- People with lymphoedema are being denied a life-changing microsurgery operation by the NHS
- Lymphoedema is a condition causing fluid build-up in lymphatic channels, leading to painful limbs
- LVA microsurgery connects damaged lymphatic system to veins, permanently reducing swelling in 85% of patients
- Despite affecting 300,000 Britons, the £15,000 procedure is rarely accessible on the NHS
- Experts advocate for more resources and eligibility for LVA to improve quality of life for lymphoedema patients
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General Surgery, Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine, Public Health & Prevention, Orthopaedics