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Open Versus Robotic Surgery for Oropharyngeal Cancer.

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Transoral robotic surgery is a useful minimally invasive technique in the treatment of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, both human papilloma virus (HPV)-positive and HPV-negative patients in certain instances. This treatment… Click to show full abstract

Transoral robotic surgery is a useful minimally invasive technique in the treatment of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, both human papilloma virus (HPV)-positive and HPV-negative patients in certain instances. This treatment modality often has proven useful for certain tumor persistences or recurrences. Good outcomes are possible given appropriate patient selection, both oncologically and functionally.

Keywords: surgery; versus robotic; oropharyngeal cancer; open versus; robotic surgery; surgery oropharyngeal

Journal Title: Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
Year Published: 2020

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