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| 17:00 - 18:00 | ISL Executive Committee Meeting | |
| 18:30 - 19:30 | OPENING CEREMONY | |
| 18:30 - 18:40 | Welcome Address by the Congress President Pınar Borman |
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| 18:40 - 18:50 | Welcome Address by the ISL President Evangelos Dimakakos |
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| 18:50 - 19:10 | Keynote Speaker by Secretary General: Landmarks, by 60 year Milestone, Pioneers and My Personal Journey in Lymphology Marlys Witte |
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| 19:10 - 19:20 | The Announcement of ISL Lifetime Achievement Awards | |
| 19:20 - 19:30 | Artificial Intelligence in Lymphology Ayşe Keleş |
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| 19:30 - 21:00 | WELCOME RECEPTION | |
| Hall/Time | Hall 1 | Hall 2 | Hall 3 |
| 08:00 - 08:30 |
MEET THE EXPERT SESSION When Swollen Joints Are Not Just Inflammation: Exploring Lymphedema in Rheumatic Diseases Aylin Rezvani |
MEET THE EXPERT SESSION Choosing the Right Wound Dressing: What, When, and Why? Alper Erkin |
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| 08:30 - 10:30 |
EXPANDING HORIZONS IN BASIC LYMPHATIC SCIENCE: FROM ANATOMY TO BRAIN AND BEYOND Rethinking Lymphatic Anatomy in the Modern Era Miguel Amore Update on Pathophysiology of Lymphatic System Andrzej Szuba Challenges in Treating Lymphatic Malformations: Translating Research from Bench to Bedside Miguel Amore The Role of Inflammation in Lymphedema: Pathogenesis and Emerging Therapeutic Opportunities Stanley Rockson Supraclavicular Lymphatic Pathway Changes with Upper Extremity Lymphedema Progression Hayahito Sakai Chairs: Evangelos Dimakakos, Miguel Amore, Andrej Szuba |
MILESTONES IN LYMPHATIC SURGERY Long-Term Outcomes following Reconstructive Liposuction for Arm & Leg Lymphedema Hakan Brorson Functional Ultrasound-Assisted (UA) Lymph Vessel Sparing Liposuction for Lymphedema and Lipedema Corrado Campisi Prophylatctic Lymphatico-venous Anastomosis in Extremity Sarcoma Bjorn Behr Radical Reduction and Reconstruction (RRR): Modified Charles Procedure for Elephantiasis Takumi Yamamoto The Surgical Treatment of Genital Lymphedema Gurusamy Manokaran Two-Year Experience with Postoperative Rehabilitation Following Lympho-Venous Anastomosis (LVA) Surgery at Semmelweis University, Hungary Judit Nemes Toldi Chairs: Maryls Witte, Gurusamy Manokaran, Francesco Boccardo |
ORAL PRESENTATION SESSION 1 (OPS-01) (Lymphedema and Mangement of Lymphedema ) OP-001 - Clinical and Demographic Characteristics of Male Patients with Secondary Lymphedema Aslı Turan OP-002 - Neurological Symptoms Associated with Lymphedema Emine Nur Demircan OP-003 - The Adherence of Compression Garments in Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema: One-Year Follow-Up Fikriye Figen Ayhan OP-004 - Prospective Surveillance for Penile Cancer-Related Lower Limb Lymphedema Manjusha Rajesh Vagal OP-005 - Impact of Lower Limb Lymphedema on Balance and Functional Status: A Preliminary Clinical Report Elif Becenen Durmuş OP-006 - The Need for Physios to be Trained İn Lymphology and The İmportance of Specialized Mld: Proven by 600 Case Studies Tim Decock Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT) as an Essential Resource Before and After Surgery Tim DeCock OP-007 - The Effects of Hydrotherapy on Lower Extremity Volume, Quality of Life, And Functionality in Patients Diagnosed with Unilateral Lower Extremity Lymphedema: Preliminary Results of Randomized Controlled, Single Blinded Study Çiğdem Aşlı Daşbaş OP-008 - The Effects of Hospital-Based Aerobic Exercise Therapy on Exercise Capacity, Body Composition, Functional Level, and Quality of Life in Patients with Primary Lower Extremity Lymphedema: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Single-Blind Study Firdevs Akdeniz Çınar OP-009 - A Replicable Model for Clinical Care, Research, and Public Health in Developing Nations Arun Rekha OP-011 - Features of Pharmacotherapy in Comorbid Patients with Lymphedema and Hypertension, Congestive Heart Failure Svetlana Lavrinovich OP-012 - The Effect of taVNS on Quality of Life in Individuals with Unilateral Upper Extremity Lymphedema Kevser Gümüşsu OP-013 - Characteristics İnfluence Performance of Self-Management in Female Cancer Survivors with Secondary Lymphedema Heléne Victoria Lindquist W OP-014 - Secondary Benign Leg- and Genital Lymphedema and Lymphedema of the Lower Trunk Christian Ure Chairs: Tim Decock, Engin Taştaban, Ece Çınar |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Coffee Break | ||
| 11:00 - 11:30 | SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM BioBridge® Collagen Matrix: A Novel Surgical Scaffold for Lymphedema Repair Scientific & Technological Background Greg King Clinical Experience & Case Studies Corrado Campisi Head and Neck Lymphedema Case Study Andrzej Szuba Future Directions in Lymphedema Surgery Aleksandra Rovnaya Panel Discussion & Q&A Chairs: Pınar Borman, Corrado Campisi |
