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supermicrosurgery

A glowing moon-like object with wavy, red and black tendrils extending outward against a teal background symbolizes the intricate and delicate nature of supermicrosurgery.

A specialized branch of surgery focused on connecting vessels and nerves with diameters ranging from 0.3 to 0.8 millimetres. It requires extreme magnification and ultrafine instruments, allowing surgeons to operate on lymphatic vessels or transplant highly specific tissues. Originating in the late 1990s, the field pushes the absolute boundaries of human motor control.

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