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Transoral robotic surgery: supraglottic partial laryngectomy.
Gregory S Weinstein1, Bert W O'Malley, Wendy Snyder
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology
|February 20, 2007
Summary
Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) is a feasible and safe method for supraglottic partial laryngectomy. This robotic approach offers excellent exposure for complete tumor resection, serving as an alternative to open surgery.
Area of Science:
- Robotic Surgery
- Otolaryngology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Transoral supraglottic partial laryngectomy is a surgical procedure for treating supraglottic carcinoma.
- Traditional open approaches can be associated with significant morbidity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility and safety of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for supraglottic partial laryngectomy.
- To evaluate TORS as an alternative to conventional surgical methods for this procedure.
Main Methods:
- A prospective human trial involving 3 patients with supraglottic carcinoma.
- Utilized the da Vinci Surgical Robot for transoral supraglottic partial laryngectomy.
Main Results:
- All procedures were successfully completed robotically.
- Median operation time was 120 minutes, with 18 minutes for exposure and robotic positioning.
- No intraoperative or postoperative complications or surgical mortality were observed.
Conclusions:
- Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) is technically feasible and safe for supraglottic partial laryngectomy.
- TORS provides excellent surgical exposure, facilitating complete tumor resection.
- TORS offers a viable alternative to open surgical approaches.
