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ArticleJPRAS open2026

The first UK report of robotic-assisted Lymphaticovenous anastomoses (LVA) for the management of lymphoedema.

Nina T Saeed, Yousif F Yousif, Francesca Ruccia, Theodore G Nanidis, Kieran T Power, Aadil A Khan, Kelvin W D Ramsey

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Nina T SaeedPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, The Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Yousif F YousifPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, The Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Francesca RucciaPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, The Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Theodore G NanidisPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, The Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Kieran T PowerPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, The Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Aadil A KhanPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, The Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Kelvin W D RamseyPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, The Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.

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Abstract

Lymphoedema remains a significant complication following axillary lymph node clearance, affecting at least 20% of breast cancer patients. One of the surgical approaches that has been shown to benefit such patients in a therapeutic setting is lymphaticovenous anastomosis surgery. Robotic-assisted microsurgery has emerged as a promising advancement in this domain, enhancing surgical precision through motion scaling and tremor elimination. We report the first UK case of a robot-assisted lymphaticovenous anastomoses (LVA) using the Symani Surgical System for the management of lymphoedema post axillary node clearance. This report showcases what can be achieved with the combination of the favourable ergonomics of a microsurgical robotic system and a high-quality 3D imaging system.

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LVA, lymphoedemaLymphaticovenous anastomosesRobotSymani

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PMID42835195
PMCPMC13635387

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