The Lymphsymposium USZ Fokus 2026 brings together medical specialists, researchers, therapists and healthcare professionals to explore current developments in lymphology, with a particular focus on the lymphatic system of the head and neck. The symposium provides a platform for interdisciplinary and interprofessional exchange between clinical practice, scientific research and specialized therapeutic care.
The 2nd Lymphsymposium USZ Fokus takes place on 22 October 2026 at Universitätsspital Zürich in Switzerland. The programme focuses on lymphedema treatment, lymphatic drainage disorders, scientific innovation and new perspectives on the clinical relevance of the lymphatic system in the head and neck region.
Key topics include the pathophysiological foundations of the head and neck lymphatic system, conservative lymphedema therapy, lymphatic drainage and jaw mobility, facial lymphedema following tumour or trauma surgery, internal lymphedema and lymphatic imaging. The programme also addresses current developments in microsurgical reconstruction for central, cervical and facial lymphatic drainage disorders.
The symposium highlights the importance of collaboration between different medical and therapeutic disciplines. Speakers from angiological, plastic and reconstructive surgery, physiotherapy, oral and maxillofacial surgery, ENT medicine and MRI research contribute perspectives from clinical practice and scientific research.
Lymphsymposium USZ Fokus is particularly relevant for professionals working in lymphology, lymphatic surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, oncology, vascular medicine, ENT medicine and related healthcare fields. The event also creates opportunities to discuss innovative approaches to diagnosis, treatment and long-term care for patients with lymphatic disorders.
With its focus on head and neck lymphatics, innovative therapies and interprofessional cooperation, the Lymphsymposium USZ Fokus 2026 provides a specialized forum for knowledge exchange and professional networking within the field of lymphatic medicine.
