‘The alternative would have been very unpleasant; open surgery where my jaw would have been split, followed by full facial reconstruction.’ Michael was diagnosed with oropharyngeal cancer, a type of head and neck cancer, in 2009. Despite receiving the all clear, unfortunately Michael’s cancer returned in 2019, after he noticed difficulty swallowing. Michael was offered a ground-breaking new operation, transoral robotic surgery, a minimally invasive surgical technique which uses robotic technology to treat some cancers. As a former transplant surgeon, Michael was prepared for a tough recovery period following his surgery, but to his surprise he was able to go home after just three nights in hospital. ‘My recovery was thankfully quick and uneventful. The surgery was a success, and I’m now cancer free. I’m also able to work, pursue my hobbies and I can speak and eat with care.’ Thank you Michael for sharing your story. #NHS #Surgery #HeadCancer #NeckCancer #Recovery