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  • Microsurgery
  • Lymphedema Management

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  • Supermicrosurgery involves dissecting and anastomosing small vessels (0.3-0.8 mm).
  • It offers benefits like accessing previously unreachable vessels and minimizing donor-site morbidity.
  • The technique has expanded significantly in applications since its introduction 20 years ago.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the revolutionary impact of supermicrosurgery.
  • To discuss its expanded applications beyond initial uses.
  • To emphasize its growing importance in microsurgical practices.

Main Methods:

  • Dissection and anastomosis of small vessels (0.3-0.8 mm).
  • Suprafascial plane dissection for short pedicles.
  • Application in lymphovenous anastomoses, vascularized lymph node transfers, and perforator-to-perforator anastomoses.

Main Results:

  • Revolutionized lymphedema treatment and soft tissue reconstruction.
  • Enabled manipulation of previously inaccessible small vessels.
  • Expanded applications from digit tip salvage to diverse microsurgical procedures.

Conclusions:

  • Supermicrosurgery is a valuable and increasingly popular technique.
  • Continued research, training standardization, and high-quality studies are crucial.
  • It has the potential to become a routine component of microsurgical practice.