使用下頷骨,則可考慮鼠蹊部,惟需留意可能引發下肢淋巴水腫的風險。上鎖骨雖因疤痕隱蔽而具一定美觀優勢,但因結構與功能限制,不建議作為常規選擇。 這篇研究強調術前影像檢查的重要性,透過超音波能夠精準量測並預估每個病患的最佳淋巴結供應來源,提升淋巴結移植的安全性與成功率。 Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2014 Sep 8;2(8):e193. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000000105. eCollection 2014 Aug. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25426376 5. The use of magnetic resonance angiography in vascularized groin lymph node transfer: an anatomic study. Dayan JH, Dayan E, Kagen A, Cheng MH, Sultan M, Samson W, Smith ML. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2014 Jan;30(1):41-5. doi: 10.1055/s-0033-1351668. Epub 2013 Sep 9. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24019175 6. The mechanism of vascularized lymph node transfer for lymphedema: natural lymphaticovenous drainage. Cheng MH, Huang JJ, Wu CW, Yang CY, Lin CY, Henry SL, Kolios L. 鄭明輝教授2014年發表的重要研究:揭示淋巴結移植有效機制 鄭明輝教授於2014年在《Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery》期刊發表的研究,是刊登於整形外科領域最具權威的國際期刊之一。過去已有三篇研究證實淋巴結移植對淋巴水腫具有良好治療成效,而此篇論文更進一步深入探討「為什麼」淋巴結移植能夠有效改善淋巴水腫,並透過動物實驗與臨床手術觀察,提出科學性的解釋與證據。 在動物實驗部分,研究團隊將循血綠(ICG)注射於淋巴結皮瓣的遠端,可觀察到螢光訊號逐漸移動至連接的靜脈;若直接注射於淋巴結本體,僅需20多秒即在靜脈中出現螢光,顯示移植的淋巴結確實與靜脈系統連通,具備淋巴引流功能。 在臨床方面,當患者接受含有淋巴結的皮瓣移植時,研究顯示循血綠注射至淋巴結後,約在23秒內即可在靜脈中觀察到螢光訊號,進一步證實淋巴結具有快速將淋巴液引流至靜脈的能力。相較之下,若移植僅為皮膚組織,無淋巴結結構,則即使等待一小時,靜脈中仍無螢光顯現,進一步證明淋巴結在整個引流機制中扮演關鍵角色。 這篇具開創性的論文至今已被 Google Scholar 引用達249次,展現其在國際學術界的重要影響力,也為未來發展淋巴結移植治療提供了堅實的理論基礎與臨床依據。 Plast Reconstr Surg. 2014 Feb;133(2):192e-8e. doi: 10.1097/01.prs.0000437257.78327.5b. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24469190 7. Developing a Lower Limb Lymphedema Animal Model with Combined Lymphadenectomy and Low-dose Radiation. Yang CY, Nguyen DH, Wu CW, Fang YH, Chao KT, Patel KM, Cheng MH. 過去針對淋巴水腫的研究相對有限。若要進一步發展有效的治療策略,首要之務是深入了解淋巴系統的解剖結構與生理機轉,同時掌握淋巴水腫的發病機制。具備這些知識基礎,才能建立可靠的實驗模型並推動治療方法的驗證與發展。 為此,鄭明輝教授團隊於 2014 年發表了建立小鼠下肢淋巴水腫模型的研究成果,該模型結合雙部位淋巴結切除(鼠蹊與膕窩)與低劑量放射線照射(20 Gy),成功誘發穩定且可量測的慢性下肢淋巴水腫。此模型的特點包括高再現性、低死亡率與顯著的腫脹反應,並透過 Tc-99 淋巴攝影與 micro-CT 體積量測等方式,完整呈現淋巴功能受損後的生理與解剖變化。此研究為後續評估淋巴水腫治療方式的動物實驗提供了重要平台,也為相關臨床研究奠定了基礎。 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25289315 8. Vascularized lymph node flap transfer and lymphovenous anastomosis for klippel-trenaunay syndrome with congenital lymphedema. Qiu SS, Chen HY, Cheng MH. 本篇論文報導了一例罕見的先天性淋巴水腫合併 Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome(KTS)之臨床案例。該患者表現出雙側下肢淋巴水腫及淺層靜脈血管瘤,為臨床上高度複雜且具挑戰性的病症類型。 鄭明輝教授研究團隊根據患者左右下肢病情的嚴重程度差異,採取個別化的手術策略:在症狀較輕的右側施行淋巴靜脈吻合術(Lymphovenous Anastomosis, LVA),而在病變較嚴重的左側則進行血管化淋巴結移植(Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer, VLNT)。術後結果顯著,患者雙側水腫均明顯改善,復發率低,感染次數明顯下降,整體生活品質獲得提升,展現出兩種手術技術在臨床應用上的互補性與實用性。 此案例凸顯出,先天性淋巴水腫常伴隨其他血管或器官發育異常,使得診斷與治療更加複雜。因此,治療前的精確臨床評估與完整影像學分析至關重要。對於病情複雜者,應依據病灶位置、嚴重度與組織狀態,選擇最適當的手術方式,而非僅依賴單一技術。 本研究除了提供治療複雜型先天性淋巴水腫的寶貴經驗,也體現了鄭明輝教授在臨床與影像整合診斷領域的深耕與貢獻。透過個別化手術策略的設計與應用,為具多重併發症的淋巴水腫患者,開創出更有效、精準的治療選擇。 Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2014 Jul 9;2(6):e167. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000000099. eCollection 2014 Jun. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25289360 9. From theory to evidence: long-term evaluation of the mechanism of action and flap integration of distal vascularized lymph node transfers. Patel KM, Lin CY, Cheng MH. 這篇由鄭明輝教授與其團隊於《Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery》發表的論文,針對「遠端血管化淋巴結移植」(distal vascularized lymph node transfer, VLNT)的機轉與臨床整合,進行了具代表性的長期追蹤與實驗性評估。傳統上,淋巴結移植多選擇在近端(如腋下或鼠蹊部)作為接受區,基於再建局部淋巴通道的理論。然而,臨床上發現即使將淋巴結移植至遠端(如手腕、腳踝),仍能有效改善患肢淋巴水腫,卻缺乏對此機制的完整理解。本研究即是為了補足這項知識缺口。 研究團隊從長庚醫院的資料庫中選取了20位接受遠端VLN移植、且追蹤時間超過一年以上的病人,平均追蹤時間為27.3個月。移植位置包含手腕、手肘與腳踝,移植來源則為鼠蹊部或下頷部淋巴結。在術後,團隊利用螢光顯影劑 Indocyanine Green(ICG),在移植區近心端注射,觀察螢光劑是否流入移植的淋巴結。結果顯示,所有病人皆有ICG向遠心端流動並進入移植的淋巴結,顯示移植淋巴結與周邊淋巴系統已產生有效整合。更重要的是,ICG出現的時間(latency period)與患肢圍度改善程度呈現顯著負相關——顯影越快的病人,其淋巴水腫改善越明顯。 研究進一步指出,這種遠端移植的效果之所以顯著,可能與病人原有的近端淋巴管已遭受手術或放射線破壞有關,導致近端再建效果有限。而遠端區域尚保有殘存的淋巴管網與靜脈系統,移植的淋巴結透過內在的「淋巴-靜脈通道」(lymphovenous connections),可直接將淋巴液排入靜脈循環,發揮更直接有效的引流功能。這種流動方向甚至在病人平躺時(即重力中立)亦明確觀察得到,說明其非單純依賴重力,而是反映整體微循環與淋巴靜脈整合的真實生理功能。 最後,研究強調這種遠端非解剖位置的移植不僅可行,且在長期追蹤下效果穩定。作者建議對於晚期、嚴重的淋巴水腫個案,應重新思考傳統近端植入策略,並考慮遠端移植作為更具功能性的治療選項。這篇論文不僅為遠端淋巴結移植提供了明確的機轉證據,也對未來臨床策略的選擇與評估方式提出了嶄新方向。 J Reconstr Microsurg. 2015 Jan;31(1):26-30. doi: 10.1055/s-0034-1381957. Epub 2014 Aug 19. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25137504 10. Quantity of lymph nodes correlates with improvement in lymphatic drainage in treatment of hind limb lymphedema with lymph node flap transfer in rats. Nguyen DH, Chou PY, Hsieh YH, Momeni A, Fang YH, Patel KM, Yang CY, Cheng MH. Microsurgery. 2016 Mar;36(3):239-45. doi: 10.1002/micr.22388. Epub 2015 Feb 25. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25715830 這篇由鄭明輝教授與其團隊於《Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery》發表的論文,針對「遠端血管化淋巴結移植」(distal vascularized lymph node transfer, VLNT)的機轉與臨床整合,進行了具代表性的長期追蹤與實驗性評估。傳統上,淋巴結移植多選擇在近端(如腋下或鼠蹊部)作為接受區,基於再建局部淋巴通道的理論。然而,臨床上發現即使將淋巴結移植至遠端(如手腕、腳踝),仍能有效改善患肢淋巴水腫,卻缺乏對此機制的完整理解。本研究即是為了補足這項知識缺口。 研究團隊從長庚醫院的資料庫中選取了20位接受遠端VLN移植、且追蹤時間超過一年以上的病人,平均追蹤時間為27.3個月。移植位置包含手腕、手肘與腳踝,移植來源則為鼠蹊部或下頷部淋巴結。