Doctors help cancer patient speak again with rare voice box transplant

The video covers the first-ever larynx transplant on a cancer patient, Marty Keedian, at the Mayo Clinic. The procedure, led by Dr. David Lott, involved a 21-hour surgery and marked a significant medical achievement. Keedian, who had lost his voice due to cancer, regained his ability to speak, eat, and breathe independently. The success of this transplant offers hope to thousands of others with similar conditions. The Mayo Clinic aims to make this treatment widely available, and Keedian plans to advocate for those who have lost their voices. The video highlights the transformative impact of the surgery and the potential for future advancements.

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