Conditions We Treat

The ENT surgeons at Hackensack University Medical Center use state-of-the-art robotic technology to treat benign and cancerous tumors of the mouth, nasal cavities, sinuses, larynx (voice box and vocal cords) and trachea (windpipe). Our advanced robotic technology can also be used to treat sleep apnea.

Benefits of Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery allows surgeons to perform complex ENT surgeries and precisely remove small tumors. By using TORS to reach tumors through the mouth, our surgeons help patients avoid the complications and disfigurement associated with a large neck incision and cutting of their bottom jaw.

Robotic surgery patients may also be able to avoid complications with swallowing and speaking that are associated with traditional open surgery and non-surgical treatment methods. Other advantages of robotic surgery may include:

• Smaller incisions and less tissue damage
• Increased precision for complex surgeries
• Decreased blood loss (and reduced need for transfusions)
• Lower risk of infection
• Less pain after surgery
• Smaller scars, both external and internal
• Shorter hospital stay
• Faster recovery and return to normal activities

Whenever possible, we incorporate robotic technology into your overall ENT treatment plan. In some cases, robotic surgery can be used in combination with laser treatment. Patients who undergo robotic surgery to remove a tumor also may require less chemotherapy or radiation than patients who elect to treat a tumor without having surgery.