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| 11:30 -13:00 |
ISL-LWA JOINT SESSION 1 LIPEDEMA TODAY Current Updates and Future Perspectives in Lipedema Sandro Michelini Clinical Presentation and Diagnostic Challenges in Lipedema Evrim Coşkun Çelik Establishing Global Consensus: The World Delphi Project on Lipedema Kruppa Philipp ISL-LWA JOINT SESSION 2 MANAGEMENT OF LIPEDEMA Conservative vs. Surgical Treatment in Lipedema: When and How to Choose Isabel Forner Cordero (Video) The Role of Nutrition in Lipedema: Evidence-Based Dietary Recommendations and Dietary Supplements Roberto Cannataro Current and Emerging Approaches to Pain Management in Lipedema Pınar Borman Chairs: Sandro Michelini, Pınar Borman, Evrim Coşkun |
LYMPHATIC AND COMBINED MALFORMATIONS Lymphatic and Combined Malformations, The ISSVA Classification Paolo Gasparella Lymphatic and Combined Malformations, Drug Therapy An Van Damme Lymphatic and Venous Malformations Combined :How to manage? Raul Mattasi Lymphatic and Combined Malformations, Multimodal Treatment Laurence Boon COMPLEX LYMPHATIC ANOMALIES (CLAs) Classification of Complex Lymphatic Anomalies Isabelle Quéré Multimodal Management of Complex Lymphatic Anomalies Laurence Boon Two Decades of Surgical Evolution: Our Expertise Center's Journey in Lymphatic and Venous Disease Otmar Randolph Marald Wikkeling (Video) Sex-Specific Penetrance of Pathogenic Variants in Primary Lymphedema Miikka Vikkula Chairs: Miika Vikkula, Laurance Boon, Jean Paul Belgrado |
ORAL PRESENTATION SESSION 2 (OPS-02) (Case Reports on Diagnosis and Treatment of Lymphedema and Lipedema) OP- 015 - A Novel Intervention Approach of Solid Fascial Lymphedema in Morbihan Disease: A Rare Case Report Priyank Jain OP- 016 - A Case of Seconder Lymphedema Following Trauma Başak Mansız Kaplan OP- 017 - An Unusual Case of Secondary Lymphedema Revealing Metastatic Basal Cell Carcinoma Veronika Slonková OP- 018 - A Rare Syndrome in a Case with Lymphedema of Three Extremities: Scimitar Syndrome Gökçe Doğrayıcı OP- 020 - Stewart-Treves Syndrome: A Rare Complication of Chronic Lymphedema Türkan Akın OP- 021 - The Role of Comression Garments in Keeping Control on Lymphedema - How to Improve Results of Maintenance Phase Aleksandra Rovnaya OP- 022 - A Case of Lymphedema Tarda Following Paraplegia Mehmet Remzi Karaer Chairs: Başak Mansız Kaplan, Dilek Eker Büyükşireci, Merve Bulguroğlu |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | LUNCH ISL Executive Committee Meeting 2 - Planet Bistro (Ala Carte Open Buffet Restaurant) |
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| 14:00 - 15:30 |
IMAGING THE INVISIBLE: ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS IN LYMPHEDEMA AND LIPEDEMA CARE Advances in Lymphatic Imaging:Now and in the Future Russell Witte Unlocking the Power of Ultrasound: Advanced Imaging in Lymphedema and Lipedema Alberto Onorato Lymphoscintigraphy: When to Perform, How to Conduct, and Essential Precautions Pierre Bourgeois (Online) ICG Lymphography: A Game-Changer in Diagnosis and Treatment Management Jean Paul Belgrado Lymphoscintigraphy in Lipedema Alberto Onarato MR Lymphangiography: A Cutting Edge Tool for Lymphedema Diagnosis Evangelos Dimakakos Importance of Lymphoscintigraphic Exam of The Deep Circulation for The Study of Oedemas of Lower Limb Alberto Onarato Chairs: Russell Witte, Murat Fani Bozkurt |
BRINGING THE CENTRAL LYMPHATIC SYSTEM INTO FOCUS Opening/Overview Yoav Dori (Video) Seeing the Unseen: Advances in Lymphatic Imaging Across the Body Erin Pinto Evolving Surgical Approaches to Central and Peripheral Lymphatic Disorders Pablo Laje (Video) Targeted Therapies for Lymphatic Disorders: Medical and Interventional Approaches Christopher Smith Lymphatic–Glymphatic-Cardiovascular Interactions: Pathways and Implications Helene Benveniste Unraveling the Lymphatic Role in Pulmonary Physiology Adam Kolesnik The Abdominal Connection: How Lymphatics Shape GI, Kidney, and Liver Health Adam Kolesnik Chairs: Maryls Witte , Erin Pinto Eikichi Okada |
ORAL PRESENTATION SESSION 3 (OPS-03) (Case Reports on Diagnosis and Treatment of Lymphedema and Lipedema) OP- 031 - Thoracic Duct Atresia with Subsequent Peripheral Lymphatic Insufficiency. Case Reports Martin Wald OP 124 - Managing Scar Tissue After Breast Cancer Surgery and Radiotherapy Emma Holy OP- 023 - Case Report: Bilateral Lower Extremity and Genital Primary Lymphedema Coexisting with IgA Nephropathy Mert Keçeci OP- 024 - Multidisciplinary Management of Vulvar Lymphangioma Circumscriptum in an Adolescent with Congenital Lymphedema: A Rare Case Report Pınar Borman OP- 025 - Head and Neck Lymphedema After Larynx Cancer Treatment; A Case Report Keriman Hüma Engelkıran OP- 026 - Concomitant Lymphedema Praecox And Skeletal Deformity: A Case Report Yıldız Altıntaş OP- 028 - Management of Facial Lymphedema in Morbihan Disease: A Case Report of Complete Decongestive Therapy and Kinesio Taping Banu Ece Savtok OP- 029 - The Role of Ozone Therapy İn Managing Advanced Stage Lymphedema: A Case Report Kerim Demirsöz Chairs: Duygu Geler Külcü, Martin Wald, Özlem Küçülmez |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Coffee Break | ||