在術後,團隊利用螢光顯影劑 Indocyanine Green(ICG),在移植區近心端注射,觀察螢光劑是否流入移植的淋巴結。結果顯示,所有病人皆有ICG向遠心端流動並進入移植的淋巴結,顯示移植淋巴結與周邊淋巴系統已產生有效整合。更重要的是,ICG出現的時間(latency period)與患肢圍度改善程度呈現顯著負相關——顯影越快的病人,其淋巴水腫改善越明顯。 研究進一步指出,這種遠端移植的效果之所以顯著,可能與病人原有的近端淋巴管已遭受手術或放射線破壞有關,導致近端再建效果有限。而遠端區域尚保有殘存的淋巴管網與靜脈系統,移植的淋巴結透過內在的「淋巴-靜脈通道」(lymphovenous connections),可直接將淋巴液排入靜脈循環,發揮更直接有效的引流功能。這種流動方向甚至在病人平躺時(即重力中立)亦明確觀察得到,說明其非單純依賴重力,而是反映整體微循環與淋巴靜脈整合的真實生理功能。 最後,研究強調這種遠端非解剖位置的移植不僅可行,且在長期追蹤下效果穩定。作者建議對於晚期、嚴重的淋巴水腫個案,應重新思考傳統近端植入策略,並考慮遠端移植作為更具功能性的治療選項。這篇論文不僅為遠端淋巴結移植提供了明確的機轉證據,也對未來臨床策略的選擇與評估方式提出了嶄新方向。 J Reconstr Microsurg. 2015 Jan;31(1):26-30. doi: 10.1055/s-0034-1381957. Epub 2014 Aug 19. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25137504 11. Simultaneous Bilateral Submental Lymph Node Flaps for Lower Limb Lymphedema Post Leg Charles Procedure. Ito R, Lin MC, Cheng MH. 這篇於 2015 年發表的臨床報告,記錄一位 59 歲女性在接受子宮內膜癌治療後,出現左下肢長期淋巴水腫,曾接受 Charles Procedure(將整個小腿的皮下組織與皮膚切除再補皮)後仍反覆感染並惡化。鄭明輝教授團隊為她設計了創新的治療方式,同時移植兩側下頷骨的血管化淋巴結皮瓣:一側移植到腳踝處改善腳部感染與蜂窩性組織炎,另一側移植到大腿靠近膝蓋的位置以改善大腿淋巴回流。手術後,病人感染停止、腿圍明顯縮小,且不再需要穿壓力襪,整體生活品質大幅提升。此案例證明,在 Charles Procedure 術後仍惡化的淋巴水腫病人身上,雙側下頷骨淋巴結移植可成為一個有效的治療方案。 Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2015 Sep 15;3(9):e513. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000000489. eCollection 2015 Sep. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26495226 12. Successful treatment of early-stage lower extremity lymphedema with side-to-end lymphovenous anastomosis with indocyanine green lymphography assisted. Ito R, Wu CT, Lin MC, Cheng MH. Microsurgery. 2016 May;36(4):310-5. doi: 10.1002/micr.30010. Epub 2015 Dec 15. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26666982 這篇由鄭明輝教授與其團隊於《Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery》發表的論文,針對「遠端血管化淋巴結移植」(distal vascularized lymph node transfer, VLNT)的機轉與臨床整合,進行了具代表性的長期追蹤與實驗性評估。傳統上,淋巴結移植多選擇在近端(如腋下或鼠蹊部)作為接受區,基於再建局部淋巴通道的理論。然而,臨床上發現即使將淋巴結移植至遠端(如手腕、腳踝),仍能有效改善患肢淋巴水腫,卻缺乏對此機制的完整理解。本研究即是為了補足這項知識缺口。 研究團隊從長庚醫院的資料庫中選取了20位接受遠端VLN移植、且追蹤時間超過一年以上的病人,平均追蹤時間為27.3個月。移植位置包含手腕、手肘與腳踝,移植來源則為鼠蹊部或下頷部淋巴結。在術後,團隊利用螢光顯影劑 Indocyanine Green(ICG),在移植區近心端注射,觀察螢光劑是否流入移植的淋巴結。結果顯示,所有病人皆有ICG向遠心端流動並進入移植的淋巴結,顯示移植淋巴結與周邊淋巴系統已產生有效整合。更重要的是,ICG出現的時間(latency period)與患肢圍度改善程度呈現顯著負相關——顯影越快的病人,其淋巴水腫改善越明顯。 研究進一步指出,這種遠端移植的效果之所以顯著,可能與病人原有的近端淋巴管已遭受手術或放射線破壞有關,導致近端再建效果有限。而遠端區域尚保有殘存的淋巴管網與靜脈系統,移植的淋巴結透過內在的「淋巴-靜脈通道」(lymphovenous connections),可直接將淋巴液排入靜脈循環,發揮更直接有效的引流功能。這種流動方向甚至在病人平躺時(即重力中立)亦明確觀察得到,說明其非單純依賴重力,而是反映整體微循環與淋巴靜脈整合的真實生理功能。 最後,研究強調這種遠端非解剖位置的移植不僅可行,且在長期追蹤下效果穩定。作者建議對於晚期、嚴重的淋巴水腫個案,應重新思考傳統近端植入策略,並考慮遠端移植作為更具功能性的治療選項。這篇論文不僅為遠端淋巴結移植提供了明確的機轉證據,也對未來臨床策略的選擇與評估方式提出了嶄新方向。 J Reconstr Microsurg. 2015 Jan;31(1):26-30. doi: 10.1055/s-0034-1381957. Epub 2014 Aug 19. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25137504 13. Lymphedema surgery: Patient selection and an overview of surgical techniques. Allen RJ Jr, Cheng MH. 這篇由 Robert Allen Jr. 與鄭明輝教授團隊於 Journal of Surgical Oncology 發表的論文,系統性地回顧了各種淋巴水腫手術方式,並強調「病人選擇」的重要性。文章指出,淋巴水腫並非單一手術即可全面解決,而是需依照疾病分期與病程嚴重度來選擇適合的治療。根據鄭式淋巴水腫分期,第0期的患者多屬於可逆階段,適合以復健與保守治療為主;第1期與早期第2期仍保有部分淋巴通路,最適合進行淋巴靜脈吻合術(LVA);晚期第2期到第4期患者因淋巴管已大幅阻塞或纖維化,則較適合血管化淋巴結移植(VLNT)等重建手術。透過這樣的治療分流,可以讓醫師與病人進行更清楚的溝通,避免不當手術導致效果不佳,也提高預後的成功率。此篇論文自發表以來已被引用超過 159 次,不僅整理了當時主要的手術策略,也為臨床醫師在選擇手術方式時提供了實用的指引。 J Surg Oncol. 2016 Jun;113(8):923-31. doi: 10.1002/jso.24170. Epub 2016 Feb 5. Review. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26846615 14. Surgical anatomy of the vascularized submental lymph node flap: Anatomic study of correlation of submental artery perforators and quantity of submental lymph node. Tzou CH, Meng S, Ines T, Reissig L, Pichler U, Steinbacher J, Pona I, Roka-Palkovits J, Rath T, Weninger WJ, Cheng MH. J Surg Oncol. 2017 Jan;115(1):54-59. doi: 10.1002/jso.24336. Epub 2016 Jun 23. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27338566 淋巴結移植已被證實是治療淋巴水腫的有效方法,並在臨床上累積了許多成功案例。鄭教授發展並深入研究下頷淋巴結移植的外科解剖,包括其解剖位置、血管穿通支的分布與淋巴結的數量,並已於學術期刊發表。本篇論文為鄭教授與奧地利維也納周教授共同完成;周教授當時為鄭教授的學生,現已成為奧地利淋巴水腫領域的重要專家。 研究結果顯示,下頷骨區域平均可找到約三顆體積較大的淋巴結,並伴隨約四條穩定的血管穿通支,提供良好的血流灌注,使該區皮瓣在移植至遠端時仍具可靠的血液供應。此外,研究指出神經構造相對穩定,其路徑多位於臉動脈的表層,因此在手術剝離過程中能夠清楚辨識並加以保護,降低神經損傷的風險。 綜合而言,下頷部至少具備三顆可用的淋巴結與良好的血管供應,且神經走行明確、易於保護。這些特徵使下頷淋巴結皮瓣成為臨床上進行血管化淋巴結移植(VLNT)時,一個安全、穩定且極具臨床價值的供區。 15. The 5th world symposium for lymphedema surgery-Recent updates in lymphedema surgery and setting up of a global knowledge exchange platform. Loh CY, Wu JC, Nguyen A, Dayan J, Smith M, Masia J, Chang D, Koshima I, Cheng MH. 第五屆世界淋巴水腫手術研討會於 2016 年在台灣長庚醫院舉行,由鄭明輝教授與來自巴塞隆納的 Jaume Masia、芝加哥的 David Chang 等國際專家共同推動,旨在建立一個全球知識交流平台,整合臨床經驗、基礎研究與技術發展。研討會安排多場現場手術,包括淋巴靜脈吻合(LVA)、血管化淋巴結移植(VLNT)、以及不同供應區如頷下、鎖骨上、腹網膜等淋巴結皮瓣的應用,並透過即時轉播與專家評論,促進與會醫師之間的互動與學習。這次會議獲得 Journal of Surgical Oncology 主編的支持,會中高品質論文也收錄於該期刊發表,使研討會不僅成為外科醫師臨床與研究交流的重要平臺,更為年輕醫師提供了實際觀摩與參與的機會,推動淋巴水腫手術在全球整形重建外科領域快速成長與發展。 16. The surgical anatomy of the supraclavicular lymph node flap: A basis for the free vascularized lymph node transfer. Steinbacher J, Tinhofer IE, Meng S, Reissig LF, Placheta E, Roka-Palkovits J, Rath T, Cheng MH, Weninger WJ, Tzou CH. J Surg Oncol. 2017 Jan;115(1):60-62. doi: 10.1002/jso.24346. Epub 2016 Jun 28. