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| Hall/Time | Hall 1 | Hall 2 |
| 13:00 - 17:00 | WORKSHOP PROGRAMME | |
| 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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| Hall/Time | Hall 1 | Hall 2 |
| 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 Erin |
| 08:30 - 10:30 |
EXPANDING HORIZONS IN BASIC LYMPHATIC SCIENCE: FROM ANATOMY TO BRAIN AND BEYOND Anatomy of Lymphatic System Update on Pathophysiology of Lymphatic System Exploring The Role of Central Lymphatics in Health and Disease: Implications for Brain Lymphedema Therapeutic Potentials Targeting Lymphatic Contractile Pathways in Metabolic and Neuromuscular Diseases The Role of Inflammation in Lymphedema: Pathogenesis and Emerging Therapeutic Opportunities Supraclavicular Lymphatic Pathway Changes with Upper Extremity Lymphedema Progression |
MILESTONES IN LYMPHATIC SURGERY Ultrasound-Assisted “Lymph Vessel Sparing” Functional Liposuction: the Experience of More Than 1000 patients Treated in 2 Years Advancements in Lymphedema Surgery/Super Microsurgery in Lymphology Reconstructive Liposuction of Large Chronic Leg Lymphedemas – Is The Outcome Stable After 20 Years? Radical Reduction and Reconstruction (RRR): Modified Charles Procedure for Elephantiasis The Surgical Treatment of Genital Lymphedema Two-Year Experience with Postoperative Rehabilitation Following Lympho-Venous Anastomosis (LVA) Surgery at Semmelweis University, Hungary |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Coffee Break | |
| 11:00 - 11:30 | Satellite Symposium | Satellite Symposium |
| 11:30 -13:00 |
ISL-LWA JOINT SESSION 1 LIPEDEMA TODAY Current Updates and Future Perspectives in Lipedema Clinical Presentation and Diagnostic Challenges in Lipedema Establishing Global Consensus: The World Delphi Project on Lipedema ISL-LWA JOINT SESSION 2 MANAGEMENT OF LIPEDEMA Conservative vs. Surgical Treatment in Lipedema: When and How to Choose The Role of Nutrition in Lipedema: Evidence-Based Dietary Recommendations and Dietary Supplements Current and Emerging Approaches to Pain Management in Lipedema |
LYMPHATIC AND COMBINED MALFORMATIONS Lymphatic and Combined Malformations, The ISSVA Classification Lymphatic and Combined Malformations, Drug Therapy Lymphatic and Combined Malformations, Multimodal Treatment Classification of Complex Lymphatic Anomalies Multimodal Management of Complex Lymphatic Anomalies Sex-Specific Penetrance of Pathogenic Variants in Primary Lymphedema |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:00 - 15:30 |
IMAGING THE INVISIBLE: ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS IN LYMPHEDEMA AND LIPEDEMA CARE Advances in Lymphatic Imaging:Now and in the Future Unlocking the Power of Ultrasound: Advanced Imaging in Lymphedema and Lipedema Lymphoscintigraphy: When to Perform, How to Conduct, and Essential Precautions ICG Lymphography: A Game-Changer in Diagnosis and Treatment Management Lymphoscintigraphy in Lipedema MR Lymphangiography: A Cutting Edge Tool for Lymphedema Diagnosis Importance of Lymphoscintigraphic Exam of The Deep Circulation for The Study of Oedemas of Lower Limb |
CHILDREN HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA (CHOP) - ISL JOINT SESSION Challenges in Treating Lymphatic Malformations: Translating Research from Bench to Bedside |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Coffee Break | |
| 16:00 - 17:00 |
VASCERN-ISL JOINT SESSION Pediatric & Primary Lymphedema: What We Do for The European Patients Genetics and Diagnosing Concomitant Diseases in Primary Lymphedema Our Algorithm for Work-up and Treatment Is Erysipelas a Cause of Secondary or An Indicator of Primary Lymphedema ? Functional Diagnosing in Primary Lymphedema |
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) Establishing Surgical Lymphedema Management in Resource- Limited Countries: Insights From Iraq Lymphonodulovenous Anastomoses as a Treatment Option for Upper Extremity Lymphedema, Long-Term Patency of Lymphatic-Venous By-Passes: Pathophysiologic Mechanisms Human Cadaver as an LVA Training Model: Is It Worthwhile? |
| 17:00 - 18:00 |
ISL-ILA JOINT SESSION CURRENT CONCEPTS IN LIPEDEMA Diagnostic Considerations in Lipedema Therapeutic Options From a Surgical Perspective Therapeutic Options From a Conservative Perspective |
