Print We're welcoming patients at Mayo Clinic See our safety precautions in response to COVID-19. Request an appointment. OverviewTransoral robotic surgery is a procedure to remove mouth and throat cancers in which a surgeon uses a sophisticated, computer-enhanced system to guide the surgical tools. Transoral robotic surgery gives the surgeon an enhanced view of the cancer and surrounding tissue. Using a robotic system to guide the surgical tools allows for more-precise movements in tiny spaces and the capability to work around corners. When compared with more-traditional procedures, transoral robotic surgery tends to result in a quicker recovery and fewer complications for people with mouth and throat cancers. Products & ServicesBook: Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, 5th EditionNewsletter: Mayo Clinic Health Letter — Digital EditionShow more products from Mayo Clinic By Mayo Clinic Staff Transoral robotic surgery care at Mayo Clinic Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Doctors & Departments May 20, 2020 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter Show references Cohen JI, et al., eds. Transoral robotic surgery. In: Atlas of Head and Neck Surgery. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2011. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Oct. 4, 2017. Moore EJ, et al. Transoral robotic surgery of oropharynx: Clinical and anatomic considerations. Clinical Anatomy. 2012;25:135. Moore EJ, et al. Long-term functional and oncologic results of transoral robotic surgery for orophayrngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 2012;87:219. Genden EM, et al. Transoral robotic surgery: Role in the management of upper aerodigestive tract tumors. Head & Neck. 2012;34:886. Moore EJ, et al. Transoral robotic surgery for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma: A prospective study of feasibility and functional outcomes. The Laryngoscope. 2009;119:2156. de Almeida JR, et al. Oncologic outcomes after transoral robotic surgery: A multi-institutional study. JAMA Otolaryngology — Head & Neck Surgery. 2015;141:1043. Related Head and neck cancers Mouth cancer Throat cancer Tongue cancer Tonsil cancer Show more related content News from Mayo Clinic Infographic: Transoral head & neck surgery April 14, 2021, 02:30 p.m. CDT Infographic: Robot-assisted transoral surgery July 17, 2019, 03:00 p.m. CDT Products & Services Book: Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, 5th Edition Newsletter: Mayo Clinic Health Letter — Digital Edition Show more products and services from Mayo Clinic Transoral robotic surgeryAboutDoctors & DepartmentsCare at Mayo Clinic Advertisement Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy Opportunities Ad Choices Mayo Clinic Marketplace Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic. FREE book offer — Mayo Clinic Health LetterBRAND NEW - Back and Neck HealthMayo Clinic on Digestive HealthMayo Clinic Guide to ArthritisTime running out - 40% off Online Mayo Clinic Diet ends soon PRC-20198293 Patient Care & Health Information Tests & Procedures Transoral robotic surgery