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A Shifting Paradigm for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer: Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) ONCOLOGY-NEW YORK Bhayani, M. K., Holsinger, F. C., Lai, S. Y. 2010; 24 (11): 1010-1015

Abstract

The evolution of surgical oncologic technology has moved toward reducing patient morbidity without compromising oncologic resection. In head and neck surgery, organ-preserving techniques have paved the way for the development of transoral techniques that remove tumors of the upper aerodigestive tract without external incisions and potentially spare the patient adjuvant treatment. The introduction of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) improves upon current transoral techniques to the oropharynx and supraglottis. This review will report on the evolution of robotic-assisted surgery: We will cover its applications in head and neck surgery by examining early oncologic and functional outcomes, training of surgeons, costs, and future directions.

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