Current application and future development trends of robotic head and neck surgery.
10.13201/j.issn.2096-7993.2025.11.001
- Author:
Xiaoming HUANG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery，Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital，SunYat-sen University，Key Laboratory of Epigenetics and Gene Regulation of Malignant Tumor inGuangdong Province，Guangzhou，510280，China.
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
head and neck tumor;
precision;
surgical robot;
thyroid tumor
- MeSH:
Humans;
Robotic Surgical Procedures/trends*;
Head and Neck Neoplasms/surgery*
- From:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2025;39(11):993-1000
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Surgical robots, leveraging a 10-fold magnified field of view, 3D visualization, and stable robotic arms, address the limitations of traditional 2D endoscopic surgery. They have been applied in multiple surgical fields, with remarkable potential in head and neck surgery. This article elaborates on their applications in surgeries for laryngeal cancer （supraglottic and glottic types）, pharyngeal tumors （oropharyngeal cancer, recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma, etc.）, thyroid tumors, and neck cysts. Combined with multi-center research data, it confirms the advantages of surgical robots in minimally invasive procedures and functional preservation. Additionally, the article looks ahead to the future applications of single-port robots, VR/AR, AI, domestically produced specialized robots, and 5G-enabled remote surgery. The development of robotic surgery is closely intertwined with advancements in science and technology, and it will undoubtedly drive the diagnosis and treatment of head and neck tumors into the "era of precise minimally invasive care".
