The National Lymphatic Surgery Service

Effective surgery for lymphoedema is now available in New Zealand.
We offer modern techniques to reduce limb volumes, prevent infections, and reduce symptoms. A combination of clinical examination and advanced imaging is used to determine the best approach for each patient.

Our solutions include:
Lymphovenous anastomosis:
Microsurgical diversion of obstructed lymphatics
Vascularised lymph node transfer:
Microsurgical transplantation of lymphatic-containing tissue
Liposuction:
For reduction in patients with advanced / longstanding disease