This informative video is targeted for those interested in da Vinci robotic thyroid surgery. It was designed to be the most informative video available anywhere for the general public regarding this exciting new approach to thyroid surgery, which allows for thyroid removal while avoiding a neck incision. The video was narrated and edited by surgeon Tod Huntley, MD, who is part of the Center for Ear Nose Throat & Allergy, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. It includes a description of the surgery and its indications, with animated and live action surgical video from an actual case which documents the surgery from start to finish.
Dr. Huntley and one of his partners, Dr. Ed Krowiak, are among the US's most experienced da Vinci robotic head and neck surgeons, and were among the very first private practice surgeons in the US trained in both robotic thyroid surgery and transoral robotic surgical (TORS) removal of cancers of the mouth and throat. They are in demand as instructors and proctors to other surgeons in the US who are learning robotic head and neck surgery.
The Center for Ear Nose Throat & Allergy (CENTA) is a group of six academic private practice otolaryngologists, a PhD speech pathologist, two nurse practitioners, and a cytologist. In addition to practicing general adult and pediatric ENT and allergy, they specialize in tertiary referral head and neck cancer, sleep apnea, and robotic surgery.
Please visit the group's website: www.centadocs.com for more information or call them at 1-800-283-1056 to schedule an appointment.
I want to be a robotic surgeon :)
jane170 10 months ago
I am so happy that I met Dr.Todd Huntley, And that he performed this surgery on me .I feel great it's been 3 day's since the removal of the right lobe .It's amazing !!!! Words can't describe how grateful I am. Thank you again, so much Your staff, nurses,anesthesiologist And the hospital stay at St.Vincent a excellent experience for me .
MrsBarbielee 1 year ago
That lady patient looks famous...Who is she? That is a stunning state of the art operation!
MultiNazarene 1 year ago
I am having this done <Put it off too long, hope i didnt wait too long.In May of 2010 my fine needle biops results came back inconclusive so right side needs removed. I will meet Dr.Huntley on the 10th of January 2011..yaaay for me.And I am so happy for Dr.'s like him.And the Da Vinci robotic system.Thank you
MrsBarbielee 1 year ago
I am a patient of Dr. Huntley's and can testify that he is the best. This is the place to go if you need neck surgery. This video gives great information.
MrManHoosier 1 year ago
Very informative video. I agree that it is the best of its kind out there.
antisnore 1 year ago