Adnan Siddiqui, MD, PhD, FACS, FAHA, FAANS
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Jacobs Institute
Professor & Vice Chair, Department of Neurosurgery and Director Canon Stroke & Vascular Research Center, SUNY University at Buffalo
Director, Neurosurgical Stroke Service, Kaledia Health
In this presentation from the 2026 Lymphatic Leadership Forum, Adnan Siddiqui, MD, PhD, FACS, FAHA, FAANS explores the emerging relationship between cerebral spinal fluid clearance, glymphatic and meningeal lymphatic function, and neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. He also highlights the potential role of robotic microsurgery in advancing neurosurgical applications, including early experience using the Symani Surgical System in procedures such as moyamoya revascularization.
The safety and effectiveness of the Symani® Surgical System for lymphatic reconstruction for brain disease has NOT been established by any regulatory agency.
The Symani Surgical System is indicated in the U.S. for soft tissue manipulation in open microsurgical procedures to perform:
- Anastomosis, suturing, and ligation microsurgery techniques on small blood vessels and lymphatic ducts between 0.1 and 2.5mm in open free-flap surgery of the breast, mouth, scalp, and extremities and in open lymphatic surgery of the extremities.
- Dissection of soft tissues.
Clinical indications vary by geography. Refer to global indications for more information. For risks, cautions, warnings, and full prescribing information, please reference Symani safety and performance information.
