"The robot-assisted stone removal was first devised and performed in the department of otolaryngology head and neck surgery at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans," Dr. Walvekar said. "With these ...

"The robot-assisted stone removal was first devised and performed in the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans," said Dr. Walvekar.

Salivary gland stones removed with minimally-invasive procedure By ABC30 Wednesday, September 25, 2013 LOS ANGELES ...

"The robot-assisted stone removal was first devised and performed in the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans," said Dr. Walvekar. "With ...

Rohan Walvekar, MD, assistant professor of otolaryngology head and neck surgery, director of clinical research and the salivary endoscopy service at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, and his ...

Painful stones don't just happen in the kidneys and gallbladder. They can also cause problems in the salivary glands, prompting invasive surgery through the face or neck that can lead to nerve damage, ...

UAMS Author: Marlisa Goldsmith and KTHV (KTHV) Published: 10:37 PM CDT May 14, 2015 Updated: 10:37 PM CDT May 14, 2015 ...

Loretta Estes Spainhoward had a bad taste in her mouth that worsened when she ate. She simply rinsed her mouth out and forgot about it. Until it happened again. Then again. Six months passed, and ...

A stone was stuck in one of her salivary glands. Traditionally, surgeons would remove the entire gland. "I was so scared about them going inside my neck," said Schoenbeck.