Risk factors associated with postoperative lymphocele in patients with gynecological malignant tumors: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Takeaways - MDSpire

Risk factors associated with postoperative lymphocele in patients with gynecological malignant tumors: a systematic review and meta-analysis

  • By

  • Ting-yu Zhao

  • Wen Jiang

  • Jia-min Liu

  • Zhi-yi Liu

  • Ping Xie

  • June 10, 2026

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    Pelvic lymphoceles occur frequently after lymph node dissection for gynecological malignancies, with a pooled incidence of 30.18%.

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    Key risk factors for postoperative lymphocele include age >50 years, BMI ≥24 kg/m², diabetes mellitus, and laparotomy.

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    Surgical factors such as resection of >20 lymph nodes and prolonged operation time (>3h) significantly increase lymphocele risk.

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    Postoperative factors like 24h drainage >100 ml and prolonged drainage (>3d) are associated with higher lymphocele incidence.

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    The study emphasizes the need for well-designed prospective studies to validate and refine strategies for preventing lymphoceles.

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Risk factors associated with postoperative lymphocele in patients with gynecological malignant tumors: a systematic review and meta-analysis

  • by Ting-yu Zhao, Wen Jiang, Jia-min Liu, Zhi-yi Liu, Ping Xie

  • June 10, 2026

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