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Area of Science:

  • Microsurgery
  • Surgical Robotics
  • Plastic Surgery

Background:

  • Surgical robotic systems are increasingly utilized in microsurgery.
  • These systems offer tremor reduction and motion scaling to enhance surgeon precision and dexterity.
  • The Symani Surgical System is employed at the University Hospital Zurich for various microsurgical procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the application of robotic systems in reconstructive lymphatic surgery.
  • To describe the capabilities of the Symani Surgical System in microsurgical and supermicrosurgical procedures.
  • To evaluate the benefits of robotic assistance in lymphatic surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Symani Surgical System for microsurgical and supermicrosurgical procedures.
  • Focused on applications in reconstructive lymphatic surgery, including lymphovenous anastomosis and lymph node flap microvascular anastomosis.
  • Integrated the robotic system with an exoscope for improved ergonomics.

Main Results:

  • The Symani Surgical System facilitates robotic-assisted lymphovenous anastomosis and microvascular anastomosis of lymph node flaps.
  • Robotic systems enable smaller surgical approaches to deep anatomical structures.
  • Enhanced surgical precision and improved surgeon ergonomics were observed.

Conclusions:

  • Robotic systems, such as the Symani Surgical System, are valuable tools in reconstructive lymphatic surgery.
  • These systems improve precision, dexterity, and ergonomics in microsurgery.
  • Further integration of robotics in lymphatic surgery can lead to improved patient outcomes.