In this video, Dr. Laureano Giráldez-Rodríguez, an otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon specializing in transoral robotic surgery, gives a tour of the Da Vinci system.

This video explains the vital importance of nerve monitoring during head and neck surgeries. It emphasizes that this region contains multiple essential nerves that control critical functions such as facial movement, tongue movement, shoulder movement (via the spinal accessory nerve), and vocal cord movement (crucial during thyroid surgery).

In this video, Dr. Laureano Giráldez-Rodríguez explains the key aspects of oral cavity surgery, an essential procedure for treating tumors of the tongue, palate, lips, and cheeks. He discusses how this surgery is performed for benign and malignant lesions and the importance of evaluating whether the lesions are early-stage (requiring only suturing and minor reconstruction) or advanced (requiring more extensive surgery and complex reconstruction).

At the Puerto Rico Voice and Swallowing Center, we are committed to providing modern, efficient, and patient-centered care. That’s why we have integrated telemedicine services as part of our hybrid practice.

Voice changes, tongue ulcers, or lumps in the neck can be warning signs. Learn more about the symptoms and early diagnosis of this disease.

Head and neck cancer accounts for approximately 4% of all cancer cases worldwide, and its incidence is increasing, especially among young adults.

Despite being preventable, HPV remains responsible for a global epidemic of cancers that profoundly impact public health.

Dr. Laureano Giráldez has been performing Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) since 2022, offering patients a minimally invasive, non-surgical solution for benign thyroid nodules at The Voice & Swallowing Center of Puerto Rico.

En este primer episodio español de BackTable ENT, Dr. Carlos Torre entrevista al Dr. Laureano Giraldez sobre sus motivaciones y lecciones de empezar su práctica privada de laringología y cáncer de cabeza y cuello en Puerto Rico.