Robotic-assisted lymphovenous anastomosis to treat periorbital lymphedema and systematic review of lymphatic reconstruction of face and neck lymphedema.

ABSTRACT: Head and neck lymphedema has gained increasing interest due to improved head and neck cancer survival. However, there exist no guidelines on its management so far. The study reports on the first robotic-assisted lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA) in the head and neck region and further systematically reviews the current literature on lymphatic microsurgery in patients with face and neck lymphedema, aiming to analyze the feasibility and efficacy of different reconstructive techniques. The feasibility of robotic-assisted LVA in the face was assessed and clinical outcomes reported. In addition, a systematic review of the current literature on lymphatic reconstruction of head and neck lymphedema was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. The review was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42025

SUBMITTER: Imholz C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12255657 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature