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Robotic surgery  for parotidectomy?
Is robotic surgery available for Parotidectomy ? I'm also worried about the post complications involved w.r.t facial nerve. One of my friend underwent​ similar surgery and how he has facial palsy and it's really bad. I'm quite worried about the same. Will there be scar on the face as well? Looking at these adverse effects of surgery i sometimes feel I shouldn't opt for surgery :( I'm 28 years old and worried about facial nerve complications involved in this surgery. Can someone suggest me which hospital I can refer to for this surgery? Should I consult ENT/Oncologist/General surgeon?? What's the recovery duration post surgery?? Anyone who has undergone this surgery please provide your experience as well...
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Robotic Parotidectomy is technically available but not in every center. It's not a standardized procedure and there is no proof that it's better than standard procedure. You should consult good head and neck surgeon. Usually it's rare to see significant facial palsy in hands of good head and neck surgeon
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