Dr Abhimanyu Rao Kadapathri - Head Neck Surgeon

ROBOTIC NECK DISSECTION - COSMETIC REVOLUTION IN CANCER CARE: APOLLOMEDICS PIONEERS SCAR-FREE SURGERY FOR ORAL CANCER IN 48-YEAR-OLD MALE A 48-year-old male successfully underwent a transformative scar-free robotic neck dissection (RIA MIND) at Apollomedics, Lucknow, setting a new standard in cosmetic oncology. As one of the only centers in India offering this breakthrough, Apollomedics empowers patients to conquer cancer without visible scars—ensuring their identity remains defined by their name, not a surgical mark. Case Scenario A 48-year-old male presented with a non-healing ulcer in the left oral cavity, persisting despite 2-3 months of medication. Biopsy confirmed malignancy, while PET-CT revealed a small oral lesion and a suspicious lymph node in Level Ib. To eradicate cancer without compromising aesthetics , the Apollomedics team planned a dual approach: Peroral Excision : Minimally invasive removal of the primary oral lesion. Robotic Neck Dissection (RIA MIND) : Hidden Access...

THE HIDDEN VOICE: HOW TEP PROSTHESIS RESTORES SPEECH AFTER LARYNGECTOMY LINES YOU CAN’T IGNORE: ➤ NO VOICE BOX? NO PROBLEM. ➤ TEP: THE GOLD STANDARD VOICE RESTORATION. ➤ SPEAK NATURALLY IN JUST 24 HOURS. ➤ INVISIBLE DEVICE, UNMISTAKABLE RESULTS. ➤ YOUR VOICE JOURNEY STARTS WITH ONE PUNCTURE. UNLOCK SPEECH WHEN CANCER STEALS YOUR VOICE Imagine losing your ability to speak overnight. For laryngectomy patients, this is a devastating reality.  Tracheoesophageal Puncture (TEP)  changes everything. This simple prosthetic device creates a new pathway for air—turning exhaled breath into clear, fluent speech. At Apollomedics, we’ve seen patients hold conversations  the day after surgery . HOW THE MAGIC WORKS: TEP IN 3 STEPS 1️⃣ THE PUNCTURE: A tiny hole connects your trachea and esophagus during laryngectomy surgery (or later). 2️⃣ THE PROSTHESIS: A one-way valve device (see options below) is placed in the puncture.  No external parts—just your natural breath. 3️⃣ TALKING REB...