{
  "id": 13697786,
  "title": "Mumbai: Rare Throat Cancer Removed Through Mouth At HNCII, Patient Discharged Just A Day After Surgery",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/mumbai-rare-throat-cancer-removed-through-mouth-at-hncii-patient",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-11T10:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-rare-throat-cancer-removed-through-mouth-at-hncii-patient-discharged-just-a-day-after-surgery"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 68-year-old man from Haryana received groundbreaking, minimally invasive throat cancer treatment in Mumbai. The patient, who was diagnosed with early-stage hypopharyngeal cancer, underwent surgery at Head & Neck Cancer Institute of India (HNCII) in Mazgaon. The treatment, Transoral Laser Microsurgery (TLM), removed the tumour through his mouth without an external incision on his neck.\n\nThe procedure, which uses a carbon dioxide laser and an operating microscope, is an alternative to radiation therapy for certain patients with early-stage hypopharyngeal cancer. Dr Kanav Kumar, a Consultant Surgical Oncologist at HNCII, explained that the technique can reduce hospital visits, a significant advantage for patients living far from specialized hospitals.\n\nTLM may help avoid prolonged treatment schedules that often include several weeks of radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and the associated travel expenses, lost wages, and family disruption. The patient was discharged approximately 24 hours after surgery and is doing well during follow-up.\n\nHowever, TLM is not suitable for every patient. Its use depends on the tumour's location, extent, the patient's condition, and a specialist assessment. The technique also requires specialized equipment and surgeons trained in the procedure.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: A 68-year-old man from Haryana with early-stage hypopharyngeal cancer underwent minimally invasive surgery at the Head & Neck Cancer Institute of India (HNCII) in Mazgaon, Mumbai. The procedure removed the tumour through his mouth, allowing him to resume eating soon after surgery and return home the following morning. The patient had approached doctors after experiencing persistent throat…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}