Optimized decision support for selection of transoral robotic surgery or (chemo)radiation therapy based on posttreatment swallowing toxicity
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DOI: 10.1002/cam4.5253
Abstract: A primary goal in transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for oropharyngeal squamous cell cancer (OPSCC) survivors is to optimize swallowing function. However, the uncertainty in the outcomes of TORS including postoperative residual positive margin (PM) and… read more here.
Keywords: robotic surgery; swallowing toxicity; transoral robotic; therapy ... See more keywords
Oncological and functional outcomes for transoral robotic surgery following previous radiation treatment for upper aerodigestive tract head and neck cancers. A French multicenter GETTEC group study
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DOI: 10.1002/cam4.7031
Abstract: Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) opens new perspectives. We evaluated the outcomes for patients having undergone TORS after previous radiotherapy. read more here.
Keywords: oncological functional; robotic surgery; outcomes transoral; functional outcomes ... See more keywords
Analysis of T1‐T2 stage oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma treated with transoral robotic surgery
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DOI: 10.1002/lio2.1005
Abstract: Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) has become an effective treatment for early‐stage oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas (OPSCCs). We aimed to analyze the clinical safety and efficacy of TORS for human papilloma virus (HPV)‐positive and HPV‐negative OPSCC… read more here.
Keywords: oropharyngeal squamous; squamous cell; transoral robotic; robotic surgery ... See more keywords
Revisiting vascular contraindications for transoral robotic surgery for oropharyngeal cancer
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DOI: 10.1002/lio2.152
Abstract: We analyzed the outcomes for patients with a retropharyngeal internal carotid artery (ICA) who underwent a transoral robotic surgery (TORS) procedure involving a cervical‐transoral robotic oropharyngectomy course with free flap reconstruction. read more here.
Keywords: vascular contraindications; robotic surgery; contraindications transoral; revisiting vascular ... See more keywords
Association between Swallowing Outcomes and Dose to Critical Swallow Structures in Patients Undergoing Transoral Robotic Surgery and Post-Operative Radiation Therapy
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DOI: 10.1007/s00455-024-10719-w
Abstract: The radiation dose to dysphagia and aspiration-related structures (DARS) for patients undergoing transoral robotic surgery (TORS) and post-operative radiation therapy (PORT) for primary oropharyngeal carcinoma is unknown. This prospective study measured swallowing using the MD… read more here.
Keywords: patients undergoing; radiation; undergoing transoral; post operative ... See more keywords
Transoral robotic excision of a lingual thyroglossal duct cyst
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DOI: 10.1007/s11701-017-0713-1
Abstract: Lingual thyroglossal duct cysts are a rare and potentially difficult to manage tongue base lesion. We report a case of transoral robotic surgical excision of a lingual thyroglossal duct cyst, in an adult patient. A… read more here.
Keywords: lingual thyroglossal; thyroglossal duct; cyst; transoral robotic ... See more keywords
Transoral robotic surgery for the base of tongue squamous cell carcinoma: a preliminary comparison between da Vinci Xi and Si
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DOI: 10.1007/s11701-017-0750-9
Abstract: Considering the emerging advantages related to da Vinci Xi robotic platform, the aim of this study is to compare for the first time the operative outcomes of this tool to the previous da Vinci Si… read more here.
Keywords: squamous cell; carcinoma; transoral robotic; robotic surgery ... See more keywords
Nasopharynx access by minimally invasive transoral robotic surgery: anatomical study
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DOI: 10.1007/s11701-018-0804-7
Abstract: This study was made to assess the possibilities and limits of minimally invasive transoral approach to the nasopharynx using the Da Vinci surgical robot. It was conducted on eleven corpses, without need for palatine split;… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; minimally invasive; study; robotic surgery ... See more keywords
Transoral robotic resection of a retropharyngeal parathyroid adenoma: a case report
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DOI: 10.1007/s11701-018-0843-0
Abstract: Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) has become an increasingly popular option for early malignancies of the oropharynx. It offers superior visualization and has been proven to have acceptable functional and oncologic outcomes. Additionally, indications in head… read more here.
Keywords: adenoma; parathyroid adenoma; mass; retropharyngeal parathyroid ... See more keywords
How I do it: transnasal retraction during transoral robotic oropharyngeal resection
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DOI: 10.1007/s11701-019-00937-y
Abstract: Collapse of the resection plane presents a frustrating problem during transoral robotic resection, in a situation already typified by limited vision and access for instruments. We present a quick and cost-effective retraction technique to effectively… read more here.
Keywords: transnasal; retraction; oropharyngeal resection; transoral robotic ... See more keywords
A cost effective custom dental guard for transoral robotic surgery
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DOI: 10.1007/s11701-019-00942-1
Abstract: There has been an increasing use of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) as studies have demonstrated its effectiveness for treating a variety of conditions. Postoperative complications of TORS include hemorrhage, tooth injury, dehydration, aspiration pneumonia, and… read more here.
Keywords: dental guard; cost; robotic surgery; injury ... See more keywords