| 16:00 - 17:00 |
VASCERN-ISL JOINT SESSION Pediatric & Primary Lymphedema: What We Do for The European Patients Robert J. Damstra Genetics and Diagnosing Concomitant Diseases in Primary Lymphedema Sahar Mansour Our Algorithm for Work-up and Treatment Vaughan Keeley Is Erysipelas a Cause of Secondary or An Indicator of Primary Lymphedema ? Tanja Rucigaj Planisek Functional Diagnosing in Primary Lymphedema AD Hendrickx Chairs: Robert J Damstra, Ad Hendricks, Vaughan Keeley |
ILF-ISL JOINT SESSION: Beyond Swelling: Psychosocial Care, Health Systems, and Teamwork in Lymphedema Management The Development of The French National Pathway for Lymphoedema Isabelle Quere Management of Complicated Lymphedema Sases – The Role of Team Work and Volunteerism Evripidis Triantafyllou Uncovering Deep Lymphatic Alterations in CEAP C0s: A Lymphoscintigraphic Study and Description of the Novel 'Fifth Toe Sign' Alberto Maccio Chairs: Evripidis Triantafyllou, Mohammed Shaffi |
ORAL PRESENTATION SESSION 4 (OPS-04) (Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema) The Effect of Lymphedema on Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients with Modified Radical Mastectomy Elif Can Özdemir OP-032 - Prevention of Upper Limb Lymphedema Post-Mastectomy Kerelous George Estfanous OP-033 - Postmastectomy Lymphedema: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Its İmpact on Upper Extremity Function and Quality of Life Hasan Ocak OP-034 - Relationship Between Lymphedema Stage and Sleep Quality, Mood, and Ody Image in Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema Alev Atıgan OP-035 - Effectiveness of Complete Decongestive Therapy in Malignant Lymphedema: A Case Report Ahmet Tarık Canbulat OP-036 - Rehabilitation Outcomes of Patients with Axillary Web Syndrome from Ankara City Hospital Sibel Ünsal Delialioğlu OP-038 - Evaluation of Sympathetic Nervous System Findings and Their Relationship with Symptoms in Patients with Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema Yeliz Bahar Özdemir Chairs: Sibel Ünsal Delialioğlu, Kevser Gümüşsu |
| 17:00 - 18:00 |
ISL-ILA JOINT SESSION CURRENT CONCEPTS IN LIPEDEMA Diagnostic Considerations in Lipedema Kristiana Gordon Therapeutic Options From a Surgical Perspective Robert Damstra Therapeutic Options From a Conservative Perspective Ad Hendrickx Chairs: Hakan Brorson , Dilek Erer, Kristiana Gordon |
BUILDING A DEDICATED LYMPHEDEMA SURGICAL SERVICE: FROM PLANNING TO PRACTICE Starting Lymphedema Surgery: What Do We Need ? Hangyu Cha The Importance of Community Education in Building Lymphedema Practice Mehmet Altıparmak Comprehensive Management of the Lymphatic System in Plastic Surgery Corrado Campisi Establishing a Lymphatic Education and Surgery Center in Uganda: Cohort Profile and Early Surgical Outcomes of a Humanitarian Aid Initiative Annika Schickle Therapeutic Potentials Targeting Lymphatic Contractile Pathways in Metabolic and Neuromuscular Diseases Mariappan Muthuchamy Chairs: Corradino Campisi, Corrado Campisi , Mehmet Altıparmak |
ORAL PRESENTATION SESSION 5 (OPS-05) (Imagıng And Diagnostics in Lymphology and Related Conditions) OP-039 - Supraclavicular Lymphatic Pathway Changes with Upper Extremity Lymphedema Progression Hayahito Sakai OP-040 - A New Pathophysiological Window in Lymphedema: A Pictorial Assay with Nailfold Capillaroscopy Zeliha Ünlü OP-041 - Immunohistochemical Study Using anti-podoplanin and anti-CD31 Antibodies on Advanced Colorectal Adenocarcinoma Eikichi Okada OP-042 - Effects of Aromatase Inhibitors on Quantitative Ultrasonographic Tendon Parameters and Balance Function in Breast Cancer Patients Yeliz Bahar Özdemir OP-043 - Factors Affecting the Accuracy of Ultrasound Guided Fine Needle Biopsy of Axillary Lymph Node: Concordance with Lymph Node Excision Results Leman Günbey Karabekmez OP-044 - A Comparative Analysis of Qualitative and Quantitative Findings in Lymphoscintigraphy for the Grading of Lymphedema Murat Fani Bozkurt OP-045 - Comparative Evaluation of Muscle- and Fat-Referenced Strain Elastography in Axillary Lymph Nodes: Diagnostic Value and Correlation with Tumor Biomarkers in Breast Cancer Leman Günbey Karabekmez OP-046 - Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Soft Tissues in Patients with Lower Extremity Edema Abdullah Emre Uğur Chairs: Zeliha Ünlü, Eikichi Okada, Sibel Özdoğan |
| Hall/Time | Hall 1 | Hall 2 | Hall 3 |
| 08:00 - 08:30 | MEET THE EXPERT SESSION Pressure Garments in Genital Lymphedema Franz Josef Schingale |
MEET THE EXPERT SESSION Understanding Lymphatic Ulcers: Causes, Care, and Healing Alberto Maccio |
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| 08:30 - 09:30 |
