New robotic head and neck cancer surgery preserves speech, without scarring, study shows
Tuesday, September 7, 2010 - 11:21
in Health & Medicine
An incisionless robotic surgical procedure is offering patients a new option to remove certain head and neck cancer tumors without visible scarring, while preserving speech and the ability to eat. Unlike traditional surgical approaches to head and neck cancer, TORS patients can return to their normal lives a few days after surgery without significant pain and disfigurement.