Nanoparticle mediated photodynamic therapy
This study reports a novel approach to the most common type of head and neck cancer. Utilizing a nanoparticle developed at the Toronto General Hospital/TECHNA institute, enabled fluorescence guided surgery and photodynamic therapy treatment in three different species of rodents with the head and neck cancers.
Ultrasound-guided wire localisation
Ultrasound-guided wire localization (USGW) is a safe and effective technique for surgeons to locate small, hidden tumors in the head and neck during revision surgery. This study describes five successful cases where USGW helped surgeons find tumors they could not feel by touch.
Head & Neck Osteosarcoma Margin Impact
This study investigated the impact of surgical margins on survival in adults with head and neck osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer. The findings suggest that achieving negative margins (greater than 3mm of healthy tissue removed around the tumor) during surgery is associated with improved survival and reduced tumor recurrence. The study also highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach that may include chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy.
The Ansa Hypoglossi
This study analyzed the properties of a novel nerve to be used as donor site for facial paralysis reanimation after cancer surgery, representing a very promising option without side effects for patients.