Category Archives: ENT/Audiology

Mayo Clinic Named to U.S. News Best Hospitals List for 22nd Year

July 19th, 2011 - 6:03 pm

U.S. News & World Report has named Mayo to its annual list of “Best Hospitals” for the 22nd year. Hospitals included in the Honor Roll, such as Mayo, are part of a small group recognized for “breadth of excellence,” according … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Finds Robotic Surgery Effective for Removing Hard-to-Reach Throat Cancer

April 28th, 2011 - 4:30 am

Over the last four years, otolaryngologists at the Mayo Clinic have gained extensive experience using robotic surgery to remove tumors of the tonsils and base of the tongue. In a recent study, a team of head and neck surgeons investigated … Continue reading →

By kelley luckstein | Posted in Cancer, ENT/Audiology | Comments (2)

Transoral Robotic Surgery Safe and Effective In Treating Some Throat Cancers

March 3rd, 2009 - 7:31 am

A new Mayo Clinic study found that the use of transoral robotic surgery for the treatment of tonsil and base of tongue cancers is safe, effective and enables faster recovery times. “The results of this research were even more positive … Continue reading →

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