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27353521 17. The 5th World Symposium for Lymphedema Surgery. Cheng MH, Koshima I, Chang DW, Masia J. J Surg Oncol. 2017 Jan;115(1):5. doi: 10.1002/jso.24383. Epub 2016 Jul 29. No abstract available. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27473624 18. Platysma-sparing vascularized submental lymph node flap transfer for extremity lymphedema. Poccia I, Lin CY, Cheng MH. J Surg Oncol. 2017 Jan;115(1):48-53. doi: 10.1002/jso.24350. Epub 2017 Jan 6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28058777 這篇文章介紹了一項改良的 Platysma 保留式下頷骨淋巴結皮瓣移植。傳統手術常需切除 platysma 肌肉,可能造成下唇短暫無力或笑容不對稱。改良技術則在設計上保留內側 platysma,並在顯微鏡下保護邊緣性下頷神經,使病人術後既能獲得淋巴水腫的改善,又能避免口唇運動異常。臨床比較顯示,兩組患者的皮瓣均完全存活,但改良組沒有出現神經假性麻痺,且手術效率更高。此技術兼顧功能與美觀,顯著降低供應區後遺症,為淋巴水腫治療提供更安全的選擇。 Platysma-Sparing Vascularized Submental Lymph Node Flap Transfer for Extremity Lymphedema 19. A prospective clinical assessment of anatomic variability of the submental vascularized lymph node flap. Cheng MH, Lin CY, Patel KM. 這篇 2017 年發表於《Journal of Surgical Oncology》的研究,針對 下頷骨血管化淋巴結皮瓣(submental vascularized lymph node flap, VSLN flap) 的解剖變異進行前瞻性臨床評估,目的是幫助外科醫師更安全有效地進行皮瓣的剝離與移植。 研究共分析了 49 例病人,其中 42 例提供完整的解剖資訊。結果顯示,下頷骨動脈與靜脈的走向存在顯著的變異。最常見的情況是動脈與靜脈都行經於下頷下腺的上方,約佔 31%。其次,動脈可能穿過腺體,或靜脈位於腺體下方、旁邊,甚至出現兩條主靜脈並行的情形。這些不同的組合,會直接影響手術剝離的難度與耗時,其中 動脈經過腺體內部時,手術時間會明顯延長。 在每個皮瓣內,平均可找到約 2 個左右的淋巴結,若動脈路徑經腺體內部,往往能取得更多顯著的淋巴結。研究也發現,術前使用超音波檢查有助於精準定位淋巴結與血管走向,降低手術中意外損傷的風險。 這篇研究強調 下頷骨淋巴結皮瓣存在高度的血管解剖變異,熟悉這些變化並在術前善用影像工具,能幫助初學者及臨床醫師在進行淋巴結移植時更加安全、順利。對於治療較嚴重(鄭式分期第 III 至 IV 期)的淋巴水腫患者,這些解剖知識能直接影響手術成果與臨床效果。 J Surg Oncol. 2017 Jan;115(1):43-47. doi: 10.1002/jso.24487. Epub 2017 Jan 13. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28083889 20. Greater Omental Lymph Node Flap for Upper Limb Lymphedema with Lymph Nodes-depleted Patient. Chu YY, Allen RJ Jr, Wu TJ, Cheng MH. 上肢淋巴水腫的治療常以腹股溝淋巴結移植或下頷淋巴結移植作為主要選擇,其中下頷淋巴結皮瓣通常能提供更穩定的效果。然而,部分病患因個別臨床條件而受限,例如鼻咽癌病史導致頸部接受過放射線治療,或曾進行過腹股溝淋巴結移植及淋巴靜脈吻合手術但皆未成功。針對這類無法再使用常見供區的病人,腹網膜淋巴結移植可作為替代方案。 本研究報告一位乳癌術後併發上肢淋巴水腫的病人,因無法再利用腹股溝或下頷部淋巴結作為供區,最終採用腹網膜淋巴結移植。手術後病人的上肢腫脹情形顯著改善,體積減少約達 40%,顯示腹網膜淋巴結移植在特殊情況下仍具有良好的臨床效果與可行性。腹網膜淋巴結的優點是有2組動靜脈循環,但缺點是要剖腹傷口、淋巴結較少較小、靜脈回流較不可靠、沒有皮膚附著。 Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2017 Apr 25;5(4):e1288. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000001288. eCollection 2017 Apr. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28507857 21. The surgical anatomy of the vascularized lateral thoracic artery lymph node flap-A cadaver study. Tinhofer IE, Meng S, Steinbacher J, Roka-Palkovits J, Györi E, Reissig LF, Cheng MH, Weninger WJ, Tzou CH. J Surg Oncol. 2017 Dec;116(8):1062-1068. doi: 10.1002/jso.24783. Epub 2017 Aug 7. 這篇文章介紹了一項改良的 Platysma 保留式下頷骨淋巴結皮瓣移植。傳統手術常需切除 platysma 肌肉,可能造成下唇短暫無力或笑容不對稱。改良技術則在設計上保留內側 platysma,並在顯微鏡下保護邊緣性下頷神經,使病人術後既能獲得淋巴水腫的改善,又能避免口唇運動異常。臨床比較顯示,兩組患者的皮瓣均完全存活,但改良組沒有出現神經假性麻痺,且手術效率更高。此技術兼顧功能與美觀,顯著降低供應區後遺症,為淋巴水腫治療提供更安全的選擇。 Platysma-Sparing Vascularized Submental Lymph Node Flap Transfer for Extremity Lymphedema 22. Visualization of Skin Perfusion by Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Angiography-A Feasibility Study. Steinbacher J, Yoshimatsu H, Meng S, Hamscha UM, Chan CS, Weninger WJ, Wu CT, Cheng MH, Tzou CH. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2017 Sep 25;5(9):e1455. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000001455. eCollection 2017 Sep. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29062637 23. Vascularized lymph node transfer for treatment of extremity lymphedema: An overview of current controversies regarding donor sites, recipient sites and outcomes. Pappalardo M, Patel K, Cheng MH. J Surg Oncol. 2018 Jun;117(7):1420-1431. doi: 10.1002/jso.25034. Epub 2018 Mar 24. Review. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29572824 24. Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer for Lymphedema. Schaverien MV, Badash I, Patel KM, Selber JC, Cheng MH. Semin Plast Surg. 2018 Feb;32(1):28-35. doi: 10.1055/s-0038-1632401. Epub 2018 Apr 9.Review. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29636651 25. Accurate Prediction of Submental Lymph Nodes Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Lymphedema Surgery. Asuncion MO, Chu SY, Huang YL, Lin CY, Cheng MH. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2018 Mar 23;6(3):e1691. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000001691. eCollection 2018 Mar. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29707451 26. Critical Ischemia Time, Perfusion and Drainage Function of Vascularized Lymph Nodes. Yang CY, HO OA, Cheng MH, Hsiao HY. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Jun 12. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000004673. [Epub ahead of print] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29927833 27. Correlation between Quantity of Transferred Lymph Nodes and Outcome in Vascularized Submental Lymph Node Flap Transfer for Lower Limb Lymphedema. Gustafsson J, Chu SY, Chan WH, Cheng MH. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Jul 10. