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Economic evaluation of lymphaticovenous anastomosis versus conservative therapy for breast cancer-related lymphoedema: secondary outcome analysis of a randomized clinical trial

27 August 2026
Breast
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BJS Foundation Limited
London, UK
Kleeven A, Jonis YM, Currie O, Wolfs J, Kimman M, Tielemans H et al.
Br J Surg 2026; 113: znag062.
Some 100 women were included and followed for 2 years, and the mean difference in quality-adjusted life years (QALY) was not significantly different between groups. Incremental cost-effectiveness ratio were €1 716/QALY and €59 679/QALY from societal and healthcare perspectives, respectively.
Comment: Lymphaticovenous anastomosis was more costly than conservative therapy but may be cost-effective from a societal perspective.
Comment by Jeongyoon (Jenny) Moon, MD
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