SESSION ON PREVENTIVE LYMPHATIC SURGERY LYMPHA Technique to Prevent Breast Cancer-related Arm Lymphedema: Over 15 Years’ Experience Prophylactic LNVA Surgery for Gynecologic Cancer-Related Lower Extremity Lymphedema LYMPHA Technique in The Prevention of Leg Lymphedema Following Groin Lymph Nodal Dissection Prophylatctic Lymphatico-venous Anastomosis in Extremity Sarcoma Targeted Lymphatic Axillary Repair for The Prevention of Breast-Cancer Related Lymphedema |
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| 08:00 - 08:30 | MEET THE EXPERT SESSION Pressure Garments in Genital Lymphedema Franz Josef Schingale |
MEET THE EXPERT SESSION TBA |
| 08:30 - 09:30 |
PRIMARY OR SECONDARY? RETHINKING THE ORIGINS, CLASSIFICATION, AND MANAGEMENT OF LYMPHEDEMA Primary or Secondary Lymphedema - That is the Question! Localized Late-Onset Primary Lymphedema: An Emerging Underdiagnosed Condition? Differential Impact of EPHB4 Likely Pathogenic Variants Between Lymphatic and CM-AVM2-Related Phenotypes Functional Validation of Novel TIE1 Variants as Causes for Primary Lymphedema Assessment of Gene–Disease Associations and Recommendations for Genetic Testing for Somatic Variants in Vascular Anomalies by VASCERN-VASCA |
BUILDING A DEDICATED LYMPHEDEMA SURGICAL SERVICE: FROM PLANNING TO PRACTICE Starting Lymphedema Surgery: What Do We Need ? The Importance of Community Education in Building Lymphedema Practice Establishing Lymphedema Reconstructive Surgery in Saudi Arabia: A Collaborative Journey of Education, Experience, and Community Integration |
| 09:30 - 10:30 |
DECODING PRIMARY LYMPHEDEMA: A MULTIDIMENSIONAL PERSPECTIVE ON GENES AND CLASSIFICATION Classification in Lymphology Genotype-Phenotype Correlation in Primary Lymphedema Novel Genetic Findings on Heterogenity of Primary Lymphedema An Updated Classification of Primary Lymphedema Based on Age of Onset, Lymphatic Anomalies and Genetics and Its Impact on Clinical Treatment |
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 The Lymphatic System in Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery: Tips and Tricks to Avoid any Potential Injuries Reconstructive Liposuction of Large Chronic Arm Lymphedemas – Is The Outcome Stable After 25 Years? Robotic-Assisted Lymphovenous Anastomosis: A Systematic Review of Surgical Outcomes Experience in Lymphatic Surgery: LVA and Lymph Node Transfer |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Coffee Break | |
| 11:00 - 11:30 | SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM | SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM |
| 11:30 - 12:30 |
PRECISION TOOLS IN LYMPHEDEMA ASSESSMENT: ADVANCING DIAGNOSIS THROUGH TECHNOLOGY Outcome Measures in Lymphedema The Clinical Use of 3D Perometer The Cross Wave Test: Skin Elasticity in Estimating The Efficiency of Treatment Tissue Dielectric Constant (TDC) Measurements: A Tool to Reliably Help Assess Lymphedema Implementation of a Surveillance Program for Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Arm Lymphedema |
ISL-UIP JOINT SESSİON "VEINS & LYMPHATICS: A FAMILY AFFAIR Venous Insufficiency Notions All Lymphatic Experts Should Have Vein-Lymphatic Synergy in Challenging African Scenario Pelvic Congestion: From Diagnosis to Treatment Appropriateness in Concomitant Superficial Venous Disease and Lymphedema Appropriateness in Concomittant Pelvic Venous Disease & Lymphedema/Lipedema Lipedema Surgery |
| 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? Current evidence for precautions on reducing risk of BCRL Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema: What the Evidence Says About Risk Reduction Infusions on the Ipsilateral Arm Do Not Impart Risk of LE in Women Treated for Breast Cancer Can Lymphoedema be a Life Threatening Condition? Can Exercise Prevent Cancer-Related Lymphoedema? |
CARDIOVASCULAR APPROACH IN DIFFERENT PHELOBOLOGIC CONDITIONS Catheter-Based Interventional Treatments for Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis Upper Extremity Vascular Problems Other Than Lymphedema The Role of Stenting in Patients with Chronic Iliofemoral Venous Obstruction and Lymphedema Management of Venous Insufficiency CEAPOS Revisited in the Lymphological Key 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 |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM | SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Coffee Break | |
| 16:00 - 17:15 |
