Researchers at WPI say they developed a flexible optical fiber that could destroy hard-to-reach tumors in the larynx.

WPI researchers develop flexible optical fiber technology to improve and expand outpatient laser surgery for tumors in the ...

Equine laryngeal surgery addresses functional impairments caused by recurrent laryngeal neuropathy (RLN), a condition resulting from degenerative nerve changes that affect the intrinsic muscles of the ...

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researchers have developed a flexible optical fiber that can be threaded through a ...

Different types of vocal cord surgery include microlaryngoscopy, medialization laryngoplasty, and reduction laryngoplasty. The type of surgery a person has may depend on the reason for the procedure.

Doctors use transoral robotic surgery to treat head and neck cancer. They may also use it for obstructive sleep apnea. It can often lead to better surgical outcomes than other surgery types. Transoral ...

Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced today that the FDA cleared its Stealth AXiS surgical robotic system for new indications.

Laryngeal cancer may spread to cartilage, soft tissues, or lymph nodes in the neck area and to more distant sites, such as the lungs, liver, or bones. Treatment may depend on how far it has spread.