The Robotic Infraclavicular Approach for Minimally Invasive Neck Dissection (RIA-MIND) is a technique that is used for neck dissection. This surgery is used to treat oral, and head and neck cancers.

RIA-MIND is a surgical technique that uses a robot to perform a neck dissection, which is a procedure to remove the cancerous tissues and the lymph nodes from the neck.

This technique is an alternative to the conventional open neck dissection (COND) procedure, which involves making an incision in the neck and manually removing the tumor and lymph nodes, leaving behind aesthetically poor scars.

As RIA-MIND is less invasive than COND, it requires smaller incisions and causes less trauma to the surrounding tissues. This can result in a faster recovery time and fewer complications for the patient.

Furthermore, it allows the surgeon to perform the procedure with greater precision and control.

The robotic system used in RIA-MIND is equipped with advanced surgical instruments and a high-definition camera, which can help the surgeon identify and remove the lymph nodes more accurately.

This can be especially beneficial in cases where the lymph nodes are small or located in difficult-to-reach areas.

Using RIA-MIND for neck dissection in oral cancer can lead to better surgical outcomes and a more positive patient experience.

Oral cancer is one of the most common cancers in India. Thanks to newer surgical techniques and advanced cancer treatments, people have greater hope of overcoming this fatal disease. Early detection and treatment offer a better prognosis.

Below we have discussed the benefits of RIA-MIND, a novel surgical technique developed by Dr. Sandeep Nayak, a surgical oncologist known for providing one of the best cancer treatment in Bangalore.

• One of the key benefits of the RIA MIND procedure is its ability to precisely target cancerous tissue while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
• Using robotics to perform the surgery helps reduce the trauma of the surgery and make it more acceptable for the patient.
• RIA-MIND may result in fewer complications and a better cosmetic outcome than conventional open surgery.
• It enhances early recovery and reduces the hospital stay of the patient
• Most importantly, it is a scarless surgery, having very tiny scars
• Additionally, robotics ensures consistent accuracy, which can be especially important in surgeries involving sensitive areas

Expertise: Our cancer clinic in Bangalore has a highly trained and experienced team specializing in cancer treatment. Dr. Sandeep Nayak, a world-acclaimed oncologist in India, leads them. This can be particularly important in complex procedures like RIA-MIND, which may require specialized knowledge and expertise.

Innovative, advanced treatments: Our cancer clinic in Bangalore offers the patients newer cancer treatments and innovative therapies that are not yet widely available.

A 55-year-old male patient with a non-healing ulcer on the right side of his tongue consulted Dr. Sandeep Nayak at MACS Clinic, an exclusive cancer clinic in Bangalore.

He was a tobacco and gutka user. Other than this, he had no other medical history. A biopsy was done. The doctor asked him to undergo MRI and other cancer diagnostic tests.

According to the results, the ulcer, which was 1x1cm, was located on the right border of the tongue and was cancerous. However, it had not spread to the floor of the mouth.

Dr. Sandeep Nayak used RIA-MIND surgery to remove the tumor. The procedure went on smoothly, and the patient had no complications. He was discharged from the hospital within two days and recovered well.

It has been one year after treatment, and he is doing well, and the surgical scars are virtually invisible.