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000004793. [Epub ahead of print] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30020232 28. Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse Elastography: Tissue Stiffness Measurement in Limb Lymphedema. Chan WH, Huang YL, Lin C, Lin CY, Cheng MH, Chu SY. Radiology. 2018 Aug 14:172869. doi: 10.1148/radiol.2018172869. [Epub ahead of print] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30106341 29. Lymph node transplantation for the treatment of lymphedema. Gould DJ, Mehrara BJ, Neligan P, Cheng MH, Patel KM. J Surg Oncol. 2018 Aug 21. doi: 10.1002/jso.25180. [Epub ahead of print] Review. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30129675 30. Effectiveness of Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer for Extremity Lymphedema Using Volumetric and Circumferential Differences Gustafsson J, Chu SY, Chan WH, Cheng MH. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Jul 10. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000004793. [Epub ahead of print] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30020232 31. Lymphedema and concomitant venous comorbidity in the extremity: Comprehensive evaluation, management strategy, and outcomes. Sachanandani N S, Chu SY, Ho O A., Cheong CF, Lin CY, Cheng MH*. J Surg Oncol. 2018 Nov;118(6):941-952. doi: 10.1002/jso.25237. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/ ? term=Lymphedema+and+concomitant+venous+comorbidity+in+the+extremity%3A+Comprehensive+evaluation%2C+management+strategy%2C+and+outcomes 32. Outcomes of Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer and Lymphovenous Anastomosis for Treatmentof Primary Lymphedema. Cheng MH, Loh CYY, Lin CY. Plats Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2018 Dec 20;6(12):e2056. https://journals.lww.com/prsgo/Fulltext/2018/12000/Outcomes_of_Vascularized_Lymph Node_Transfer_and.15.aspx 33. Comparisons of Submental and Groin Vascularized Lymph Node Flaps Transfer for BreastCancer-Related Lymphedema. Ho OA, Lin CY, Pappalardo M, Cheng MH. Plats Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2018 Dec 13;6(12):e1923. https://journals.lww.com/prsgo/Fulltext/2018/12000/Comparisons_of_Submental_and_Groin_Vascularized.13.aspx 34. A Prospective Evaluation of Lymphedema-Specific Quality-of-Life Outcomes Following Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer. Sachanandani N S, Chu SY, Ho O A., Cheong CF, Lin CY, Cheng MH*. 這篇由鄭明輝教授與其團隊於《Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery》發表的論文,針對「遠端血管化淋巴結移植」(distal vascularized lymph node transfer, VLNT)的機轉與臨床整合,進行了具代表性的長期追蹤與實驗性評估。傳統上,淋巴結移植多選擇在近端(如腋下或鼠蹊部)作為接受區,基於再建局部淋巴通道的理論。然而,臨床上發現即使將淋巴結移植至遠端(如手腕、腳踝),仍能有效改善患肢淋巴水腫,卻缺乏對此機制的完整理解。本研究即是為了補足這項知識缺口。 研究團隊從長庚醫院的資料庫中選取了20位接受遠端VLN移植、且追蹤時間超過一年以上的病人,平均追蹤時間為27.3個月。移植位置包含手腕、手肘與腳踝,移植來源則為鼠蹊部或下頷部淋巴結。在術後,團隊利用螢光顯影劑 Indocyanine Green(ICG),在移植區近心端注射,觀察螢光劑是否流入移植的淋巴結。結果顯示,所有病人皆有ICG向遠心端流動並進入移植的淋巴結,顯示移植淋巴結與周邊淋巴系統已產生有效整合。更重要的是,ICG出現的時間(latency period)與患肢圍度改善程度呈現顯著負相關——顯影越快的病人,其淋巴水腫改善越明顯。 研究進一步指出,這種遠端移植的效果之所以顯著,可能與病人原有的近端淋巴管已遭受手術或放射線破壞有關,導致近端再建效果有限。而遠端區域尚保有殘存的淋巴管網與靜脈系統,移植的淋巴結透過內在的「淋巴-靜脈通道」(lymphovenous connections),可直接將淋巴液排入靜脈循環,發揮更直接有效的引流功能。這種流動方向甚至在病人平躺時(即重力中立)亦明確觀察得到,說明其非單純依賴重力,而是反映整體微循環與淋巴靜脈整合的真實生理功能。 最後,研究強調這種遠端非解剖位置的移植不僅可行,且在長期追蹤下效果穩定。作者建議對於晚期、嚴重的淋巴水腫個案,應重新思考傳統近端植入策略,並考慮遠端移植作為更具功能性的治療選項。這篇論文不僅為遠端淋巴結移植提供了明確的機轉證據,也對未來臨床策略的選擇與評估方式提出了嶄新方向。 J Reconstr Microsurg. 2015 Jan;31(1):26-30. doi: 10.1055/s-0034-1381957. Epub 2014 Aug 19. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25137504 35. Proposed pathway and mechanism of vascularized lymph node flaps. Ito R, Zelken J, Yang CY, Lin CY, Cheng MH. 這篇 2016 年發表於 Gynecologic Oncology 的研究由鄭明輝教授團隊主導,透過大鼠與人體實驗證實血管化淋巴結皮瓣(VLN)能有效吸收組織間液並將其導入靜脈,揭示了其「抽水幫浦」般的作用機制。實驗顯示,只有含淋巴結的皮瓣在浸泡含有足夠濃度蛋白質(≥3%)的螢光染劑溶液時,才會在靜脈中出現螢光訊號,證明淋巴液與蛋白質先經淋巴毛細管進入淋巴結,再透過高內皮小靜脈轉運至靜脈系統,從而完成引流。臨床上,接受下頷下淋巴結移植的病人皆在一年內獲得症狀改善。此研究首次清楚闡明了淋巴結移植的運作路徑與機制,已成為整形重建外科界廣泛引用的重要依據,並被引用超過 100 次。 Gynecol Oncol. 2016 Apr;141(1):182-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2016.01.007. Epub 2016 Jan 7. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26773469 36. Outcomes of Lymphedema Microsurgery for Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema With or Without Microvascular Breast Reconstruction. Ho OA, Lin CY, Pappalardo M, Cheng MH. Ann Surg. 2017 Jun 7. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000002322. [Epub ahead of print] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28594742 這篇由鄭明輝教授與其團隊於《Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery》發表的論文,針對「遠端血管化淋巴結移植」(distal vascularized lymph node transfer, VLNT)的機轉與臨床整合,進行了具代表性的長期追蹤與實驗性評估。傳統上,淋巴結移植多選擇在近端(如腋下或鼠蹊部)作為接受區,基於再建局部淋巴通道的理論。然而,臨床上發現即使將淋巴結移植至遠端(如手腕、腳踝),仍能有效改善患肢淋巴水腫,卻缺乏對此機制的完整理解。本研究即是為了補足這項知識缺口。 研究團隊從長庚醫院的資料庫中選取了20位接受遠端VLN移植、且追蹤時間超過一年以上的病人,平均追蹤時間為27.3個月。移植位置包含手腕、手肘與腳踝,移植來源則為鼠蹊部或下頷部淋巴結。在術後,團隊利用螢光顯影劑 Indocyanine Green(ICG),在移植區近心端注射,觀察螢光劑是否流入移植的淋巴結。結果顯示,所有病人皆有ICG向遠心端流動並進入移植的淋巴結,顯示移植淋巴結與周邊淋巴系統已產生有效整合。更重要的是,ICG出現的時間(latency period)與患肢圍度改善程度呈現顯著負相關——顯影越快的病人,其淋巴水腫改善越明顯。 研究進一步指出,這種遠端移植的效果之所以顯著,可能與病人原有的近端淋巴管已遭受手術或放射線破壞有關,導致近端再建效果有限。