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Links & Resources
If you are looking for more information about da Vinci® Surgery, minimally invasive procedures, patient support sites or other relevant medical information, we would like to refer you to the links provided below.
The following external resources are provided as an information service only. Information contained herein does not constitute medical advice and is in no way warranted by the provider to be complete or accurate. Intuitive Surgical makes no judgment about the providers of these pages and is not responsible for the accuracy and/or completeness of the information contained herein.
Head & Neck Health Resources
American Head and Neck Society: http://www.headandneckcancer.org/patienteducation/index.php
The American Head and Neck Society is the largest organization in North America for the advancement of research and education in head and neck oncology.
Head and Neck Cancer Alliance: http://www.headandneck.org/
The Head and Neck Cancer Alliance seeks to dramatically shift the stage of discovery of head and neck cancers through united and collaborative efforts in prevention, early detection and research.
Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer, Inc. (SPOHNC): http://www.spohnc.org/index.php
SPOHNC is a self-help organization involved in providing current information for oral and head and neck cancer patients who are trying to gain a better understanding of their illness and their lives.
Cancer.gov: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/throat and http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/head-and-neck
Cancer.gov is the website for The National Cancer Institute (NCI) which is part of the National Institutes of Health. The NCI coordinates, conducts and supports health research, training, information dissemination, and other programs that help to diagnose, prevent, and treat cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and their families.
Cancer.net: http://www.cancer.net/patient/Cancer+Types/Head+and+Neck+Cancer
Cancer.net brings the expertise and resources of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the voice of the world’s cancer physicians, to people living with cancer and those who care for and care about them. ASCO is composed of more than 28,000 oncologists globally who are the leaders in advancing cancer care.
Medline Plus: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/headandneckcancer.html
MedlinePlus directs the public to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations.
While clinical studies support the effectiveness of the da Vinci Surgical System when used in minimally invasive surgery, individual results may vary. There are no guarantees of outcome. All surgeries involve the risk of major complications. Before you decide on surgery, discuss treatment options with your doctor. Understanding the risks of each treatment can help you make the best decision for your individual situation. Surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System may not be appropriate for every individual; it may not be applicable to your condition. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits. Only your doctor can determine whether da Vinci Surgery is appropriate for your situation. The clinical information and opinions, including any inaccuracies expressed in this material by patients or doctor about da Vinci Surgery are not necessarily those of Intuitive Surgical, Inc. and should not be considered as substitute for medical advice provided by your doctor. All people depicted unless otherwise noted are models. © 2012 Intuitive Surgical. All rights reserved. Intuitive, Intuitive Surgical, da Vinci, da Vinci S, da Vinci Si, Single-Site, InSite, TilePro and EndoWrist are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intuitive Surgical. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.