New breathing protocol could spare throat cancer patients from unnecessary surgery
NCT ID NCT06857396
First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study tested a new approach for managing breathing after robotic throat cancer surgery. Instead of doing a full tracheostomy (cutting a hole in the windpipe) on every patient, surgeons prepared the windpipe but only completed the cut if needed. The goal was to see if this method is safe and reduces unnecessary tracheostomies. The study involved 81 adults who had robotic surgery for throat cancer.
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ENT and oncologic surgery department, Sainte-Musse Hospital
Toulon, Var, 83056, France
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