Groundbreaking Larynx Transplant Restores Cancer Patient's Voice
Mayo Clinic's pioneering clinical trial could expand life-changing surgeries to more patients.
- Marty Kedian is the third person in the U.S. to receive a total larynx transplant.
- The surgery offers hope for patients who have lost their voice due to cancer or injury.
- The Mayo Clinic trial aims to refine techniques and make the procedure safer and more accessible.
- Kedian's successful surgery included the transplantation of multiple tissues and precise nerve connections.
- The study will enroll nine more patients to further develop best practices for larynx transplants.