Invited Lecture: Lymphoedema and Chronic Wound Care at St Luke’s ElderCare CommCare Symposium 2026

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Professional education update: The official programme lists Dr Jeremy Sun as a speaker for the St Luke’s ElderCare CommCare Symposium 2026 Wound Care track dated 4 September 2026. This update is informational and is not an endorsement by the organiser.

Session details

  • Lecture: Recognition and Management of Lymphoedema and its Impact on Chronic Wounds
  • Speaker: Dr Jeremy Sun
  • Date: 4 September 2026
  • Time: 10:30am–11:15am
  • Track: Wound Care
  • Venue: Devan Nair Institute for Employment and Employability

View the official St Luke’s ElderCare CommCare Symposium Wound Care programme.

Why lymphoedema matters in chronic wound care

Lymphoedema, also spelled lymphedema, can be under-recognised in patients with chronic limb swelling, delayed wound healing, recurrent lower-limb infections or wounds that do not progress as expected. Lymphatic stasis may contribute to persistent swelling, skin changes, inflammation, cellulitis risk and difficulty with wound healing.

The programme describes a session focused on earlier recognition of lymphoedema, its impact on chronic wounds, conservative management principles, multidisciplinary wound care and timely referral for specialist lymphatic assessment when appropriate.

Related LymphedAsia resources

This article is for general education and does not replace personalised medical consultation. Diagnosis and treatment recommendations depend on individual assessment.

Dr Jeremy Sun Mingfa | Lymphedema Asia clinical reviewer
Dr Jeremy Sun Mingfa | Lymphedema Asia clinical reviewer

Dr. Jeremy Sun Mingfa is a Senior Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon based in Singapore with subspecialty expertise in lymphedema surgery. He trained in Japan under specialist teams in lymphedema surgery, being one of the earliest in Singapore to complete a dedicated fellowship in supermicrosurgery lymphatic reconstruction. Dr. Sun has published widely and delivered lectures at specialist international conferences on lymphedema, breast reconstruction, and microsurgery. He heads the Plastic Surgery Division and leads the lymphedema service at Changi General Hospital. In addition, he also serves as Chairman of the Chapter of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons, Academy of Medicine Singapore, a key national body guiding professional standards and advancing specialty care. Through Lymphedema Asia, he champions education, awareness, and patient-centered care.

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