A Case of Transoral Robotic Radical Lateral Oropharyngectomy in Tonsilar Cancer.
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2009.52.7.631
- Author:
Hyun Su KIM
1
;
Won Sik KIM
;
Eun Chang CHOI
;
Se Heon KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. shkimmd@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Robotic surgical system;
Radical oropharyngectomy;
Tonsillar cancer
- MeSH:
Arm;
Deglutition;
Mouth;
Phonation;
Quality of Life;
Tonsillar Neoplasms
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2009;52(7):631-635
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Transoral robotic system (TORS) is performed by positioning at least 3 robotic arms through the oral cavity that are operated by the surgeon bimanually. The elaborate movements of the operating tools and high resolution endoscopic images provided by the robot can overcome the shortcomings of transoral radical lateral oropharyngectomy, thus enabling wide and effective surgery. Also, it preserves postoperative functions and improves the quality of life, thereby decreasing postoperative morbidity. In this study, the possibility of TORS as a novel surgical method in managing tonsillar carcinoma has been identified. However, a long term observation regardingpostoperative swallowing, phonation, quality of life and oncologic safety in using TORS is further required.
