Laser microsurgery for tongue cancer is as effective as invasive open surgery according to new study
Monday, July 20, 2009 - 14:49
in Health & Medicine
CHICAGO -- Transoral (through-the-mouth) laser surgery to remove cancer at the base of the tongue is as effective as more invasive open surgery and may improve quality of life according to a new study by Rush University Medical Center. The study is published in the July issue of the scientific journal Otolaryngology ?Head and Neck Surgery.