Lymphedema
Expanding surgical options for people with lymphedema using robotic lymphatic microsurgery with the Symani® Surgical System
Lymphedema, a chronic condition caused by fluid buildup, can lead to pain, swelling and limited mobility. Patients deserve access to effective surgical treatment options.
Surgical treatment can help relieve symptoms and improve quality of life, but operating on delicate lymphatic vessels requires extraordinary precision and accuracy. Robotic technology enables surgeons to overcome these challenges and expand access to care.
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people suffer with lymphedema worldwide1
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lymphatic vessels measure as small as 0.3mm and require connection through supermicrosurgery2
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surgeons worldwide are performing supermicrosurgery today due to the technical difficulty2
Advantages of the Symani Surgical System in Lymphedema Treatment
Precision at the micro level
Our proprietary NanoWrist® instruments feature the world’s smallest surgical robotic wrist, designed to replicate the natural movements of the human hand at the micro level with seven degrees of freedom. With tremor filtration and up to 20x motion scaling, surgeons gain unmatched precision. This has the potential to enhance vessel patency, minimize trauma, and reduce the need for costly re-interventions—transforming outcomes in complex procedures.
Elevating microsurgical skills to address supermicrosurgery
Empowers skilled microsurgeons to confidently advance into supermicrosurgery—an emerging field previously limited by steep training and technical demands—unlocking new possibilities for precision care and underserved applications.
Grow or develop your lymphatic surgery program
Grow your lymphatic surgery program with a powerful technology that expands clinical capabilities and delivers robotic precision. Unlock new treatment options for lymphedema, meet rising demand, and drive better outcomes with scalable solutions3.
Expert Testimonials and Patient Perspectives
Gain firsthand insights from surgeons and patients on the impact of Symani in lymphedema
Robotic Precision, Proven Results: The Symani Clinical Advantage
A growing body of clinical evidence shows the positive impact of the Symani Surgical System in lymphedema surgery
86
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patients with upper limb volume reduction
In robotic lymphovenous bypass with no anastomosis-associated complications4
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patency on first attempt in 0.2mm vessels
Symani helps to achieve perfect first-try patency in lymphatic vessels5
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reduction in microsurgical errors
Symani helps reduce errors and speed learning for early-stage lymphatic surgeons6
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The incidence of head & neck cancers is on the rise and increasing the need for reconstructive procedures that utilize microsurgical techniques. Reconstruction of the head and neck following tumor resection or trauma can help restore function and improve quality of life for patients. With Symani, surgeons can perform these challenging and complex procedures with a high degree of precision and control in an optimized work environment.
Trauma Overview
Trauma refers to any altering injury sustained through accident or impact like burns, laceration, crush, nerve damage and fractures. Where tissue is lost due to trauma or infection, it may be necessary to perform a reconstructive procedure using transferred tissue or to perform a replantation of an amputated body part with the goal of restoring circulation and sensation, and where possible, function. Symani allows surgeons to confidently perform these procedures with a high degree of precision and accuracy.
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CITATIONS
- Schulze H, et al. (2018). Worldwide assessment of healthcare personnel dealing with lymphoedema. Health economics review, 8(1), 10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13561-018-0194-6
- Badash I, et al. (2018). Supermicrosurgery: History, Applications, Training and the Future. Frontiers in surgery, 5, 23. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2018.00023
- Chen WF, et al. Robot-Assisted Lymph Node-to-Vein Anastomosis: Lessons from the First 22 Cases at a High-Volume Lymphatic Supermicrosurgery Center. Curr Oncol. 2025;32(7):377. Published 2025 Jun 29. doi:10.3390/curroncol32070377
- von Reibnitz D, et al. 100 anastomoses: a two-year single-center experience with robotic-assisted micro- and supermicrosurgery for lymphatic reconstruction. J Robot Surg. 2024;18(1):164. Published 2024 Apr 6. doi:10.1007/s11701-024-01937-
- Nistor A, et al. Robotic lymphovenous anastomosis. In: Visconti G, Yamamoto T, eds. Supermicrosurgical Lymphaticovenular Anastomosis. Springer; 2024:277-308
- Wessel KJ, et al. Combined Application of a Novel Robotic System and Exoscope for Microsurgical Anastomoses: Preclinical Performance. J Reconstr Microsurg Open. 2023;8:e88‑e96. doi:10.1055/a‑2199‑2584
DISCLAIMER
MMI does not provide medical advice. Only your doctor can determine whether procedures with the Symani Surgical System are appropriate for you.