而遠端區域尚保有殘存的淋巴管網與靜脈系統,移植的淋巴結透過內在的「淋巴-靜脈通道」(lymphovenous connections),可直接將淋巴液排入靜脈循環,發揮更直接有效的引流功能。這種流動方向甚至在病人平躺時(即重力中立)亦明確觀察得到,說明其非單純依賴重力,而是反映整體微循環與淋巴靜脈整合的真實生理功能。 最後,研究強調這種遠端非解剖位置的移植不僅可行,且在長期追蹤下效果穩定。作者建議對於晚期、嚴重的淋巴水腫個案,應重新思考傳統近端植入策略,並考慮遠端移植作為更具功能性的治療選項。這篇論文不僅為遠端淋巴結移植提供了明確的機轉證據,也對未來臨床策略的選擇與評估方式提出了嶄新方向。 J Reconstr Microsurg. 2015 Jan;31(1):26-30. doi: 10.1055/s-0034-1381957. Epub 2014 Aug 19. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25137504 37. Validity of the Novel Taiwan Lymphoscintigraphy Staging and Correlation of Cheng LymphedemaGrading for Unilateral Extremity Lymphedema. Cheng MH, Pappalardo M, Lin C, Kuo CF, Lin CY, Chung KC. Ann Surg. 2018 Sep;268(3):513-525. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000002917. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30004927 這篇由鄭明輝教授與其團隊於《Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery》發表的論文,針對「遠端血管化淋巴結移植」(distal vascularized lymph node transfer, VLNT)的機轉與臨床整合,進行了具代表性的長期追蹤與實驗性評估。傳統上,淋巴結移植多選擇在近端(如腋下或鼠蹊部)作為接受區,基於再建局部淋巴通道的理論。然而,臨床上發現即使將淋巴結移植至遠端(如手腕、腳踝),仍能有效改善患肢淋巴水腫,卻缺乏對此機制的完整理解。本研究即是為了補足這項知識缺口。 研究團隊從長庚醫院的資料庫中選取了20位接受遠端VLN移植、且追蹤時間超過一年以上的病人,平均追蹤時間為27.3個月。移植位置包含手腕、手肘與腳踝,移植來源則為鼠蹊部或下頷部淋巴結。在術後,團隊利用螢光顯影劑 Indocyanine Green(ICG),在移植區近心端注射,觀察螢光劑是否流入移植的淋巴結。結果顯示,所有病人皆有ICG向遠心端流動並進入移植的淋巴結,顯示移植淋巴結與周邊淋巴系統已產生有效整合。更重要的是,ICG出現的時間(latency period)與患肢圍度改善程度呈現顯著負相關——顯影越快的病人,其淋巴水腫改善越明顯。 研究進一步指出,這種遠端移植的效果之所以顯著,可能與病人原有的近端淋巴管已遭受手術或放射線破壞有關,導致近端再建效果有限。而遠端區域尚保有殘存的淋巴管網與靜脈系統,移植的淋巴結透過內在的「淋巴-靜脈通道」(lymphovenous connections),可直接將淋巴液排入靜脈循環,發揮更直接有效的引流功能。這種流動方向甚至在病人平躺時(即重力中立)亦明確觀察得到,說明其非單純依賴重力,而是反映整體微循環與淋巴靜脈整合的真實生理功能。 最後,研究強調這種遠端非解剖位置的移植不僅可行,且在長期追蹤下效果穩定。作者建議對於晚期、嚴重的淋巴水腫個案,應重新思考傳統近端植入策略,並考慮遠端移植作為更具功能性的治療選項。這篇論文不僅為遠端淋巴結移植提供了明確的機轉證據,也對未來臨床策略的選擇與評估方式提出了嶄新方向。 J Reconstr Microsurg. 2015 Jan;31(1):26-30. doi: 10.1055/s-0034-1381957. Epub 2014 Aug 19. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25137504 38. Dorsal Wrist Placement for Vascularized Submental Lymph Node Transfer Significantly Improves Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema. Hattan A, Fries Charles Anton, BChir, FRCS, Cheng Ming-Huei. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open: 2019 Feb, 7(2): e2149. https://journals.lww.com/prsgo/Fulltext/2019/02000/Dorsal_Wrist Placement_for_Vascularized_Submental.14.aspx 這篇由鄭明輝教授與其團隊於《Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery》發表的論文,針對「遠端血管化淋巴結移植」(distal vascularized lymph node transfer, VLNT)的機轉與臨床整合,進行了具代表性的長期追蹤與實驗性評估。傳統上,淋巴結移植多選擇在近端(如腋下或鼠蹊部)作為接受區,基於再建局部淋巴通道的理論。然而,臨床上發現即使將淋巴結移植至遠端(如手腕、腳踝),仍能有效改善患肢淋巴水腫,卻缺乏對此機制的完整理解。本研究即是為了補足這項知識缺口。 研究團隊從長庚醫院的資料庫中選取了20位接受遠端VLN移植、且追蹤時間超過一年以上的病人,平均追蹤時間為27.3個月。移植位置包含手腕、手肘與腳踝,移植來源則為鼠蹊部或下頷部淋巴結。在術後,團隊利用螢光顯影劑 Indocyanine Green(ICG),在移植區近心端注射,觀察螢光劑是否流入移植的淋巴結。結果顯示,所有病人皆有ICG向遠心端流動並進入移植的淋巴結,顯示移植淋巴結與周邊淋巴系統已產生有效整合。更重要的是,ICG出現的時間(latency period)與患肢圍度改善程度呈現顯著負相關——顯影越快的病人,其淋巴水腫改善越明顯。 研究進一步指出,這種遠端移植的效果之所以顯著,可能與病人原有的近端淋巴管已遭受手術或放射線破壞有關,導致近端再建效果有限。而遠端區域尚保有殘存的淋巴管網與靜脈系統,移植的淋巴結透過內在的「淋巴-靜脈通道」(lymphovenous connections),可直接將淋巴液排入靜脈循環,發揮更直接有效的引流功能。這種流動方向甚至在病人平躺時(即重力中立)亦明確觀察得到,說明其非單純依賴重力,而是反映整體微循環與淋巴靜脈整合的真實生理功能。 最後,研究強調這種遠端非解剖位置的移植不僅可行,且在長期追蹤下效果穩定。作者建議對於晚期、嚴重的淋巴水腫個案,應重新思考傳統近端植入策略,並考慮遠端移植作為更具功能性的治療選項。這篇論文不僅為遠端淋巴結移植提供了明確的機轉證據,也對未來臨床策略的選擇與評估方式提出了嶄新方向。 J Reconstr Microsurg. 2015 Jan;31(1):26-30. doi: 10.1055/s-0034-1381957. Epub 2014 Aug 19. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25137504 39. Comparison of Outcomes between Side-to-End and End-to-End Lymphovenous Anastomoses for Early-Grade Extremity Lymphedema. Fahad K. Al-Jindan, Lin CY, Cheng MH. 這篇 2019 年發表於《Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery》的研究,針對早期肢體淋巴水腫,直接比較了 邊對端 (side-to-end, STE) 與 端對端 (end-to-end, ETE) 淋巴靜脈吻合術的臨床成果。研究共納入 58 位病人,其中 23 位接受 ETE,35 位接受 STE,所有患者皆在術前經螢光綠淋巴攝影確認有功能性的淋巴管。手術均由同一位資深外科醫師於高倍率顯微鏡下完成,平均追蹤時間超過 16 個月。 結果顯示,兩種吻合方式都能有效改善早期淋巴水腫,但 STE 的表現更佳。在肢體圍度減少方面,STE 組平均改善 3.2%,明顯優於 ETE 組的 2.2%。蜂窩性組織炎的發作次數在術後兩組皆大幅下降,從每年平均 1.7 次降至 0.7 次,但 STE 組的改善幅度更為明顯,尤其在上肢與下肢患者中皆有較佳的臨床效果。所有患者在手術後都能恢復日常生活,並且不再依賴壓力衣。 機制方面,研究指出 STE 的優勢在於 保留了淋巴管的連續性。這種吻合方式可以同時引流近端與遠端的淋巴液,維持淋巴管的收縮與功能;相對而言,ETE 需要切斷淋巴管,只能處理遠端的淋巴回流,因此功能上較受限制。 這項研究證實了淋巴靜脈吻合術對早期淋巴水腫確實有效,而邊對端吻合術在臨床效果上更具優勢,特別是在減少肢體腫脹與控制蜂窩性組織炎方面,為日後手術策略的選擇提供了有力的依據。 Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 May 10. [Epub ahead of print] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31188305 40. Factors associated with professional healthcare advice seeking in breast cancer-related lymphedema. Lin CY, Cheng MH et al. J Surg Oncol. 2020 Jan;121(1):67-74. doi: 10.1002/jso.25523. Epub 2019 Jun 18. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31209885 這篇 2019 年發表於《Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery》的研究,針對早期肢體淋巴水腫,直接比較了 邊對端 (side-to-end, STE) 與 端對端 (end-to-end, ETE) 淋巴靜脈吻合術的臨床成果。研究共納入 58 位病人,其中 23 位接受 ETE,35 位接受 STE,所有患者皆在術前經螢光綠淋巴攝影確認有功能性的淋巴管。手術均由同一位資深外科醫師於高倍率顯微鏡下完成,平均追蹤時間超過 16 個月。 結果顯示,兩種吻合方式都能有效改善早期淋巴水腫,但 STE 的表現更佳。在肢體圍度減少方面,STE 組平均改善 3.2%,明顯優於 ETE 組的 2.2%。蜂窩性組織炎的發作次數在術後兩組皆大幅下降,從每年平均 1.7 次降至 0.7 次,但 STE 組的改善幅度更為明顯,尤其在上肢與下肢患者中皆有較佳的臨床效果。所有患者在手術後都能恢復日常生活,並且不再依賴壓力衣。 機制方面,研究指出 STE 的優勢在於 保留了淋巴管的連續性。這種吻合方式可以同時引流近端與遠端的淋巴液,維持淋巴管的收縮與功能;相對而言,ETE 需要切斷淋巴管,只能處理遠端的淋巴回流,因此功能上較受限制。 