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In the fall of 2004, the Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania developed the world's first Trans Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS) Program. The department also started the world's first robotic skull base surgery program in the fall of 2005. "The research we've done to date suggests that transoral robotic surgery (TORS) has great potential to improve the way we treat head and neck cancer patients", Bert W. O'Malley, Jr, MD.

The da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System

Use of robot-assisted technology as a means to overcome surgical limitations (such as line of site obstruction and limited operative field), providing surgeons with improved dexterity and precision, coupled with advanced imaging techniques with three-dimensional depth perception, may allow for the completion of transoral surgical approaches in patients for whom conventional technology has been suboptimal.

Prior experience with the da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System has evidenced the following benefits for patients when compared to non-robotically assisted procedures:

Reduced pain and trauma to the body Less blood loss and need for transfusions Less post-operative pain and discomfort Less risk of infection Short hospital stay Faster recovery and return to normal daily activities Less scarring and improved cosmesis

 

TORS TEAM

Bert W. O'Malley, Jr, MD

Bert W. O'Malley, Jr, MD Gabriel Tucker Professor and Chairman, Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Director, Penn Otolaryngology Residency Program Co-Director, Head and Neck Cancer Center Co-Director, Center for Cranial Based Surgery For appointments with Dr. O'Malley, please contact:       Nikki Gray: 215-615-4325

Gregory S. Weinstein, MD

Gregory S. Weinstein, MD Professor and Vice-Chairman, Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Director, Division of Head and Neck Surgery Co-Director, Center for Head and Neck Cancer Director, Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery Clinic Director, Head and Neck Oncology Fellowship For appointments with Dr. Weinstein, please contact:      Patricia Farley or Lauren Billups: 215-349-5390

 

If you are a physician with a patient, or if you are a patient who appears to meet the criteria above and would like an opportunity to receive cutting-edge treatment, please call 215-349-5390 to schedule an appointment.