PRIMARY OR SECONDARY? RETHINKING THE ORIGINS, CLASSIFICATION, AND MANAGEMENT OF LYMPHEDEMA Primary or Secondary Lymphedema - That is the Question! Miikka Vikkula Localized Late-Onset Primary Lymphedema: An Emerging Underdiagnosed Condition ? Miguel Amore Assessment of Pediatric Lymphedema: Key Differences from Adult Evaluation Evrim Coşkun Management of Primary Lymphedema in Childhood: Long-Term Therapeutic Results Etelka Foeldi Differential Impact of EPHB4 Likely Pathogenic Variants Between Lymphatic and CM-AVM2-Related Phenotypes Miikka Vikkula Chairs: Etelka Foeldi, Miguel Amore, Raul Mattasi |
SESSION ON PREVENTIVE LYMPHATIC SURGERY LYMPHA Technique to Prevent Breast Cancer-related Arm Lymphedema: Over 15 Years’ Experience Francesco Boccardo Prophylactic LNVA Surgery for Gynecologic Cancer-Related Lower Extremity Lymphedema Jingeun Kwon LYMPHA Technique in The Prevention of Leg Lymphedema Following Groin Lymph Nodal Dissection Francesco Boccardo Chairs: Martin Wald, Francesco Boccardo, Mahmut Yağmurdur |
ORAL PRESENTATION SESSION 6 (OPS_06) (Surgery in Lymphedema and Lipedema) OP-049 - The Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema Multidisciplinary Approach: Algorithm for Conservative and Multimodal Surgical Treatment Pedro Ciudad OP-050 - Lymphonodulovenous Anastomoses As A Treatment Option For Upper Extremity Lymphedema Vladimir Ivashkov OP-051 - A Giant Postoperative Lymphatic Mass in the Groin: A Rare Case of Massive Localized Lymphedema in a Non-Obese Patient Tahsin Oğuz Acartürk OP-052 - Primary Lymphedema Multidisciplinary Approach in Patients Affected by Primary Lower Extremity Lymphedema (P-LYMA) Pedro Ciudad OP-053 - Comprehensive Multimodal Surgical Treatment of End-Stage Lower Extremity Lymphedema With Toe Management: The Combined Charles,' Homan's, And Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer (CHAHOVA) Procedures Pedro Ciudad OP-055 - Surgical Treatment Of Extra-Truncular Lymphatic Malformation and of Lymphatic Complications Francesco Boccardo Chairs: Hüseyin Borman, Onur Aksoy, Müge Afşar |
| 09:30 - 10:30 |
DECODING PRIMARY LYMPHEDEMA: A MULTIDIMENSIONAL PERSPECTIVE ON GENES AND CLASSIFICATION Classification in Lymphology Kristiana Gordon Genotype-Phenotype Correlation in Primary Lymphedema Sahar Mansour Novel Genetic Findings on Heterogenity of Primary Lymphedema Miika Vikkula An Updated Classification of Primary Lymphedema Based on Age of Onset, Lymphatic Anomalies and Genetics and Its Impact on Clinical Treatment Ningfei Liu Chairs: Sandro Michelini, Evangelos Dimakakos, Ningfei Liu |
LYMPHEDEMA SURGICAL CARE IN 2025: EMERGING TRENDS AND BEST PRACTICES IN TREATMENT The Enticing Fact of The Benefits of Multiple Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer Versus Classical Surgical Approaches in Lymphedema Mehmet Veli Karaaltın Lipedema Surgery Yener Demirtaş Reconstructive Liposuction of Large Chronic Arm Lymphedemas – Is The Outcome Stable After 25 Years? Hakan Brorson Single-Session Oncologic and Lymphatic Surgery: Simultaneous Lymphatic Reconstruction with Axillary Dissection Onur Aksoy Chairs: Yener Demirtaş, Hakan Brorson, Mehmet Veli Karaaltın |
ORAL PRESENTATION SESSION 7 (OPS-07) (Lipedema) OP-056 - Pain and Associated Factors in Patients with Lipedema: A Cross-Sectional Controlled Study Sefa Gümrük Aslan OP-057 - Is Lipedema Pain Neuropathic? A Study Proposal Hüma Bölük Şenlikçi OP-061 - The Effect of Holistic Treatment on Lower Extremity Skin Stiffness in Lipedema: A Case Series Hatice Durmuş OP-062 - Central Sensitization and Neuropathic Pain in Lipedema: Beyond Swelling Seçil Pervane OP-063 - Pain Beyond Swelling: Neuropathic Features of Lipedema Compared to Lymphedema Seçil Pervane OP-064 - Relationship Between Handgrip Strength, Quadriceps Muscle Thickness, Quality of Life and Mobility in Patients with Lipedema Feyza Akan Begoğlu Chairs: Seçil Pervane, Hüma Bölük Şenlikçi, İlknur Albayrak Gezer |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Coffee Break | ||
| 11:00 -11:30 | SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM - İNCELER MEDİKAL INNOVATIVE APPROACHES IN LIPOEDEMA MANAGEMENT: THE PLACE OF ESWT Current Treatment Approaches and Needs in Lipoedema Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT): Mechanism and Clinical Effects Case Presentations and Device Practical Application |
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| 11:30 - 12:30 |
PRECISION TOOLS IN LYMPHEDEMA ASSESSMENT: ADVANCING DIAGNOSIS THROUGH TECHNOLOGY Outcome Measures in Lymphedema Stanley Rockson The Clinical Use of 3D Perometer Alberto Maccio The Cross Wave Test: Skin Elasticity in Estimating The Efficiency of Treatment Joseph Harfouche Implementation of a Surveillance Program for Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Arm Lymphedema Karin Johansson Chairs: Stanley Rockson, Alberto Maccio, Karin Johannson |
ISL-UIP JOINT SESSİON "VEINS & LYMPHATICS: A FAMILY AFFAIR Vein-Lymphatic Synergy in Challenging African Scenario Skin Complications of Lymphedema Compression: Past, Present and Future Importance of Preoperative and Post Surgical Conservative Protocols in Lymphedema Treatment - How To Reduce Risks of Complications |
