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A large retrospective database study shows a high risk of hypocalcemia in bariatric patients who undergo subsequent thyroidectomy

Jan. 4, 2023

Research shows long-term hypocalcemia risk increases for patients with a history of Roux-en-Y bariatric surgery and subsequent thyroidectomy, paving the way to update surgical standards and improve patient outcomes.

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Penn State Health is first in the region to employ the da Vinci SP to offer improved outcomes on patients with head and neck cancers

Sep. 9, 2022

At Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, the new da Vinci SP surgical system widens the application of robotic surgery for patients with head and neck cancers.

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Forging ahead: Penn State Health multidisciplinary Facial Nerve Disorders Clinic improves care of patients with facial nerve paralysis

Feb. 14, 2022

Advances are significantly improving care for patients with facial nerve paralysis through multidisciplinary facial nerve clinics.

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In-office laryngeal laser procedures

Feb. 14, 2022

In-office laser surgery for laryngeal disease circumvents the need for anesthesia and its potential side effects, significantly reducing complication rates and recovery time for patients at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

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Research reveals higher thyroid cancer risk for menopausal women with longer reproductive years

Aug. 9, 2021

A retrospective study of thyroid cancer cases reported in the Nurses Health Study II shows that women who entered menopause at age 45 or older had a higher risk of thyroid cancer compared with women who entered menopause at a younger age.

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Radiofrequency Ablation for Benign Thyroid Nodules Available at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Feb. 1, 2021

Dr. David Goldenberg, Professor and Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, performs radiofrequency ablation under local anesthesia as an in-office procedure for patients with benign thyroid nodules.

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Ongoing multicenter clinical trials aim to improve treatment for head and neck cancer

Feb. 1, 2021

By participating in numerous open multicenter clinical trials, physicians and researchers at Penn State Cancer Institute continually seek ways to advance treatment for patients with head and neck cancers.

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Laryngeal Surgeon Shares Lessons Learned From Partnership with Musical Theatre Students

Oct. 7, 2020

Dr. John Gniady, assistant professor and medical director of the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Penn State Health, offers screenings and provides vocal health hygiene education for freshmen students at the Penn State Department of Musical Theatre.

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Penn State Health Surgeon Tests Feasibility of 4K-3D Video Microscope for Upper Airway Stimulation Surgery

Oct. 7, 2020

Dr. Neerav Goyal, chief, Division of Head and Neck Surgery at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, performed a proof of concept in 2019 to evaluate the feasibility of using the ORBEYE 4K-3D exoscope during three consecutive upper airway stimulation surgeries.

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Penn State Health Takes Multidisciplinary Approach to Treating Skull Base and Pituitary Tumors

Dec. 5, 2019

The multidisciplinary head and neck surgery team at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center uses leading-edge techniques to treat skull base and pituitary tumors with the goal of preserving function and quality of life.

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The Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Penn State Health offers an advanced team of surgeons and providers to treat disorders of the ear, nose and throat.

The department is made up of fellowship-trained experts in pediatric ear, nose and throat disorders, facial plastic surgery, head and neck cancer surgery, skull base surgery and ear surgery, offering the most innovative and advanced treatments for patients’ ear, nose and throat concerns.

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