Supermicrosurgical lymphovenous anastomosis

Chih-Hsun Lin; Takumi Yamamoto

doi:10.1097/JCMA.0000000000001088

Supermicrosurgical lymphovenous anastomosis

J Chin Med Assoc. 2024 Apr 5. doi: 10.1097/JCMA.0000000000001088. Online ahead of print.

Authors

Chih-Hsun Lin^{1

2}, Takumi Yamamoto³

Affiliations

¹ Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
² Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
³ Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.

PMID: 38517403
DOI: 10.1097/JCMA.0000000000001088

Abstract

Lymphedema impairs patients' function and quality of life. Currently, supermicrosurgical lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA) is regarded as a significant and effective treatment for lymphedema. This article aims to review recent literature on this procedure, serving as a reference for future research and surgical advancements. Evolving since the last century, LVA has emerged as a pivotal domain within modern microsurgery. It plays a crucial role in treating lymphatic disorders. Recent literature discusses clinical imaging, surgical techniques, postoperative care, and efficacy. Combining advanced tools, precise imaging, and surgical skills, LVA provides a safer and more effective treatment option for lymphedema patients, significantly enhancing their quality of life. This procedure also presents new challenges and opportunities in the realm of microsurgery.