【Why We Share Research with Our Patients】

At Lymphedema Clinic Tokyo, we believe that trust begins with transparency and knowledge.

Lymphedema is a chronic condition that affects not only physical health, but also daily life, work, and emotional well-being.

For this reason, treatment decisions should be based on clear scientific evidence, not assumptions or promises.

On this page, we introduce:

・Research conducted by our clinic

・Peer-reviewed scientific articles written by our physicians

・Important international studies that we believe are valuable for patients to understand

All articles presented here were selected because they help explain:

・Why certain treatments are recommended

・How lymphedema care continues to evolve

・What current medical evidence can and cannot tell us

This page is designed for patients and families, not for medical professionals alone.

Our goal is to help you feel informed, confident, and supported when considering consultation or treatment.

【Our Clinical Philosophy】

At Lymphedema Clinic Tokyo, we provide individualized care by combining:

・Evidence-based conservative therapy

・Outpatient lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) performed under local anesthesia

Treatment plans are tailored to each patient’s condition, lifestyle, and goals.

No single approach is appropriate for everyone.

By sharing research openly, we aim to support shared decision-making and long-term trust.

This page provides educational information based on published medical research.

Treatment outcomes vary between individuals, and no specific results are guaranteed.

All clinical decisions are made after individual medical consultation.

At Lymphedema Clinic Tokyo, clinical practice and scientific research are closely connected.

Below, we present a list of peer-reviewed medical studies that were:

・Conducted by our clinic and its physicians, or

・Led by our team in collaboration with academic and clinical partners, and

・Published in established, peer-reviewed medical journals

These studies reflect our commitment to:

・Advancing lymphedema diagnosis and treatment

・Evaluating surgical and conservative therapies using scientific methods

・Sharing reliable evidence with both patients and the medical community

All articles listed here have undergone independent peer review, meaning that their methodology, data, and conclusions were critically evaluated by external experts before publication.

For patients, these studies provide insight into:

・How treatment strategies are developed

・Why certain approaches may be recommended

・What current medical evidence can—and cannot—demonstrate

We believe that openly sharing our research helps patients make informed, confident decisions about their care.

The research articles listed on this page are provided for educational purposes only.

They do not guarantee specific treatment outcomes.

Individual treatment decisions are made based on each patient’s medical condition and consultation.

December 23, 2025

Advancing Super-microsurgery:  The World’s First Microsurgery-Assisting Robot with Automated Instrument Exchange

— Bridging Innovation and Lymphedema Surgery —

https://www.english-mominoki-shinryosho.net/research/our-paper1/

December 25, 2025

Can Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis (LVA) Help Prevent Cellulitis in Lymphedema?

Evidence from a Large Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial

https://www.english-mominoki-shinryosho.net/research/our-paper2/

December 27, 2025

 Recurrent Cellulitis in Lymphedema

— Evidence on Lymphaticovenular Anastomosis (LVA) from a BJS Study | Lymphedema Clinic Tokyo

https://www.english-mominoki-shinryosho.net/research/our-paper3/

December 27, 2025

When Does Lymphedema Begin?

— Scientific Evidence Showing Changes Inside Lymphatic Vessels Before Swelling Appears —

https://www.english-mominoki-shinryosho.net/research/our-paper4/

At Lymphedema Clinic Tokyo, we continuously review scientific literature from around the world as part of our daily clinical practice.

Lymphedema care is an evolving field, and medical knowledge continues to expand through research conducted in many countries.

Among the large number of published studies, we carefully select key peer-reviewed research articles that we believe are especially meaningful and helpful for patients to understand.

The studies introduced on this page:

・Were published in peer-reviewed medical journals

・Represent important clinical or translational research in lymphedema

・Contribute to a better understanding of diagnosis, conservative therapy, surgery, or long-term management

These articles were chosen not because they promote a specific treatment, but because they help explain:

・How lymphedema develops and progresses

・What current medical science has clarified

・Where uncertainties still remain

By sharing these studies, we aim to support informed, balanced decision-making and to help patients feel confident that their care is guided by the best available evidence.

Our physicians review these studies independently and interpret them in the context of each individual patient’s condition.

Clinical decisions at Lymphedema Clinic Tokyo are never based on a single article, but on a comprehensive medical assessment and current evidence.

The articles listed on this page are provided for educational purposes only.

They do not guarantee treatment outcomes.

Individual treatment plans are determined after personal medical consultation.

December 23, 2025

Does Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis (LVA) Truly Improve Quality of Life?

— Evidence from the First Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing LVA with Conservative Therapy —**

https://www.english-mominoki-shinryosho.net/research/best-research1/

December 30, 2025

How Lymphoscintigraphy Staging Guides Lymphedema Treatment

— Evidence-Based Insights from the Taiwan Lymphoscintigraphy Classification

https://www.english-mominoki-shinryosho.net/research/best-research2/

December 30, 2025

Understanding Lymphedema Through Lymphoscintigraphy

— How Imaging Patterns Help Guide Personalized Treatment and LVA Surgery

https://www.english-mominoki-shinryosho.net/research/best-research3/

December 31, 2025

Lymphoscintigraphy and Lymphedema Diagnosis

— Evidence-Based Insights from a Comprehensive Review on Imaging and Treatment Planning

https://www.english-mominoki-shinryosho.net/research/best-research4/