Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a combination of high-definition 3D magnification, robotic technology, and miniature instruments to enhance a head and neck surgeon’s skills when removing a benign tumor or cancerous tissue from a patient’s throat (pharynx or larynx).
It is a procedure to remove mouth and throat cancers in which a surgeon uses a sophisticated, computer-enhanced system to guide the surgical tools.
Benefits of Transoral Robotic Surgery
- Less post-operative discomfort
- Shorter hospital stay
- No visible scarring, as there is no external incision
- Speedier recovery
- No tracheotomy
- Faster return to speaking and swallowing
- Less likelihood of complications
- Reduced or eliminated need for chemotherapy or radiation