ORAL PRESENTATION SESSION 8 (OPS-08) (Lipedema) OP-065 - Psychological Impact of Lipedema on Italian Women: A Study Nerina Fabbro OP-066 - Traditional or Innovative? Comparison of ESWT and CDT Treatments in Lipedema Mihrinur Dilvin Türköz OP-067 - Rise of Lipedema: Prevalence, Quality of Life Impact in the State of Qatar Marwa Inoubli OP-068 - Effect of Combined Therapy on Lower Extremity Functionality and Quality of Life in Lipedema: A Case Series Hatice Durmuş OP-070 - Evaluation of Treatment Outcomes in Women Diagnosed with Lipedema: Real-World Data Sema Ibrahim OP-071 - Functional Validation of Novel TIE1 Variants as Causes for Primary Lymphedema Miikka Vikkula OP-072 - Assessment of Gene–Disease Associations and Recommendations for Genetic Testing for Somatic Variants in Vascular Anomalies by VASCERN-VASCA Miikka Vikkula Chairs: Feray Soyupek, Mihrinur Dilvin Türköz, Esra Gizem Koyuncu |
| 12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch | ||
| 13:30 - 15:00 |
PREVENTION OF LYMPHEDEMA AND ITS COMPLICATIONS Prevention of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: What Patients and Clinicians Need to Know? Karol Lillia Ramirez Parada Current evidence for precautions on reducing risk of BCRL David Doubblestein (Video) Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema: What the Evidence Says About Risk Reduction Cheryl L. Brunelle Can Lymphoedema be a Life Threatening Condition? Gurusamy Manokaran Infusions on the Ipsilateral Arm Do Not Impart Risk of LE in Women Treated for Breast Cancer Cheryl L. Brunelle Can Exercise Prevent Cancer-Related Lymphoedema? Sandi Hayes Multimodal Treatment of Complicated Giant Lymphoedemas Gurusamy Manokaran Tissue Dielectric Constant (TDC) Measurements: A Tool to Reliably Help Assess Lymphedema Harvey Mayrovitz (Video) Chairs: Sandi Hayes, Zeynep Erdoğan İyigün, Yeşim Aksoy |
CARDIOVASCULAR APPROACH IN DIFFERENT PHELOBOLOGIC CONDITIONS Upper Extremity Vascular Problems Other Than Lymphedema Tankut Akay The Role of Stenting in Patients with Chronic Iliofemoral Venous Obstruction and Lymphedema Majid Moini (Video) Management of Venous Insufficiency Tankut Akay Effects of Manual Lymphatic Drainage Combined with Press-Release Method Orthopedic Manual Lymphatic Physiotherapy on Upper Extremity Edema and Shoulder Joint Range of Motion and Pain in Patients with Breast Cancer Seung Hyeok Song Appropriateness in Concomitant Superficial Venous Disease and Lymphedema Appropriateness in Concomittant Pelvic Venous Disease & Lymphedema/Lipedema |
ORAL PRESENTATION SESSION 9 (OPS-09) (Epidemiological, Technological and Artificial Intelligence Isuues) OP-073 - Evaluation of the Reliability, Usefulness, and Quality of ChatGPT’s Responses to Common Questions About Lipedema Yahya Doğan OP-074 - Evaluation of the Accuracy and Reproducibility of Large Language Models (ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Gemini) in Responding to Patient-Centered Lipedema Questions Rabia Sanır OP-075 - Artificial Intelligence in Lymphedema Management: A Systematic Review of Diagnostic, Therapeutic, and Surgical Applications Ceyda Büyüker OP-076 - Content Quality, Reliability, and Source Evaluation of Turkish-Language YouTube Videos on Lymphedema: A Cross-Sectional Study Demet Ferahman OP-077 - Mapping Lymphedema and Lipedema Research in Turkey: Insights from Graduate Theses (2010–2024) Burcu Akkurt OP-078 - Evaluating the Accuracy and Reproducibility of ChatGPT and DeepSeek Responses to Lymphedema-Related Patient Questions Esra Nur Türkmen OP-079 - The Potential Role of Artificial Intelligence in Lymphedema Care: A Survey on Patient Readiness and Attitudes Erzsebet Boros OP-080 - Telehealth and Remote Management of Lymphedema Patients Shashi Bhushan Gogia OP-081 - Evaluation of the Reliability and Usefulness of ChatGPT's Answers to Questions Related to Lymphedema Gül Mete Civelek OP-082 - Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry-Based Assessment of Body Fat Distribution in Distinct Adiposity Phenotypes Sema İbrahim OP-083 - Management of Upper Extremity Lymphedema in Turkey and Germany : A Comparative Analysis from The Perspective of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Abdülmetin Hartavi OP- 030 - Upper Extremity Lymphedema Following Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Case Report Burak Tolga Başoluk Chairs: Gül Mete Civelek, Demet Ferahman, Türkan Akın |
| 15:00 - 16:00 | Coffee Break | ||
| 16:00 - 17:00 |
BREAST CANCER RELATED LYMPHEDEMA (BCRL) Core Outcome Set for Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema David Doubblestein (Video) Prehabilitation in Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: Literature and Clinical Evidence Türkan Akın Evaluation of the Efficacy of Myofascial Chain Release Techniques on Postoperative Shoulder Joint Mobility Limitations Following Breast Cancer Surgery-Preliminary Study Nilüfer Kablan Changes in Upper-Body Function Predict Breast Cancer-Related Lymphoedema: Results From a Prospective, Population-Based Cohort Study Sandi Hayes Chairs: Sandi Hayes, Nur Kesiktaş, Alis Kostanoğlu |