ILF-ISL JOINT SESSION: Beyond Swelling: Psychosocial Care, Health Systems, and Teamwork in Lymphedema Management An Update on Psychosocial Research in Lymphedema The Development of The French National Pathway for Lymphoedema Management of Complicated Lymphedema Sases – The Role of Team Work and Volunteerism |
BREAST CANCER RELATED LYMPHEDEMA (BCRL) Core Outcome Set for Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema Prehabilitation in Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: Literature and Clinical Evidence The Effect of Myofascial Chain Release Techniques on Shoulder Range of Motion Limitation Following Breast Cancer Surgery Management and Rehabilitation Strategies of Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) in Patients with Breast Cancer Changes in Upper-Body Function Predict Breast Cancer-Related Lymphoedema: Results From a Prospective, Population-Based Cohort Study |
| 17:15 - 18:30 |
STATE OF ART IN CDT State of The Art in CDT Controversy About MLD: Stop or Continue in CDT? Periorbital Lymphedema Following Oculoplastic Surgery Current Best Practices in Complete Decongestive Therapy Clinical Application of Personalized ICG-Guided Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) for Activating Compensatory Lymphatic Pathways in Secondary Lymphedema: A Case Series Compliance and Adherence to Lymphedema Treatment - Challenges and Solutions |
LYMPHEDEMA, LIPEDEMA, LIPO-LYMPHEDEMA OF PHLEBO-LIPO-LYMPHEDEMA? CORRECT INDICATIONS FOR THE BEST LONG-TERM SURGICAL OUTCOME Lymphatic Injections on Cadavers for Anatomical Study Surgical Management of Genital Lymphedema Using the Combined Charles' Procedure and Lymphatic Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator Flap Transfer (CHASCIP) 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 Modern Approaches in Lipedema Treatment. Our Experience After More Than 100 Cases Exploring The Role of Distal Lymphaticovenular Anastomoses (LVA) in The Prevention of Lower Limb Lymphedema Post Inguinal Nodal Dissection Preoperative Workflow in Lymphatic Surgery: Recommended Algorithm Based on Current Practice Liposuction-Assisted Excisional Surgery in Advanced Lower Extremity Lymphedema |
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| 08:00 - 08:30 | MEET THE EXPERT SESSION Lipedema Diet Suggestions Burcu Uslu, Havana Tolunay |
MEET THE EXPERT SESSION ICG Fluoroscopy: The Usefulness in Lymphology |
| 08:30 - 10:00 |
ESL-ISL JOINT SESSION Workshop: From Bedside to Bench in Lymphatic Insufficiency: 1st Case: Primary Lymphedema and Intestinal Lymphangiectasia 2nd Case: Thoracic Duct Atresia with Subsequent Peripheral Lymphatic Insufficiency 3rd Case: Prevention and Exercise in Lymphatic Dysfunction 4th Case: Axillary Web Syndrome 5th Case: Secondary Lymphedema of Genitalia with Complications Not Responsive to Conservative Treatment 6th Case: Lipedema / Lymphedema Differential Diagnosis |
PEDIATRIC LYMPHEDEMA Pediatric Cancer Rehabilitation Assessment of Pediatric Lymphedema: Key Differences from Adult Evaluation Management of Primary Lymphedema in Childhood: Long-Term Therapeutic Results Essential Considerations in Compression Therapy and Compression Garment Prescription in Pediatric Lymphedema: Challenges and Best Practices The Organization of Pediatric Camps |
| 10:00 - 10:30 | 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 – Peripheral Neuropathy and Myopathy in Cancer Patients: Diagnosis and Rehabilitation Strategies Managing Osteoporosis in Cancer Survivors: From Prevention to Treatment Effective Neuropathic Pain Management Strategies in Cancer Rehabilitation |
WOUND CARE IN LYMPHEDEMA Principles of Effective Wound Management Atypical Ulcers and Treatment Healing Chronic Wounds: Focus on Venous Ulcers Understanding Lymphatic Ulcers: Causes, Care, and Healing Managing Scar Tissue After Breast Cancer Surgery and Radiotherapy Ultrasound Findings Of Relapse Cellulitis Hemodynamic Aspects Clinico-functional Correlation of Severity of Upper Extremity Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Patients |
| 12:00 - 13:00 |
ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGES IN LYMPHEDEMA Lymphedema in the Elderly: Understanding Multicausal Origins and Treatment Strategies Lymphedema Treatment in Patients with Comorbidities: Tailoring Therapeutic Approaches Lymphatic Disorders in Addict Patients Obesity as a Barrier to Effective Lymphedema Treatment: Strategies for Better Outcomes |
PHELOBOLOGY TBA |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Lunch | |
