Self-reported lower extremity lymphedema and quality of life after surgical staging of endometrial carcinoma: A population based cross-sectional study

•Lymphedema is more prevalent after lymphadenectomy compared to sentinel lymph node biopsy.•Adding sentinel lymph node to hysterectomy does not increase the prevalence of lymphedema.•Lower extremity lymphedema is associated with lower quality of life.•Questionnaires may not distinguish symptoms of lymphedema from musculoskeletal complaints.