Raymond K Tsang1, Eddy W Y Wong2, Jason Y K Chan2. 1. Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong SAR. 2. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to describe the use of a novel flexible, single-arm robot in performing a transoral radical tonsillectomy and retropharyngeal lymph node dissection. METHODS: A 63-year-old man with a T1N2bM0 (American Joint Committee on Cancer seventh edition classification) squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the left tonsil underwent a transoral robotic radical tonsillectomy and retropharyngeal lymph node dissection, followed by a left selective neck dissection of levels I to IV. RESULTS: The tonsillar tumor was removed completely with a negative margin that was followed by a dissection and removal of a retropharyngeal lymph node, completed with primary closure of the site. A left selective neck dissection was then performed. The patient was tolerating an oral diet on postoperative day 1 and had no robotic or surgically related complications at 30-day follow-up. CONCLUSION: It is feasible and safe to use this novel, flexible, single-arm robot in performing a transoral robotic radical tonsillectomy and retropharyngeal lymph node dissection.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to describe the use of a novel flexible, single-arm robot in performing a transoral radical tonsillectomy and retropharyngeal lymph node dissection. METHODS: A 63-year-old man with a T1N2bM0 (American Joint Committee on Cancer seventh edition classification) squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the left tonsil underwent a transoral robotic radical tonsillectomy and retropharyngeal lymph node dissection, followed by a left selective neck dissection of levels I to IV. RESULTS: The tonsillar tumor was removed completely with a negative margin that was followed by a dissection and removal of a retropharyngeal lymph node, completed with primary closure of the site. A left selective neck dissection was then performed. The patient was tolerating an oral diet on postoperative day 1 and had no robotic or surgically related complications at 30-day follow-up. CONCLUSION: It is feasible and safe to use this novel, flexible, single-arm robot in performing a transoral robotic radical tonsillectomy and retropharyngeal lymph node dissection.
Authors: George Garas; Nick J Roland; Jeffrey Lancaster; Matthew Zammit; Victoria A Manon; Katharine Davies; Terry M Jones; Mriganka De; Floyd C Holsinger; Robin J D Prestwich; Jason C Fleming Journal: Ann Surg Oncol Date: 2022-07-16 Impact factor: 4.339
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