這項研究證實了淋巴靜脈吻合術對早期淋巴水腫確實有效,而邊對端吻合術在臨床效果上更具優勢,特別是在減少肢體腫脹與控制蜂窩性組織炎方面,為日後手術策略的選擇提供了有力的依據。 Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 May 10. [Epub ahead of print] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31188305 41. 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Chen C,Cheng MH*. J Surg Oncol. 2020 Jul 15. 59. Staging and clinical correlations of lymphoscintigraphy for unilateral gynecological cancerrelated lymphedema. Pappalardo M, Lin C, Ho OA, Kuo CF, Lin CY, Cheng MH". J Surg Oncol. 2020 Mar;121(3):422-434. 60. Morbidity of Marginal Mandibular Nerve Post Vascularized Submental Lymph Node Flap Transplantation. Chang Tommy NJ, Lee CH, Lin Jennifer AJ, Cheng MH*. J Surg Oncol. 2020 Dec;122(8):1747-1754 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32869304/ 61. Simultaneous Ipsilateral Vascularized Lymph Node Transplantation and Contralateral Lymphovenous Anastomosis in Bilateral Different-Severities Extremity Lymphedema. Cheng MH*, Tee R, Chen C, Lin CY, Pappalardo M. Ann Surg Oncol. 2020 Jun 18. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32556869/ 62. ASO Author Reflections: Simultaneous Ipsilateral Vascularized Lymph Node Transplantation and Contralateral Lymphovenous Anastomosis in Bilateral Different-Severities Extremity Lymphedema. Cheng MH*. Ann Surg Oncol. 2020 Dec;27(13):5277-5278. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32651692/ 63. Response to letter to the editor: Evidence of Lymph Flow Amelioration on Indocyanine Green Lymphography after Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer. Cheng MH". Ann Surg Oncol. 2021 Jun;123(7):1641. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33825195/ 64. Retrograde Manual Lymphatic Drainage following Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer to Distal Recipient Sites for Extremity Lymphedema: A Retrospective Study and Literature Review. Roka-Palkovits J, Lin CY, Tzou CH J, Tinhofer, Cheng MH*. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 Sep 1;148(3):425e-436e. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34432699/ 65. Immediate Lymphovenous Bypass Treated Donor Site Lymphedema during Phalloplasty for Gender Dysphoria. Lin W, Safa B, Chen M, Cheng MH*. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2021 Sep 17;9(9):e3822. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34549009/ 66. Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis in primary lymphedema patients who underwent vascularized lymph node transplantations. Hsu SY, Lin CY, Cheng MH*. J Surg Oncol. 2022 Feb 2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35107827 Book: Principles and Practice of Lymphedema Surgery. Cheng MH, Chang DW, Patel KM (Editors). Elsevier Inc, Oxford, United Kingdom. ISBN: 978-0-323-29897-1. July 2015. Principles and Practice of Lymphedema Surgery 2nd Edition - January 7, 2021 Ming-Huei Cheng, David Chang, Ketan Patel. Paperback ISBN: 9780323694186 Book chapters: 16 1. Cheng MH, Nguyen DH, Huang JJ. Chapter 77: Vascularized Groin Lymph Node Flap for Treatment of Lymphedema. In: Perforator Flaps: Anatomy, Technique, & Clinical Applications. 2nd Edition. Blondeel PN, Morris SF, Hallock GG, and Neligan PC (Editors). Quality Medical Publishing, Inc. St. Louis, Missouri. 2013:1317-1328. 2. Cheng MH, Nguyen DH. Chapter 54: Lymph Node Transfer for Lymphedema. In: Operative Microsurgery. Boyd JB and Jones NF (Editors). McGraw-Hill, New York. 2015:672-682. 3. Tobbia D, Cheng MH. Vascularized Groin Lymph Node Flap Transfer for Post mastectomy Upper Limb Lymphedema. In Grabb's Encyclopedia of Flaps, 4th edition. Strauch B, Vasconez LO, Lee BT, and Herman CK (Editors). Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia, PA, USA. 2015. 4. Tzou CHJ, Cheng MH. Transfer of lymph node tissue - my approach. In Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Management of the Breast: A Multidisciplinary Approach. CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, 2015. 5. Cheng MH, Chang DW, Patel KM. Chapter 1: An introduction to principles and practice of lymphedema surgery. In Principles and Practice of Lymphedema Surgery. Cheng MH, Chang DW, Patel KM (Editors). Elsevier Inc, Oxford, United Kingdom. 2015 6. Nguyen DH, Cheng MH. Chapter 5: Laboratory study of lymphoma. In Principles and Practice of Lymphedema Surgery. Cheng MH, Chang DW, Patel KM (Editors). Elsevier Inc, Oxford, United Kingdom. 2015

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    乳頭保留及重建 找回自信、健康與美麗! 隨著乳頭保留乳房全切除手術的發展,這樣的患者著實增加了不少,乳房保留手術的原意本在於不違背癌症治療的原則與安全性之下保留健康的乳房組織與乳頭,讓病患術後對於失去乳房的衝擊減到最少,輔以化療及放射線治療,以減少復發的可能性。近年來,在乳房重建普遍受到認同後,乳頭及皮膚保留全乳切除及立即性乳房重建也漸漸受到病患的青睞,若是病情符合手術適應症,乳房外科醫師也會在有整形重建醫師的合作下提供病患這樣的選擇。 DIEP Flap (1) 乳頭保留後會復發嗎? 乳頭保留有合併症嗎? 在過去有限的乳癌治療方式之下,乳頭保留之全乳切除手術僅限於腫瘤小而且距離乳頭遠的患者,而現在,在手術中乳頭放射線治療的幫助下,腫瘤距離乳頭2公分以內的患者,如果手術前在乳房外科醫師的超音波檢查評估後認為是適合接受乳頭保留手術的適應症,也可以在手術中乳頭放射線治療的輔助下接受乳頭保留全乳切除手術,當然,手術中還有最後的把關,也就是術中乳頭內組織的冷凍切片檢查,確定乳頭沒有受到惡性腫瘤的侵襲,才能保留乳頭,而腫瘤較接近乳頭的病患則必須加做手術中的乳頭放射線治療,這樣才能萬無一失。 而另一個令人擔心的問題就是保留的乳頭血液循環是否完好?會不會壞死?這個部分當然有賴醫師的技術,技術純熟的醫師都可以做得很好的,當然也是會有合併症的產生,例如:乳頭血液循環不好,局部壞死或大部分壞死需移除乳頭。此外,手術中我們也有特殊的照相儀器做檢查,以增加手術的安全性,如果有疑慮,則將一階段重建改為二階段重建,就可以兼顧重建目的與手術安全。 手術前的把關是很嚴謹的,但仍然有患者感到不安,原因不外乎擔心乳頭處的腫瘤復發以及保留乳頭所帶來的併發症。乳頭保留手術其實已經行之有年,在條件許可下,術後的腫瘤復發機率是很低的,與一般全乳除手術相比,並無差異。 回到乳房重建中心

