NCIt definition : A minimally invasive procedure in which a surgeon performs surgical neck procedures
through the mouth using a robotic surgical system.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: Surgery in which a robot with arms is used to remove cancer from hard-to-reach
areas of the mouth and throat. Cameras attached to the robot give a 3-dimensional
(3D) image that a surgeon can see. The surgeon guides tools at the ends of the robot
arms to remove the cancer.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL412800;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000657867; CDR0000657868;
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