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Transoral endoscopic nasopharyngectomy with a flexible next-generation robotic surgical system
Objectives/Hypothesis: To determine the feasibility of transoral endoscopic nasopharyngectomy without division of the soft plate using a flexible, next-generation robotic surgical system. Study Design: Preclinical anatomic study using four human cadavers. Methods: Transoral resection of the nasopharyngeal wall with en-bloc resection of the cartilaginous Eustachian tube and dissection of the parapharyngeal fat space. Results: The first flexible robotic surgical system has recently been described. We performed a series of laboratory experiments to determine whether this flexible system could be used to perform transoral robotic nasopharyngectomy. This novel system allowed docking of the patient-side cart at the side of the operating table. The cannula tip was placed approximately 12 cm from the edge of the retractor pointing superiorly toward the nasopharynx (NP). Retraction of the soft palate anteriorly and tonsillar pillars laterally with stay sutures expanded the velopharyngeal inlet, providing adequate space to deploy all four instruments (three surgical instruments and a camera) into the NP for dissection. All instruments could be deployed into the NP, without collision or restriction of joint movement in this cadaver model. Using this position and docking location, the new flexible surgical robot provided sufficient access, reach, and visualization to complete robotic nasopharyngectomy with en-bloc resection of the cartilaginous Eustachian tube. Conclusion: This feasibility study showed that transoral endoscopic nasopharyngectomy could be performed without compromising the integrity of the soft palate using a novel flexible robotic surgical system. Level of Evidence: N/A. Laryngoscope, 126:2257–2262, 2016. © 2016 The American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological Society, Inc.postprin
Long-term results of endoscopic-assisted cranionasal resection for olfactory neuroblastoma - single centre experience of fourteen patients
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Review of salivary gland neoplasms
Salivary gland tumours most often present as painless enlarging masses.Most are located in the parotid glands andmost are benign.
The principal hurdle in their management lies in the difficulty in distinguishing benign from malignant tumours. Investigations
such as fine needle aspiration cytology and MRI scans provide some useful information, but most cases will require surgical
excision as ameans of coming to a definitive diagnosis. Benign tumours and early low-grademalignancies can be adequately treated
with surgery alone, while more advanced and high-grade tumours with regional lymph node metastasis will require postoperative
radiotherapy. The role of chemotherapy remains largely palliative. This paper highlights some of the more important aspects in the management of salivary gland tumours.published_or_final_versio
Evaluating the incidence, clinical significance and predictors for vocal cord palsy and incidental laryngopharyngeal conditions before elective thyroidectomy: is there a case for routine laryngoscopic examination?
Background: Routine preoperative laryngeal examination remains controversial. We aimed to assess the utility of preoperative routine flexible laryngoscopy (FL) by looking at the incidence, clinical significance and predictors for preoperative vocal cord paresis (VCP) and incidental laryngopharyngeal conditions (LPC) in our consecutive cohort. Methods: A total of 302 patients underwent laryngeal examination by an independent otorhinolaryngologist and were specifically asked about voice/swallowing symptoms suggestive of VCP 1 day before surgery. As well as vocal cord (VC) mobility, the naso-pharynx and larynx were examined using FL. Any VCP and/or LPC was recorded. VCP was defined as reduced or absent movement in one or more VC. An LPC was considered clinically significant if the ensuing thyroidectomy was changed or deferred. Results: Seven (2.3 %) patients had preoperative VCP, while an additional seven patients had an incidental LPC. Of the seven VCPs, five were caused by previous thyroidectomy, while two were caused by a benign goitre. The incidence of asymptomatic VCP in a previously non-operated cohort was 1/245 (0.41 %). Voice/swallowing symptoms (p = 0.033) and previous thyroidectomy (p < 0.001) were the two significant predictors for VCP. The seven incidental LPCs were vallecular cyst (n = 1), VC scar and polyp (n = 2), nasopharyngeal cyst and polyp (n = 3) and redundant arytenoid mucosa (n = 1); however, as they were benign, all seven patients proceeded to thyroidectomy as planned. Conclusions: Given the low incidence (0.41 %) of asymptomatic VCP in a previously non-operated cohort and that none of the seven LPCs were considered clinically significant, routine preoperative laryngoscopic examination should be reserved for those with previous thyroidectomy and/or voice/swallowing symptoms. © 2013 Société Internationale de Chirurgie.postprin
Management of pseudoaneurysms of the internal carotid artery in postirradiated nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients
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Early results of a safety and feasibility clinical trial of a novel single-port flexible robot for transoral robotic surgery
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Continuous intraoperative vagus nerve stimulation for monitoring of recurrent laryngeal nerve during minimally invasive esophagectomy
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Immunoglobulin G4–related disease in Hong Kong: clinical features, treatment practices, and its association with multisystem disease
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A Vibrant Community of Readers, Authors and Reviewers: A Medical Editors' Necessity and a Challenge for Medical Education
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