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    自體皮瓣重建 ---- 由自體組織如腹部、大腿、臀部做皮瓣移植,乳房重建自然、柔軟、無副作用,歡迎諮詢! 【乳房重建】 自體皮瓣重建 由自體組織如腹部、大腿、臀部做皮瓣移植,乳房重建自然、柔軟、無副作用 台灣首位執行顯微「深下腹動脈穿通枝皮瓣」乳房重建方式的專家 鄭明輝教授在1998年從美國安德森癌症中心專研乳房重建,將最新顯微乳房重建技術帶回台灣並引進亞洲。 不犧牲橫腹直肌,改採人體適當的可轉移組織,協助失去乳房的女性重建乳房,找回自信,恢復生活品質,至今已完成超過800例,此手術技術經驗純熟。 (Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap/ DIEP) 所以日本的Harashina T.醫師,在1988年將Pedicle TRAM皮瓣利用血管顯微技術改良為自由皮瓣,在美觀、部分皮瓣缺失及脂肪壞死的問題改善方面較Pedical TRAM皮瓣效果為佳,自由橫腹直肌肌皮瓣的移植方式在腹部合併症上較少發生。 DIEP皮瓣是僅取下腹部的皮膚及脂肪,而不取其腹直肌的肌肉。這個技術是首先由路易思安娜州大學醫學中心的Robert Allen醫師在1992年發表,Allen醫師的500個案例中有99.5%的成功率。不僅可以實現如自由橫腹直肌肌皮瓣一般較佳的美觀性,還能降低腹部的疼痛及合併症,且減少住院天數。DIEP皮瓣唯一的短處是其開刀技術相對於一些外科醫師而言較困難,必須有完整的顯微外科訓練及精細的技術才能完成此手術。 「深下腹動脈穿通枝皮瓣」是使用腹部脂肪皮瓣來移植,使用下腹部的脂肪皮瓣,加上一組供應皮瓣的動靜脈血管,移植到缺損的乳房部位。過程中需要在顯微鏡下使用比頭髮還細的線進行縫合,技術層面較高。皮瓣因為有血管的供應不會壞死,但是將腹部脂肪雕塑成乳房形狀是手術最困難的部分,需要很有經驗且技術純熟的醫師,才能使皮瓣塑造出與另一側乳房形狀對稱、擁有自然弧度且飽滿的重建乳房。另外將上腹部皮膚往下拉,再打一個小洞露出原來的肚臍,傷口縫合後做腹部整形術,便可擁有縮小腹的效果。 「橫腹直肌皮瓣」(Pedicle TRAM flap)是另一種使用腹部皮瓣做乳房重建的方式,最早臨床上多使用此方法,經改良後現在顯微手術的醫師已不再使用這種傳統手術,而是改採用深下腹動脈穿通枝皮瓣的方式做乳房重建。傳統做法與深下腹動脈穿通枝皮瓣最大的不同在於需要犧牲橫腹直肌,術後腹部會較疼痛、腹部後遺症較多。 腹部皮瓣移植: 深下腹動脈穿通枝皮瓣 使用自體移植組織重建乳房的方式,在1982年即由Cral R. Hartrampf Jr.醫師發表使用橫腹直肌肌皮瓣(TRAM)進行重建。對乳癌患者而言,TRAM提供了比植入物或組織擴張器更自然的乳房重建結果,然而,仍有部分皮瓣缺失、脂肪壞死、腹部膨脹及疝氣等缺點。 什麼是自體皮瓣? 自體皮瓣是指從患者身體擷取適當分量的組織體(如腹部或大腿、臀部),去除皮膚、保留脂肪及動靜脈,以移植手術做乳房重建部位的填充原料,稱為自體皮瓣。因為是患者本身身體的組織,不會有異物反應,副作用很少。此方式可避免義乳植入物可能形成的莢膜攣縮、滲漏破裂等風險。 無排斥、低副作用、自然、永久 【重建首選】自體組織皮瓣移植 了解深下腹動脈穿通枝皮瓣乳房重建手術的流程: 01 患側乳房 擷取腹部脂肪皮瓣(30 x 12cm) 02 將上腹部的皮膚往下拉 再縫合 傷口縫合後達到縮小腹的效果 (肚臍為自己原本的) 03 去除皮膚、保留脂肪及深下腹動靜脈的腹部脂肪皮瓣 將雕塑成乳房形狀的脂肪皮瓣 動靜脈移入患側乳房 術前叮嚀:讓「腹部血管變粗」的 2 個小運動, 增加手術成功率 延遲性乳房重建因為有一段彈性的評估期,決定使用腹部脂肪組織皮瓣移植的患者,可以先開始做以下2種動作,幫助腹部血管變粗,手術血管接合時可以更順利: 跑步,每天約30分鐘 平躺時將雙腳抬高,每天約100∼200下,促進肢體末端血液往腹部流動及腹直肌收縮,增加深下腹動脈的血流 Profunda Artery Perfofator Flap/PAP 大腿(臀)皮瓣移植:深股動脈穿通枝皮瓣 疤痕隱密、恢復快 一直以來,腹部皮瓣(特別是深下腹動脈穿通枝皮瓣DIEP flap)是自體組織乳房重建的首選;但是有些患者腹部脂肪太少,或是腹部經過多次手術(如腹部拉皮、抽脂或多次的腹腔手術),在這種情形下,摘取腹部皮瓣變得不可行,便要考慮來自其他部位的皮瓣,包括背部、臀部或大腿。其中,位在大腿內側的深股動脈穿通枝皮瓣(profunda artery perforator flap; PAP flap)是一個非常好的選擇。 深股動脈穿通枝皮瓣第一次是在2012年,由美國Robert Allen醫師發表運用在乳房重建上,此皮瓣的特點是血管解剖位置變異少、脂肪厚度足夠,且拿取皮瓣區的疤痕隱密,容易隱藏,在Allen醫師的案例中,皆成功完成令人滿意的乳房重建結果。過去我在長庚醫院已使用此皮瓣在各式的顯微重建手術(包括乳房重建、頭頸部重建、婦科重建等)超過百例,相關研究也已在美國整形外科醫學會發表,並獲《Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery》期刊登載。 深股動脈穿通枝皮瓣在手術時並不會犧牲任何肌肉,幾乎不會有無力的情形發生;而使用穿通枝皮瓣,可以早點下床,不用住院很久,對於工作量大或運動量大的病人是很重要的一個優點。 有人會擔心摘取深股動脈穿通枝皮瓣後的疤痕或雙腿外觀的對稱性,但觀察與研究顯示,大腿內側的疤痕是很隱密的,並不容易被別人察覺,而不對稱性的情況也並不明顯。 比起深下腹動脈穿通枝皮瓣(DIEP flap),深股動脈穿通枝皮瓣(PAP flap)能摘取的脂肪是比較少的;但是在目前完成的乳房重建案例中,深股動脈穿通枝皮瓣仍能達到令患者滿意的重建結果,提供足夠隱密的疤痕,並讓患者保有腿部肌肉的力量。因此,我們建議腹部脂肪不夠的患者,若仍想考慮自體組織乳房重建時,深股動脈穿通枝皮瓣(PAP flap)不失為一個好的選擇。 臨床小叮嚀:重建皮瓣「易胖難瘦」,術後要控制體重 取自身體的自由皮瓣組織,會隨著體重的變化而跟著改變,這是自然現象,尤其它獨特的體質是「容易跟著腹部脂肪發胖而一起變胖,但不容易再瘦下來」。所以患者在乳房重建後,一 定要維持勻稱而穩定的身材、體重,避免發胖、過度減肥或忽胖忽瘦,以免影響重建乳房的脂肪胖瘦與外觀。 手術成果 深下腹動脈穿通枝皮瓣 (1) 深下腹動脈穿通枝皮瓣 (2) 深下腹動脈穿通枝皮瓣 (3) 深下腹動脈穿通枝皮瓣 (4) 深下腹動脈穿通枝皮瓣 (5) 深下腹動脈穿通枝皮瓣 (6) 深下腹動脈穿通枝皮瓣 (7) 深下腹動脈穿通枝皮瓣 (8) 深下腹動脈穿通枝皮瓣 (9) 深下腹動脈穿通枝皮瓣 (10) 深下腹動脈穿通枝皮瓣 (11) 深下腹動脈穿通枝皮瓣 (12) 深下腹動脈穿通枝皮瓣 (13) 隆乳小知識 Play Video Play Video 08:01 隆乳材質大比拼!按摩?莢膜?水波紋?妳想知道的都在這|安德森整形外科 鄭明輝教授 鄭在開講 Play Video Play Video 06:23 產後胸部走山怎麼辦? 這樣做讓妳比孕前更漂亮!|安德森整形外科 鄭明輝教授 鄭在開講 Play Video Play Video 03:25 『隆乳手術成敗的關鍵?七大關鍵因素先懂再隆也不遲!』 #Pro好醫 Play Video Play Video 03:41 『胸部不要亂整?乳房整形種類分析!用刺青來遮隆乳疤痕與做乳暈漂色有用嗎?』 #Pro好醫 立即諮詢 Address 台北市松山區復興北路337號3樓 (捷運中山國中站) Email aplussurgery@gmail.com Phone 02-27123373 0963-809-080 Social Media 您的姓名 性別 * 男 女 其他 Email 居住地 * 台灣 海外 電話 方便聯絡時段 選擇一個時段 其他 Send 預約成功!

  • Abstract Submitted | 安德森整形外科診所

    ABSTRACT SUBMITTED Call for Abstracts We are pleased to invite you to submit abstracts for the 10th World Symposium of Lymphedema Surgery. The deadline to submit an abstract for consideration has been extended to January 31, 2024. You will be notified of your acceptance by February 15, 2024. Accepted Abstracts will be in the following three categories: oral presentations, video presentations, and poster presentations. Accepted abstracts will have a chance to be selected and published in a supplement to the Journal of Surgical Oncology. Abstract Submission Guidelines All abstracts are selected via peer review. The number of free papers which will be accepted is strictly based on the planned congress timetable and the evaluation results of referees. Abstracts must be written and presented in English. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation should be reviewed before submission. No proofreading will be done by WSLS. Abstract submission must be completed online via the Abstract Submission form on this website. Click the icon below to submit the abstract. For the withdrawal of a submitted abstract, please promptly notify us at 2024wsls@gmail.com , stating the title and author. Withdrawals are still accepted even after the submission deadline. For standardization, the acceptable length of the abstract should not be longer than 300 words. Time New Roman size 12 is recommended. If you require further assistance, please contact us at 2024wsls@gmail.com .

