Novel strategies for managing retropharyngeal lymph node metastases in head and neck and thyroid cancer with transoral robotic surgery (TORS)

G Garas, NJ Roland, J Lancaster, M Zammit… - Annals of Surgical …, 2022 - Springer
Retropharyngeal metastases are encountered in a variety of head and neck malignancies,
imposing significant surgical challenges owing to their distinct location and proximity to …

Current advances in robotics for head and neck surgery—a systematic review

F Boehm, R Graesslin, MN Theodoraki, L Schild… - Cancers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The means of therapy in oncologic diseases have been developing
continuously over the past years, intending to improve the overall survival and quality of life …

Anatomical-based classification for transoral lateral oropharyngectomy

A De Virgilio, SH Kim, JS Magnuson, C Holsinger… - Oral oncology, 2019 - Elsevier
Purpose The aim of the study is proposing a classification of different transoral lateral
oropharyngectomy procedures in order to ensure better definitions of post-operative results …

Prevalence and prognostic impact of retropharyngeal lymph nodes metastases in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma: Meta‐analysis of published literature

G Tirelli, N Gardenal, E Zanelli, D Borsetto… - Head & …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Background This systematic review and meta‐analysis aims to estimate the prevalence and
prognostic impact of retropharyngeal lymph node metastases (RLNMs) in oropharyngeal …

Transoral robotic retropharyngeal lymph node dissection in nasopharyngeal carcinoma with retropharyngeal lymph node recurrence

X Ding, QG Lin, X Zou, YP Liu, YJ Hua… - The …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients with retropharyngeal lymph node
(RPLN) recurrence typically undergo reirradiation and experience severe radiotoxicity …

Transoral robotic retropharyngeal lymph node dissection in a recurrent head and neck carcinoma

G Petruzzi, J Zocchi, S Moretto, B Pichi… - Head & …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Background A step‐by‐step demonstration of the transoral robotic surgical approach
(TORS) used in retropharyngeal node dissection (RND) in a recurrent head and neck …

Early postoperative functional outcomes following transoral surgery for oropharyngeal cancer: A systematic review

SE Stephen, JM Murphy, FR Beyer, D Sellstrom… - Head & …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
There has been increased interest in the use of transoral surgery (TOS) for the treatment of
oropharyngeal cancer (OPC). This systematic review summarizes the available evidence for …

Bacterial Colonization on Endoscopic Materials and Surgical Field Without Infections After Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy

D Zhang, H Sun, HY Kim, YJ Chai… - Surgical Laparoscopy …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Materials and Methods: Participants were recruited from patients planned for TOETVA
between May 2017 and December 2019. Bacterial samples were taken before and at the …

Anatomical‐based classification for transoral base of tongue resection

A De Virgilio, SH Kim, CC Wang, FC Holsinger… - Head & …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Background To propose a classification of transoral base of tongue (BOT) procedures able
to provide uniform terminology in order to better define postoperative results. Methods The …

Different surgical approaches in retropharyngeal lymph nodes dissection in head and neck cancer: A systematic review

E Russo, R Accorona, A Costantino, F Ferreli… - Auris Nasus …, 2023 - Elsevier
Objective To perform a systematic review of studies analyzing different surgical approaches
in the treatment of retropharyngeal lymph node (RPLN) metastases. Methods The study was …