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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.
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