Lymphatic physiologic microsurgery to treat lymphedema (including, but not limited to, lymphatico-lymphatic bypass, lymphovenous bypass, lymphaticovenous anastomosis, autologous lymph node transplantation, and vascularized lymph node transfer) in individuals who have been treated for breast cancer is considered investigational.
Lymphatic physiologic microsurgery performed during nodal dissection or breast reconstruction to prevent lymphedema (including, but not limited to, the Lymphatic Microsurgical Preventing Healing Approach) in individuals who are being treated for breast cancer is considered investigational.
