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Robotic Assisted Surgery: Expanding Treatment Options

Recorded on 7/12/2010

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In this Patient Power program sponsored by UW Medicine, Dr. Eduardo Mendez will discuss the robotic assisted surgery. He will talk about the advances being made and how this type of surgery is expanding treatment options for many. Also joining the program is Lydia Miner. Lydia was diagnosed with a head and neck cancer that was thought to be inoperable until Dr. Mendez stepped in. Hear her story and more.

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EXPERTS & GUESTS:
Eduardo Mendez, M.D. Eduardo Mendez, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery, UW Medicine
Dr. Mendez, an expert in surgical treatment of head and neck cancers and the genetics of oral cancers, is a UW assistant professor of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery and an affiliate investigator at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. He is board-certified in otolaryngology. more >

Lydia Miner,
Oral Cancer Survivor
In February of 2010, Lydia felt like a big pill was stuck in her throat for weeks. When she went to the doctor, they discovered that she had a tumor at the base of her tongue, and was told that she would be in for intense cancer treatment. A former Seattle resident, Lydia decided to have her records sent to... more >

TRANSCRIPT:

  1. Lydia’s Story LISTEN
  2. Risk Factors for Head & Neck Cancer LISTEN
  3. Advances with Robotic Surgery LISTEN

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