TORS

Definition / meaning of TORS

Surgery in which a robot with arms is used to remove cancer from hard-to-reach areas of the mouth and throat. Cameras attached to the robot give a 3-dimensional (3D) image that a surgeon can see. The surgeon guides tools at the ends of the robot arms to remove the cancer. Also called transoral robotic surgery.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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