REDEFINING SURGICAL SOLUTIONS IN LYMPHEDEMA: FROM MICROSURGERY TO GLOBAL PRACTICE Is It Possible to Restore the Superficial and Deep Lymphatic System with a Single Skin Incision? The concept of Multiple Lymphatic-Venous Anastomosis (MLVA) Corrado Campisi Establishing Surgical Lymphedema Management in Resource- Limited Countries: Insights From Iraq Haydar el Saffar Lymphonodulovenous Anastomoses as a Treatment Option for Upper Extremity Lymphedema, Vladimir Ivashkov Long-Term Patency of Lymphatic-Venous By-Passes: Pathophysiologic Mechanisms Francesco Boccardo Human Cadaver as an LVA Training Model: Is It Worthwhile? Ceyda Büyüker Chairs: Stefano Gentileschi, Takumi Yamamoto, Corrado Campisi |
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| 17:00 - 18:30 |
STATE OF ART IN CDT State of The Art in CDT Dragana Bojinovic Ultrasound Findings Of Relapse Cellulitis Hemodynamic Aspects Javorka Markovic Delic Controversy About MLD: Stop or Continue in CDT? Joseph Harfouche Periorbital Lymphedema Following Oculoplastic Surgery Nele Adriaenssens Current Best Practices in Complete Decongestive Therapy Steve Norton Clinical Application of Personalized ICG-Guided Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) for Activating Compensatory Lymphatic Pathways in Secondary Lymphedema: A Case Series Yeji Kim Compliance and Adherence to Lymphedema Treatment - Challenges and Solutions Aleksandra Rovnaya Chairs: Joseph Harfouche, Aleksandra Rovnaya, Steve Norton |
LYMPHEDEMA, LIPEDEMA, LIPO-LYMPHEDEMA OF PHLEBO-LIPO-LYMPHEDEMA? CORRECT INDICATIONS FOR THE BEST LONG-TERM SURGICAL OUTCOME Lymphatic Injections on Cadavers for Anatomical Study Alexandre Pissas Surgical Management of Genital Lymphedema Using the Combined Charles' Procedure and Lymphatic Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator Flap Transfer (CHASCIP) Pedro Ciudad A Novel Surgical Approach in the Treatment of Massive Localized Lymphedema of the Medial Thigh Region: Functional Excision and Reconstruction with a ‘Book-Cover' Flap Tahsin Oğuz Acartürk Modern Approaches in Lipedema Treatment. Our Experience After More Than 100 Cases Vladimir Ivashkov Preoperative Workflow in Lymphatic Surgery: Recommended Algorithm Based on Current Practice Sarah Thomis (Video) Liposuction-Assisted Excisional Surgery in Advanced Lower Extremity Lymphedema Tahsin Oğuz Acartürk Multidisciplinary Treatment of Chronic Wounds in Patients with Lymphoedema Javorka Markovic Delic Chairs: Alexandre Pissas, Savaş Serel, Moriyo Okhuma |
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| Hall/Time | Hall 1 | Hall 2 |
| 08:00 - 08:30 | MEET THE EXPERT SESSION Lipedema Diet Suggestions Nihan Yaldız |
MEET THE EXPERT SESSION ICG Fluoroscopy: The Usefulness in Lymphology Jean Paul Belgrado |
| 08:30 - 10:00 | ESL-ISL JOINT SESSION From Bedside to Bench in Lymphatic Insufficiency: Challenges and Achievements 1st Case: Primary Lymphedema and Intestinal Lymphangiectasia Amer Hamadè 2nd Case: Thoracic Duct Atresia with Subsequent Peripheral Lymphatic Insufficiency Martin Wald 3rd Case: Prevention and Exercise in Lymphatic Dysfunction Karin Johansson 4th Case: Axillary Web Syndrome Pierre Bourgeoi, Romain Barbieux 5th Case: Secondary Lymphedema of Genitalia with Complications Not Responsive to Conservative Treatment Francesco Boccardo 6th Case: Lipedema / Lymphedema Differential Diagnosis Sandro Michelini Chairs: Francesco Bocardo, Martin Wald, Amer Hamadè |
BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN COMPLEX DECONGESTIVE THERAPY (CDT) AND SURGERY The 2025 Lymphology Masterclass as a Comprehensive Course for Lipedema and Lymphedema Management Corrado Campisi Addition of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) to Conventional Treatment Improves Volume Reduction before Lymphatic Surgery Barak Hoffer (Video) Patient Selection and Personalized Treatment Algorithm in Lymphedema Surgery Anıl Demiröz The Social Network to Avoid Fake News and Enhance Global Awareness Zoe-Theodora Kolonelos Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) can Severely Affect Lymphatic Microsurgery: Strategies and Planning for the Best Outcome Corradino Campisi When a Diagnosed Lipedema is Instead a Lipo-Lymphedema, Which are the Proper Therapeutic Strategies? Corrado Campisi Chairs: Corradino Campisi, Yeşim Bakar |
| 10:00 - 10:30 | SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM INTEGRATIVE THERAPY IN LYMPHEDEMA AND LIPEDEMA: ENHANCING COMPRESSION OUTCOMES WITH DERMAGOLD100 SPARK-WAVE THERAPY Dermagold100 Spark-Wave Therapy: Scientific Rationale in Lymphatic Disorders and Lipedema Orhan Rodoplu Clinical Experience & Protocols: Dermagold100 Spark-Wave Therapy + Compression in Practice Orhan Rodoplu, Feyza Begoğlu Chair: Oya Özdemir |
SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Coffee Break | |
| 11:00 -12:00 |
ISL-ISPRM JOINT SESSION CANCER REHABILITATION Core Principles of Cancer Rehabilitation and the Role of Physiatrists – Vishwa Raj (Video) Managing Osteoporosis in Cancer Survivors: From Prevention to Treatment Şansın Tüzün Effective Neuropathic Pain Management Strategies in Cancer Rehabilitation Gülseren Akyüz Chairs: Gülseren Akyüz, Pınar Borman, Şansın Tüzün |
WOUND CARE IN LYMPHEDEMA Principles of Effective Wound Management Seçilay Güneş Atypical Ulcers and Treatment Tanja Rucigaj Planisek Healing Chronic Wounds: Focus on Venous Ulcers Hakan Uncu Chairs: Hakan Uncu, Tanja Rucigaj Planisek, Meliha Kasapoğlu |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGES IN LYMPHEDEMA Lymphedema in the Elderly: Understanding Multicausal Origins and Treatment Strategies Etelka Foeldi Lymphedema Treatment in Patients with Comorbidities: Tailoring Therapeutic Approaches Vaughan Keeley Lymphatic Disorders in Addict Patients Amer Hamade Obesity as a Barrier to Effective Lymphedema Treatment: Strategies for Better Outcomes Franz- Josef Schingale Chairs: Meltem Dalyan, Franz Joseph Schingale, Vaughan Keeley |
VENOUS PROBLEM AND WOUND CARE Effectiveness of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) in Patients with Phlebolymphedema: A Retrospective Study Berna Orhan Analyzing Efficacy and Tolerance for Compression Therapy for Ulcers in a Tropical Setting Arun Rekha Penicillin – A Much İgnored Panacea for Lymphatic and Venous Disorders of the Limbs Shashi Bhushan Gogia Chairs: Shashi Bhushan Gogia, Elif Balevi Batur |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | LUNCH ISL Executive Committee Meeting 3 Planet Bistro (Ala Carte Open Buffet Restaurant) |
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| 14:00 - 15:00 | KOREAN SOCIETY of LYMPHOLOGY and LYMPHEDEMA-ISL JOINT SESSION: FUNCTIONAL APPROACH TO LYMPHEDEMA Rehabilitation Based on Lymphatic Contractility and Lymphatic Vessel Regeneration Jae Yong Jeon Rehabilitation Strategies Based on ICG Lymphography imaging Jin A Yoon Assessment of Lymphatic Dysfunction Using Optical Technology Hwayoeng Cheon Chair: Evangelos Dimakakos, Joon Young Choi, Jae Yong Jeon |
ISL-LE&RN JOINT SESSION LE&RN CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE: INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION LE&RN VP Scientific Affairs Cecilia Dupecher Translating 53 years of Experience in Genoa (Italy) to Lugano (Switzerland): Campisi Clinic as a Comprehensive Model to set a Lymphedema and Lipedema Center of Excellence Corrado Campisi Activities and Experiences of AIIMS in New Delhi, India Shashi Gogia & Arun Rekha Stanford University: Reflecting on 30 years as a Lymphatic Center of Excellence Stanley Rockson Building LE&RN Center of Excellence in Russia Aleksandra Rovnaya Chairs: Stanley Rockson, Emily Iker |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | Coffee Break | |
| 15:30 - 17:30 | TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS AND APPLICATONS Reproducibility of Lymph-V: A Novel Wearable Device for Early Detection of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema Role of STEM CELLS for Lymphatic Regeneration Novelties in Pressure Garments: Results of a New Hybrid IPC Pump Device The Role of ESWT in Lipedema and Lymphedema Comparison of Compression Therapy Approaches in Lymphedema Treatment: Clinical Effectiveness of Complete Decongestive Therapy and Circaid® Reduction Kit Systems Clinical Utility of L-dex Technology in Assessing Incidence and Risk Factors for Upper and Lower Limb Lymphedema in Melanoma Patients Could Rhythmic Frequency Electrical Stimulation (PhyBack PBK-2C) Be a Hope for the Treatment of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema (BCRL)? Comparison of the Effects of Systemic, Local, and Combined Ozone Therapy on Clinical and Ultrasonographic Findings in Patients with Lipedema A Novel Approach to Lymphedema Treatment Combining the BioBridge Collagen Scaffold with and Complex Decongestive Therapy: First Outcomes |
LIPEDEMA SESSION-MISCELLANEOUS Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory Agents and Analgesics in the treatment of Lipedema Erkan Kaya Ultrasound Assessment of Fascia Remodeling Following Conservative Therapy in Lipedema Emily Iker Physical Activity Level, Exercise Capacity and Balance in Patients with Lipedema Hilal Yeşil Could Lipedema and Obesity Be Different in Terms of Osteoporosis? Ahmet Doğan Lipedema Pain and Volume Reduction Through an Individualized Protocol Including Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Compression, and Vega-Test Nutrition Yeşim Bakar Effects of Acupuncture on Pain, Functional Status, and Quality of Life in Patients with Lipedema: A Prospective Controlled Study Protocol Duygu Yanıktaş Assessment of Skin Fibrosis in Patients with Lipedema Using the SkinFibroMeter: A Pilot Study Yeşim Bakar Correlation of Shear Wave Elastography with Quantitative Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Lipedema and Its Relationship with Clinical Parameters Merve Demiröz Gündüz Clinical Outcomes of Lipomatic-assited Liposuction in Lipedema Patients Tuba Hilal Güçlü Chairs: Hilal Yeşil, Yeşim Bakar, Sibel Mandıroğlu |
