I have post-mastectomy lymphedema. is there an operation to fix this?

No: There is no surgery to treat lymphedema. It is caused by your breast surgery that disrupted the lymph vessels which drain fluid from your arm. Physical therapists who specialize in lymphedema treatment can improve your symptoms with massage, special sleeves that compress your arm and hand, and other techniques.

No: Lymphatic get overwhelmed by surgery will worsen the situation if any surgery done in that area.

Maybe: There is a new technique we offer that uses microsurgery to transfer lymph nodes from one area to a draining basin that has been injured. This has been shown to improve symptoms in patients who are affected by lymphedema. http://blog.winniepalmerhospital.com/live-surgery-watch-drs-klein-lee-and-feiner-perform-vascular-lymph-node-transfer-vlntx/.

Lymphedema: There are some thoughts about how to treat post mastectomy lymphedema that need to be updated. Lymphatic channels can be mapped using a fluorescent dye. This can identify where lymph channels can be bypassed if you to adjacent veins. Axillary scar contracture can be release during post mastectomy reconstruction. My preferred technique is to perform a diep flap lymph node transfer at the same time.