| 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 Rehabilitation Strategies Based on ICG Lymphography imaging Assessment of Lymphatic Dysfunction Using Optical Technology |
ISL-LE&RN JOINT SESSION LE&RN VP Scientific Affairs 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 Activities and Experiences of AIIMS in New Delhi, India Activities and Experiences of ALERT Program in Australia Stanford University: Reflecting on 30 years as a Lymphatic Center of Excellence Building LE&RN Center of Excellence in Russia |
| 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 The importance and therapeutic value of Stem cells in lymphatic Regeneration Dot Intermittant Pneumatic Compression Novelties in Pressure Garments: Results of a New Hybrid IPC Pump Device The Role of ESWT in Lipedema and Lymphedema The Impact of Negative Pressure Therapy (VACUMED) on Edema Reduction and Quality of Life in Patients with Lymphedema and Lipedema 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)? |
LIPEDEMA SESSION-MISCELLANEOUS Lipedema Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory Agents and Analgesics in the treatment of Lipedema Ultrasound Assessment of Fascia Remodeling Following Conservative Therapy in Lipedema Physical Activity Level, Exercise Capacity and Balance in Patients with Lipedema Characteristics of Lipedema Patients in a Private Center Lipoedema: Contribution of Lymphoscintigraphy to Three-Dimensional Tissue Ultrasound Diagnostics Could Lipedema and Obesity Be Different in Terms of Osteoporosis? Lipedema Pain and Volume Reduction Through an Individualized Protocol Including Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Compression, and Vega-Test Nutrition Assessment of Skin Fibrosis in Patients with Lipedema Using the SkinFibroMeter: A Pilot Study Effects of Acupuncture on Pain, Functional Status, and Quality of Life in Patients with Lipedema: A Prospective Controlled Study Protocol |
| 17:30 - 18:30 |
CANCER REHABILITATION II 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 Robotic Lymphedema Surgery 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 Simultaneous DIEP Flap, Gastroepiploic Lymph Node Transfer and Lymphovenous Bypass for Breast Reconstruction and Management of BCRL- Case Series Workshop: Treating Axillary Web Syndrome (Cording) After Breast Cancer Surgery 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 |
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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 The Importance of Diet in Cancer Patients The Effectiveness of Deep Ossilation Therapy in Lipedema and Lymphedema Emotional Conditions in Lipedema Changes in Limb Circumference with LymphoTouch® in Patients with Lymphedema: A Retrospective Analysis |
LYMPHEDEMA SURGERY ORAL PRESENTATION Massive Lymphosuction in Lymphedema Surgical Treatment Options for Latrogenic Lymphorrhea Robot-Assisted Lymph Node-to-Vein Anastomosis: Lessons from the First 22 Cases at a High-Volume Lymphatic Supermicrosurgery Center Lymphatic Super Microsurgery in Azheimer Disease |
| 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 The Impact of Flavonoids, Vit D and Selenium in Lipedema Diet and Lipedema The Impact of Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels on Complex Decongestive Therapy Outcomes in Patients with Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Retrospective Analysis Targeting Inflammation Through Nutrition: Dietary Strategies and Supplements in Lymphedema and Lipedema Care |
PAIN in LIPEDEMA and LYMPEDEMA: MECHANISMS, CHALLENGES AND MANAGEMENT The Role of Neurolymphatics in Chronic Pain: Exploring Interactions with Neuroinflammation and Lifestyle When Swelling Hurt: Exploring the Link Between Lipedema and Neuropathic Pain Intraarticular Injection Therapies for knee pain in obese patients with Lipedema Medical Therapy for Non-cancer Related Pain: Rational Use of Analgesics and NSAIDs |
| 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 Outcome Measures for Breast-Cancer-Related Lymphedema Outcome Measures for Genital Lymphedema Outcome Measures for Head and Neck Lymphedema |
PATIENT VOICES Recognition, Education and Promotion in Lymphedema Role of Patient’s Association in Spreading Knowledge in Lipoedema The Pediatric Patient Voice: Empowering Children in Their Lymphedema Journey |
| 12:00 - 12:15 | Closing Remarks | |
| 12:30 - 13:30 | ISL Executive Committee Meeting and Elections | |