| 17:30 - 18:30 | CANCER REHABILITATION II Pediatric Cancer Rehabilitation Onco-Musculoskeletal Health: Navigating Pain, Function, and Recovery Axillary Web Syndrome: A Neglected Lymphovascular Complication in Cancer Survivors Beyond the Scar: Understanding and Managing Postmastectomy Pain Syndrome Healing Beyond Medicine: Physical Therapy Modalities in Oncology Care |
SURGICAL APPROACHES in BREAST CANCER-RELATED LYMPHEDEMA Clinical Application of Personalized ICG-Guided Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) for Activating Compensatory Lymphatic Pathways in Chronic Severe Secondary Lymphedema Following Breast Cancer Surgery: A Case Report Se Eung Noh Simultaneous DIEP Flap, Gastroepiploic Lymph Node Transfer and Lymphovenous Bypass for Breast Reconstruction and Management of BCRL- Case Series Mayur Mantri Combined Microvascular Breast and Lymphatic Reconstruction with Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap and Gastroepiploic Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer for Postmastectomy Patients with and without Lymphedema Pedro Ciudad Chairs: Maryls Witte, Mehmet Altıparmak |
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| 08:00 - 08:30 | PATIENT VOICE Lymphedema - Guerrilla Warrior General Stephen Kelland (Video) The Pediatric Patient Voice: Empowering Children in Their Lymphedema Journey Britanny Williams (Video) The Organization of Pediatric Camps Betty Westbrook (Video) From Patient View Hale Beyhan Behramoğlu (Video) Chair: Nazlı Gürkan |
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| 08:30 - 09:30 | COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR LYMPHEDEMA AND LIPEDEMA Enhancing the Lymphatic and Imuune Systems through Osteopathy: Pathways to Balance and Healing Oğuz Gücin The Effectiveness of Deep Ossilation Therapy in Lipedema and Lymphedema Sena Öztekin Emotional Conditions in Lipedema Alberto Onorato Changes in Limb Circumference with LymphoTouch® in Patients with Lymphedema: A Retrospective Analysis Sedef Ersoy Chairs: Alberto Onarato,Orhan Rodoplu, Oğuz Güçin |
LYMPHEDEMA SURGERY Massive Lymphosuction in Lymphedema Savaş Serel Surgical Treatment Options for Latrogenic Lymphorrhea Savaş Serel Robot-Assisted Lymph Node-to-Vein Anastomosis: Lessons from the First 22 Cases at a High-Volume Lymphatic Supermicrosurgery Center Ceyda Büyüker Chairs: Savaş Serel, Hüseyin Borman |
| 09:30 - 10:30 | GUT, NUTRIENTS, AND INFLAMMATION: EMERGING NUTRITIONAL STRATEGIES IN LIPEDEMA AND LYMPHEDEMA CARE The Role of Microbiota/ Probiotics and Prebiotics in Managing Pain Associated with Lipedema Meltem Yalınay The Impact of Flavonoids, Vit D and Selenium in Lipedema Emily Iker Diet and Lipedema Andrzej Szuba The Impact of Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels on Complex Decongestive Therapy Outcomes in Patients with Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Retrospective Analysis Ayça Utkan Karasu Chairs: Emily Iker, Ayça Utkan Karasu |
PAIN in LIPEDEMA and LYMPEDEMA: MECHANISMS, CHALLENGES AND MANAGEMENT The Role of Neurolymphatics in Chronic Pain: Exploring Interactions with Neuroinflammation and Lifestyle Oğuz Gücin When Swelling Hurt: Exploring the Link Between Lipedema and Neuropathic Pain Seçil Pervane Intraarticular Injection Therapies for Knee Pain in Obese Patients with Lipedema Busem Atar Medical Therapy for Non-cancer Related Pain: Rational Use of Analgesics and NSAIDs Oya Ümit Yemişci Chairs: Canan Tıkız, Eda Kurt, Esra Giray |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Coffee Break | |
| 11:00 -12:00 | ISL-TURKISH SOCIETY LYMPHOLOGY LIPEDEMA JOINT SESSION Outcome Measures in Lymphedema Outcome Measures for Gynecologic-Cancer-Related Lymphedema Feyza Begoğlu Outcome Measures for Breast-Cancer-Related Lymphedema Sefa Gümrük Aslan Outcome Measures for Genital Lymphedema Didem Sezgin Özcan Outcome Measures for Head and Neck Lymphedema Canan Şanal Toprak Chairs: Lale Cerrahoğlu, Ayşegül Yaman, Didem Sezgin Özcan |
PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES AND QUALITY OF LIFE Beyond the Volume: Functional Disability and Quality of Life in Women With Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema Elif Tarihçi Çakmak Practitioner Experiences and Training Needs in Complete Decongestive Therapy at The North Estonia Medical Centre: Mixed-Methods Study and Implications for National Service Development Katrin Kõre The Relationship Between Health Literacy, Quality of Life, and Disease Factors in Individuals at Risk for Lymphedema Sefa Gümrük Chairs: Ayla Çağlıyan Türk, Sefa Gümrük, Murat Yıldırım, Nazlı Gürkan |
| 12:00 - 12:15 | Closing Remarks | |
| 12:15 - 14.00 | ISL General Assembly and Elections, First meeting of the New Executive committee | |