Hi, had TORS on 13 June for HPV left tonsil and left neck lymph node. Mayo Jax.
Surgeon mentioned they lost a person to bleeding about 10yrs ago. Now they make sure to cap all blood sources. My surgery was supposed to be about 2.5 hrs but lasted 2 hours longer because there was an artery that went through my throat into he tonsil area. They had to cut it and then pull it back through the throat and cap it to remove the risk of bleeding in my throat. They said this was very rare. Pathology showed negative margins around the tonsil but the Lymph node was 3.0cm and had a extranodal extension. So have to start radiation chemo next week. But only to the left neck, not the throat, and 60gy instead of 70gy to neck and throat.

Right after surgery wasn't too bad. Night was tougher. Hard to swallow. My cut went from below left ear down to just above adam apple. Was supposed to be released next day but they made me stay another day because of the extra surgery. Pretty much liquid diet for first week. Lost 15 lbs. Much better next week. Eating and drinking a bit weird because of what was removed. Currently, throat is slightly sore and neck seems stiff. Longer recovery may be due to longer surgery.

What other questions do you have about the surgery?