Clinical Services
Surgical services: Lymphedema procedures
Specialized surgical approaches for lymphedema are available through collaborating surgical teams in Alberta. Services and procedures vary by centre.
Edmonton
Moein Momtazi, MD, MSc, FRCSC
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
University of Alberta
- Immediate lymphatic reconstruction with lymphovenous bypass
- Vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT)
Calgary
Claire Temple-Oberle, MD, FRCSC
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Oncologic Reconstruction)
University of Calgary / Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre
- Immediate vascularized lymph node transfer
- Lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA)
- Flap reconstruction with axillary scar release
James Kennedy, MD, PhD, FRCSC, ABPS
Reconstructive and Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
South Health Campus / University of Calgary and Private Clinic
- Lymphaticovenous bypass (LVB)
- Vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT)
- Suction-assisted protein lipectomy (SAPL)