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Transoral Endoscopic Head and Neck Surgery The Contemporary Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer HEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA Lim, G. C., Holsinger, F. C., Li, R. J. 2015; 29 (6): 1075-?

Abstract

Traditional open surgical approaches are indicated for treatment of select tumor subsites of head and neck cancer, but can also result in major cosmetic and functional morbidity. Transoral surgical approaches have been used for head and neck cancer since the 1960s, with their application continuing to evolve with the changing landscape of this disease and recent innovations in surgical instrumentation. The potential to further reduce treatment morbidity with transoral surgery, while optimizing oncologic outcomes, continues to be investigated. This review examines current literature evaluating oncologic and quality-of-life outcomes achieved through transoral head and neck surgery.

View details for DOI 10.1016/j.hoc.2015.08.001

View details for Web of Science ID 000366063400008

View details for PubMedID 26568549