  • Immediate Reconstruction | 安德森整形外科診所

    Primary Lymphedema 淋巴管靜脈吻合術:​安德森的專業技術, 您的安心選擇及​案例分享 Delayed Reconstruction Say Goodbye to Compression Garments after Dr. Cheng's Lymphedema Microsurgery Treatment Instructions Delayed breast reconstruction refers to a situation where breast cancer patients do not choose to undergo breast reconstruction at the time of mastectomy, or they miss the opportunity for immediate reconstruction due to a lack of information. Some patients may temporarily decline reconstruction surgery due to fear of cancer, concerns about the success rate of the surgery, or other reasons. After completing breast cancer treatment, including chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy, they undergo breast reconstruction at a later time. This second surgery is known as delayed breast reconstruction. Regain beauty and confidence. DIEP Flap (1) DIEP Flap (2) Anderson, Your safe choice Medical Center Specifications and Equipment The operating room is equipped with Mitaka microscopes, of which there are only four in Taiwan. They have a resolution of up to 16 million pixels and can magnify 42 times optically. They are very suitable for the anastomosis of lymphatic vessels and veins of 0.5 mm and are often used in lymphatic venous anastomosis, such as preoperative evaluation and intraoperative evaluation of the permeability of sutures, making the operation more stable and safe. Is delayed reconstruction more difficult? Delayed breast reconstruction is slightly more challenging compared to immediate breast reconstruction. Factors such as insufficient skin, scar tissue from previous surgery, and underarm depressions after lymph node clearance are additional considerations. First, during a total mastectomy, if immediate reconstruction is not planned, the breast surgeon will remove excess skin and close the wound with a straight line. Therefore, in autologous tissue breast reconstruction, not only is fat from areas like the abdomen, back, buttocks, or thighs important, but the skin covering the area is also crucial. If the patient opts for implant reconstruction or desires scar placement similar to immediate reconstruction (limited to a smaller area), an additional step is required: inserting a tissue expander to stretch the skin. The second challenge is the scar tissue adhesions or fibrosis within the entire chest area. During the reconstruction surgery, the surgeon must carefully release these scars to create a well-shaped breast. The third issue is the noticeable depression in the underarm, caused by the removal of most lymph nodes. If this depression can be filled during reconstruction, the result will be much more satisfying, particularly improving clothing options and comfort, especially in summer. Another technical challenge arises with free flap breast reconstruction. The surgeon must find a healthy set of blood vessels in the chest to supply blood to the flap. In delayed reconstruction, the thoracodorsal artery may sometimes be unusable due to damage from the first surgery or because severe scarring makes dissection difficult. However, this issue is not the most difficult for experienced surgeons. Most skilled and up-to-date surgeons now use the internal mammary vessels for anastomosis. Although the internal mammary technique is more complex than using the thoracodorsal artery and less experienced surgeons may be hesitant to use it, it yields better results. The fat in the flap survives well due to the abundant blood supply. While delayed reconstruction presents certain challenges, these can be overcome by experienced surgeons. Delayed breast reconstruction can still achieve a natural and beautiful result, making it a highly recommended procedure. Breast cancer survival rates have significantly improved, and we sincerely believe that patients should not have to endure ongoing inconvenience or lifelong feelings of loss and regret due to the absence of a breast. When can delayed reconstruction be done? According to research from the world’s leading cancer hospitals, it is now widely accepted that breast reconstruction can be performed at the same time as mastectomy without increasing the risk of breast cancer recurrence or interfering with the detection of any potential recurrence. As a result, this is not just a trend but the reason why every breast cancer patient, once diagnosed, is immediately referred to a plastic surgeon to discuss reconstruction options. Therefore, the best time for breast reconstruction is whenever the patient expresses a desire to undergo the procedure. In the past, doctors used to advise patients not to undergo reconstruction within two years of a mastectomy, as most breast cancer recurrences happen within this period. However, in recent years, this restriction has been lifted. In Taiwan, particularly at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, the recurrence rate is 4-5%, while in the U.S. it is 2-3%. Considering the 4-5% recurrence rate versus the 95% of patients whose quality of life and psychological well-being can be improved, such advice now seems unreasonable and unfair. Helping patients feel truly free from breast cancer as soon as possible is the greatest mission and source of fulfillment for reconstructive surgeons. The current consensus is that if chemotherapy or radiation therapy is required after mastectomy, breast reconstruction can be done once these treatments are completed. It is generally recommended to wait about one month after chemotherapy and 3 to 6 months after radiation therapy before proceeding with breast reconstruction surgery. What methods can be used for delayed breast reconstruction? The first method we need to mention is using implants, which can be saline or silicone gel implants. As previously mentioned, in delayed breast reconstruction, there is typically insufficient skin on the chest. Therefore, if implants are used for reconstruction, a tissue expander will be needed as a transitional phase. As the name suggests, a tissue expander is used to stretch the skin or tissue. It requires an initial surgery to place the expander under the skin. Typically, the skin is expanded to be slightly larger than the other breast. After about three months, once the skin has stabilized, a second surgery is performed to remove the expander and replace it with a permanent implant. The second method involves using local autologous tissue or performing breast reconstruction surgery with a free flap. Contact Dr. Cheng For A Consultation If you have Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema and would like to know more about the most advanced treatments, contact Dr. Cheng. Internationally recognized as a leading lymphedema specialist, Dr. Cheng can discuss treatment options, based on your individual case. Dr. Cheng is a member of the American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery and has performed numerous VLN surgeries on breast cancer survivors and other lymphedema patients. Learn more

  • What is Lymphedema? | 安德森整形外科診所

    瞭解更多有關淋巴水腫的成因,淋巴液和淋巴結的差別,淋巴系統的重要性,淋巴循環的流程圖,作為免疫系統的一部分,這些是你必須知道的事。 What is the Lymphatic System? As part of the immune system, the lymphatic system helps the body activate a specific immune response against viruses and bacteria. It retains fluid homeostasis in all different compartments of the body. It is made by channels called lymphatic vessels. These collect lymph from all over the body and deliver lymph to the regional lymph nodes or thoracic ducts and then back to the cardiovascular system. 淋巴水腫的原因是什麼? 淋巴水腫的主要原因是淋巴系統無法正常排除淋巴液,導致液體堆積,讓手腳或其他部位腫脹。 它可以分為 先天性(原發性) 和 後天性(繼發性) 兩種。 先天性淋巴水腫:因為淋巴系統天生發育不全或功能異常,導致淋巴液無法順利流動。這種情況比較少見。 後天性淋巴水腫:比較常見,通常是因為某些疾病或治療影響了淋巴系統,例如: 癌症治療或放射治療。 當淋巴系統受損或堵塞時,淋巴液無法順利排出,就會在手臂、腿部或其他部位堆積,形成腫脹,這就是淋巴水腫。 What is Lymph fluid? Lymph is a colorless protein-rich fluid that physiologically collects waste products and pathogens. It is present in tissue and transported through the lymphatic system to regional lymph-nodes. The venous flow carries 90% of arterial blood back to the heart and the remaining 10% becomes lymph fluid in the interstitial. Peripheral lymph nodes drain approximately 4-8 liters of lymph fluid per day. The lymphocytes (infection-fighting cells) that reside in the lymph nodes activate a specific immune response against infection. What are Lymph Nodes? Lymph nodes are bean-shaped organs of the lymphatic system that are distributed widely throughout the body. They are composed by lymphoid tissue enclosed by a capsule of connective tissue. Lymph nodes are major sites of B cells, T cells, and other immune cells. They serve as filters for the blood and provide specialized tissues where foreign antigens and cancer cells can be trapped and exposed to cells of the immune system for destruction. They are typically found concentrated near junctions of the major lymphatic vessels and most prominently found in the neck, groin, and armpits. Why is the lymphatic system important? The lymphatic system has two important roles: activating the immune response against antigens and transporting lymph fluid. Both functions are important to preserve body homeostasis. When the lymphatic system is compromised by cancer, infections, surgery, trauma, or congenital issues, the affected part of the body is prone to swelling (lymphedema) and recurrent infection due to the faulty surveillance mechanism. The functions of the lymphatic circulation include prevention and resolution of edema, maintenance of interstitial fluid homeostasis, immune trafficking (the regulated transit of antigen-presenting cells to the lymphoid organs), and lipid absorption from the gastrointestinal tract. Recipient Site of Vascularized Lymph Notes Transfer I.Wrist, dorsal or volar II. Elbow III. Axilla IV. Groin V. Posterior proximal leg VI. Ankle, anterior or medial Pathophysiology of Lymphedema i. Lymph accumulation ii. Inflamation iii. Infection iv. Fat proliferation v. Fibrosis Donor Vascularized Lymph Notes 1. Submental 2. Supraclavicular 3. Thoracic 4. Groin 5. Omentum 6. Mesenteric 此圖右側肢體正常,左側為上肢及下肢淋巴水腫。 可使用的治療方法如:淋巴管靜脈吻合術或顯微淋巴結皮瓣移植。 Lymphatic Circulation Flowchart Explanation of Physiological and Non-Physiological Surgical Approaches for Treating the Lymphatic System 鄭教授淋巴水腫顯微外科手術學術里程碑 English

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