Dr. David Lott

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Larynx transplant patient inspires hometown with his voice for hope

After a history-making larynx transplant at Mayo Clinic, Marty Kedian is back home in the Boston area and drawing attention with his gift for gab.

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Breaking the silence: First known total larynx transplant on a patient with active cancer as part of landmark clinical trial

Marty Kedian successfully underwent a groundbreaking surgery at Mayo Clinic that restored his voice and his ability to swallow and breathe on his own.

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Regenerating the larynx: A second chance at speech

Mayo Clinic is pioneering approaches to larynx repair that have the potential to regenerate this complex organ, offering hope for people with laryngeal cancer.