Nature

Neck extension with closed mouth position provides optimal airway patency after anterior cervical spine surgery at C3-4 and C4-5: a single-center retrospective case series

The anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is widely considered one of the most common surgical procedures for the treatment of cervical spondylotic myelopathy and radiculopathy with ...
Nature

Evaluation of a newly developed oral and maxillofacial surgical robotic platform (KD-SR-01) in head and neck surgery: a preclinical trial in porcine models

In this study, we utilized the KD-SR-01 robotic surgical platform to perform parotidectomy, submandibular gland (SMG) resection, and selective neck resection on porcine models. By comparing these ...
Healthline

ACDF Surgery: Complications, Restrictions, and Recovery

As many as 1 in 5 people have complications from ACDF surgery, but severe side effects are rare. Most people fully recover within 6–8 weeks, but some may need another surgery. Anterior cervical ...
Medical News Today

What is transoral robotic surgery (TORS)?

Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) is a minimally invasive robotic surgical technique for treating tumors and other head and neck conditions. Surgeons carry out this procedure transorally, meaning ...