MGM Healthcare has successfully performed a complex robotic surgery on a 52-year-old woman to treat a rare and debilitating nerve condition called Bilateral Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, a condition characterised by throat pain.
According to a press release, the patient, from Chennai, had endured nearly a year of intense throat and neck pain, along with severe difficulty in swallowing. She also had abnormally elongated bones in her neck, a condition known as Eagle’s Syndrome, which were pressing on nerves and causing her chronic, medication-resistant pain. Despite numerous consultations and treatments across hospitals, her condition remained undiagnosed and untreated.
The innovative, minimally invasive procedure — Transoral Robotic Surgery — was performed through the mouth using robotic assistance, avoiding external incisions and sparing critical tissues, the release said.
Sanjeev Mohanty, senior consultant and head of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery at MGM Healthcare, led the surgical team. “The challenge was accessing these deep, narrow areas to remove the elongated bones without damaging surrounding structures,” he said, adding that using robotic arms, the team could safely remove the impinging bones with precision.
The patient reported relief within hours of the procedure.
Published – June 20, 2025 12:56 am IST