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November 12, 2025
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‘Groundbreaking New Supermicrosurgery’: Hackensack Meridian Health expands surgical lymphatic care with robotic microsurgery
Surgeons at Hackensack Meridian Health are transforming care for patients struggling with lymphedema using a new approach enabled by the Symani Surgical System. Nora, the first patient in New Jersey to be treated with Symani, developed lymphedema in her left arm 30 years ago following breast cancer treatment. After a second battle with breast cancer, surgeons offered her new hope by performing robotic-assisted lymphovenous bypass surgery which resulted in reduced swelling in her arm.
In the feature below, ONNJ interviews Nora and Dr. Richard Winters, Chair of Plastic Surgery to learn more about how robotic-assisted surgery with Symani is helping to restore quality of life for lymphedema patients.
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Patient story highlights new possibilities in breast cancer-related lymphedema with the help of robotic-assisted microsurgery
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The Symani Surgical System is authorized for use in the U.S. by the FDA and is a CE marked medical device. Symani is manufactured in Pisa, Italy.
Clinical indications vary by geography. Refer to global indications for more information.
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