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Complex Mandibular Reconstruction: A Sentara Specialty
Mandibular reconstruction restores both mandible structure and function after the removal of cancerous bone. Surgeons use a fibula free flap, harvested from the patient’s own leg, to create replacement tissue for the new mandible.Flex® Robotic System: A New Tool for Treating Head and Neck Cancer
The Flex® Robotic System offers surgeons an innovative new tool in the treatment of certain head and neck cancers. Unlike other robotic systems or therapies, the Flex® Robotic System works with a patient’s anatomy to deliver precise, effective surgical treatment.Surgical, Radiological Advancements in Head and Neck Cancer Treatment at Sentara EVMS Comprehensive Head and Neck Center
Head and neck cancers account for almost 4 percent of all cancers occurring within the United States. Providers at the Sentara EVMS Comprehensive Head and Neck Center pioneer cutting-edge research into managing such cancers.Surgical Resection of a Large Pituitary Adenoma
Dr. Tina C. Rodrigue presents a surgical case of a 18 year old with giganticism, or acromegaly, who grew 8 inches in one year due to an unusually large pituitary adenoma.Team approach to Transsphenoidal Surgery
Dr. Kent Lam and Dr. Tina C. Rodrigue discuss their roles and teamwork in accessing the pituitary gland via an endoscope and the successful removal of a pituitary adenoma.Nasal Endoscopy to Access a Pituitary Tumor
Dr. Kent Lam discusses his role and approach to endoscopic sinus surgery in providing access to a tumor located in the pituitary gland.Mandibulectomy and Fibula Free Flap Reconstruction
In this surgical demonstration video, Matthew J. Bak, M.D., performs a complex mandible reconstruction using free tissue transfer with the patient's fibular bone.Preserving Quality of Life through Minimally Invasive Surgery
Head and neck surgeon, Jonathan R. Mark, M.D., discusses the use of minimally invasive surgery in his practice to preserve the quality of life in his patients.Medrobotics Flex® Robotic System
Dan Karakla, M.D., provides an overview of the Medrobotics Flex® Robot and demonstrates its effectiveness is completing a diagnostic biopsy of a tumor situated at the aryepiglottic fold and the pharyngeus.Flex® Robotic System at the Sentara EVMS Comprehensive Head and Neck Center
Daniel W. Karakla, M.D., discusses the implementation of the Flex® Robotic System at the Sentara EVMS Comprehensive Head and Neck Center.Next Generation Sequencing
Tabetha Sundin, PhD, HCLD, MB discusses the next generation molecular sequencing techniques used by Sentara Reference Laboratory.Sentara and EVMS, a partnership in innovative treatment
Sentara Cancer Network brings together specialized and sub-specialized physicians and clinicians and gives them access to advanced technology, research and each other - a powerful combination in the fight against cancer.