Robot-Assisted microsurgery: a new frontier for tissue repair and lymphedema

This study is testing a robotic system called Symani to help surgeons perform delicate microsurgery for two types of procedures: free tissue transfer (moving tissue from one part of the body to another) and lymphatic surgery (to treat lymphedema, a condition causing swelling). About 180 adults will take part, and researchers will check if the robot works safely and effectively by looking at how well the tiny blood vessels stay open after surgery and whether any serious problems occur. Participants will follow standard care and may need to fill out questionnaires or have limb measurements taken.